Penne With Shrimp in Tomato and Mint Sauce
A delicate sauce made with fresh tomatoes, olive oil, lemon and fragrant herbs lightly coats tender shrimp and penne in this perfect summer meal.
A delicate sauce made with fresh tomatoes, olive oil, lemon and fragrant herbs lightly coats tender shrimp and penne in this perfect summer meal.
If you are not accustomed to eating leeks, this is a tasty introduction. Serve with cherry tomatoes lightly sautéed with minced garlic and olive oil.
Choose your favourite way to cook cobs of corn: boil or steam for 8 to 10 minutes, grill over medium-high heat for 10 to 15 minutes, or microwave at high for about 10 minutes. Then brush with butter or olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Or dress them up with one of these butter, mayonnaise or olive oil toppings. Each topping makes about 1/3 cup (75 mL), enough for 6 cobs of corn.
One pillar of Cuban cuisine is sofrito — onion, green pepper and garlic sauteed in olive oil. Here it lays the flavour base for a dish appreciated everywhere in Cuba.
A handful of stellar ingredients pack a lot of flavour into this heart-healthy weeknight meal. Serve the dish alongside steamed mini potatoes tossed with olive oil and fresh garden herbs.
While most Greek salads are simply dressed with lemon and olive oil, we add Greek-style yogurt and a few untraditional add-ins for a twist on the familiar classic.
For the simple pleasures of southern Italy's exuberant pasta delights, start with a full-bodied flavourful olive oil then toss with garlic and tender shrimp. For a classic Aglio e Olio, omit the shrimp.
Mexico is famous for its chilies, which add sweetness, smokiness, fruity flavour and some heat to dishes.
Serve with: Roasted potatoes, and steamed chayote squash or zucchini drizzled with olive oil and lime juice.
The tender and juicy results of this chicken will impress anyone who usually finds grilled chicken a little dry. Slice, and serve with salad greens drizzled with olive oil and a squeeze of lemon.
It's hard to believe this rich and smooth soup has no cream in it. For a completely dairy-free version, replace the butter with olive oil and omit the cheese from the croutons.
