Not all soba noodles are created equal. Check the ingredient list on the package to make sure your noodles have been made with 100 percent buckwheat flour. (Many brands use a mix of buckwheat and regular wheat flour.) Look for gluten-free soba noodles in health food stores.
Bursting with fresh flavours and bright colours, this summery main is a shoo-in for weeknight entertaining. Toast the couscous before cooking for a nice nutty flavour.
Pot barley takes a bit longer to cook than the arborio rice commonly used in risottos, but it doesn't require constant stirring and is packed with fibre. Chervil is a mild aromatic herb with a subtle anise flavour; use parsley if you can't find any.
Blend this super-easy chilled soup in the morning, and leave it in the fridge until dinnertime. The chilling process develops the cool, subtle flavours of the soup while getting the prep work out of your way early.
This spice blend adds a little southern heat to farm-raised trout fillets. It's also delicious on salmon, chicken or steak.
Revamp any salad with this homemade dressing, ready in a snap! This dressing is best served with mixed greens and grilled chicken or salmon.
While this sauce is a dandy topping for pasta, it's equally good spooned over vegetables, salmon steaks, and veal or chicken burgers.
