A star-shaped pan bakes these tender parsley-flecked rolls into a festive shape. However, a 10-inch (3 L) springform pan with a baking sheet as a base is a good stand-in.
This makes a fabulous appetizer pasta or accompaniment to grilled sausages or chicken. Frying the parsley gives it a mellow herbal taste without the harshness of raw parsley. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Parsley partners perfectly with poached fish, chicken or vegetables. Jalapeno peppers vary in strength; if yours is mild, you may choose to add the whole one.
This zingy sauce pairs perfectly with roasts, chops and especially with our delicious Pan-Seared Steaks
Don't be afraid to add some red pepper flakes to your fish -- a sprinkle will add depth of flavour, not fire-alarm heat.
A simple vegetable is a satisfying side dish for this rich meal. If you can't find fresh mini carrots with tops and skins intact (instead of baby carrots, which are woody and tough), use regular-size carrots, peeled, halved crosswise and then lengthwise.
Make-ahead mashed potatoes eliminates the mess of last-minute peeling and a crowded stove top.
