“This recipe is inspired by one of the most popular items on the menu at my family's restaurant in Ottawa,” says Food specialist Irene Fong. “My uncle used flat rice noodles in his version, but udon is easier to cook. The restaurant has long since closed, but this recipe is a reminder of the dishes my family loves.”
A North African–inspired blend of fragrant spices flavours this chicken. For an extra spicy kick, add another 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper to the dry rub. Serve with Pomegranate Spinach With Garlic Chips.
Save some of this dinner for a delicious lunch to pack in a microwaveable container the next day. Then all your child has to do is warm it in the microwave at school. And she can even leave the green onions out!
A fabulous pumpkin pie is a combination of a crisp flaky crust and smooth creamy custard. For guaranteed success, quick-chill and prebake the crust at a high temperature before adding the pumpkin custard and baking the pie at a lower temperature.
This easy, quick meal is somehow light-tasting and satisfying both at once. The trick to getting the soup's signature look is to beat the eggs well and drizzle them into the hot soup very slowly in a thin, steady stream as you stir.
Enjoy all the goodness of a warm vegetable curry tucked into easy-eating wraps. We've swapped the usual potatoes for protein-rich chickpeas.
This is a meatless version of the popular Vietnamese pho, a hearty beef-based noodle dish. To add meat, substitute paper-thin slices of top sirloin for the tofu. Serve with an assortment of fresh garnishes such as cilantro, sliced green onions, sliced chilies, bean sprouts and lime wedges.
This travel-friendly meal tastes great cold, but the filling can easily be heated up in the microwave, if you prefer. The acid in the vinaigrette will continue to cook the steak, so don't stir it together until you're ready to eat. To keep the lettuce crisp, wrap it in damp paper towels and refrigerate it in a separate airtight container or plastic bag.
