Sweet and Sour Beef Stew with Prunes and Apricots
Simmering dried fruit and spices in the sauce makes the fruit plump and gives a sweet edge to this luxurious beef stew. Serve with a side of couscous for a Moroccan-style meal.
Simmering dried fruit and spices in the sauce makes the fruit plump and gives a sweet edge to this luxurious beef stew. Serve with a side of couscous for a Moroccan-style meal.
Choose a butternut, buttercup or Hubbard squash for this flavourful cake. The cooking time for the squash will vary depending on the variety.
Serve up this simple and flavourful soy-glazed cod and crunchy bok choy toss for a light but satisfying dinner on busy weeknights.
These German honey gingerbread cookies are like Christmas cake: They need time to develop flavour. Store in a cookie tin or wrapped in foil in a cool place for at least 3 weeks or for up to 3 months.
Turmeric and other aromatic spices stand up well to a strong-flavoured meat like lamb. This dish is so easy to throw together yet elegant enough for entertaining. You can use mild, medium or hot curry powder, depending on the amount of heat you like. Sprinkle with fresh parsley, if desired.
These fragrantly spiced cookies originate from Holland, where they are enjoyed at the feast of Sinterklaas (S. Nicholas, a Dutch holiday character).
These bite-size meatballs are tossed in a retro sweet and sour sauce that everyone will love. Grenadine, a syrup that you can find in the drink section of your grocery store, helps give this sauce its signature bright red colour. Keep the meatballs hot in a small slow cooker set on warm or in a chafing dish set over a flame.
Rice paper can be found in the Asian aisle of the grocery store. Be sure to dry it thoroughly after soaking to get a nice crispy texture and handle it gently to prevent tearing.