This saucy side dish is a lovely accompaniment to pan-fried chicken breasts or fish fillets or grilled chops or steaks. We drain the bacon fat and add vegetable oil to reduce saturated fat and cholesterol. However, for a smoky bacon flavour, you can always omit the oil and drain off all but 1 tbsp (15 mL) of the bacon fat.
Coarse-skinned, long, oval baking potatoes are starchy and absorb flavours well — perfect for this tasty dish.
This is a light, brothlike soup that pairs perfectly with any hearty sandwich. If you can't find stellini — a tiny star-shaped pasta — use small tubes called tubetti, little grain-shaped orzo pasta or even broken spaghetti. And kids will certainly gobble this up if you use alphabet noodles.
Whether you're a vegetarian or simply looking for a tasty alternative to a meat burger, you'll love this grain and-legume burger.
The flavours of an Italian antipasto platter — cheese, marinated artichokes and crisp vegetables — combine in this predinner salad. Serve in individual lettuce or radicchio cups. Use leftover artichokes in a pasta dish or dip.