Skillet Sautéed Asparagus
Fresh spring asparagus comes in thin or thick spears, depending on the plant. It’s a divided debate, with fans on both sides; but the majority in our family opt for thin spears that cook within 2 – 3 minutes.
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Oven Rice
Rice baked in the oven hails from Spain, whereas rice steamed is an icon of Chinese cooking. This dish is great when you are busy with the main and need a delicious side to come out of the oven.
Cheesy Baguette Pizza’s
These cheesy style pizza’s on baguettes are perfect with a salad for lunch or a snack when all the kids are over. Do try the Mornay Sauce before you rule it out and head for Rao’s Traditional Pizza Sauce. Or make both and have a …
Sriracha Mayonnaise
Sriracha gets its heat from red jalapeño peppers; it’s a Thai dipping sauce for seafood and omelettes; and Vietnamese condiment for fried noodles and spring rolls. Add Hellman’s Real Mayonnaise and it’s an essential condiment for Turkey Cubano Sandwiches, Chicken Tenders, Tortilla Chicken Legs and …
Creamy Rose Parma Pasta
Located in the Emilia-Romagna region of north central Italy, Parma is the birthplace of prosciutto. This sauce highlights the flavours of the highest quality Prosciutto di Parma DOP made with only two ingredients. Specially bred Italian pigs and salt, which takes a minimum of a …
Red Lentil Soup
Lentils come in a range of colours and sizes, and each has its own characteristics and applications. Red Lentils are great for soups and stews. They have less starch than yellow and are creamy when cooked down. They are not the lentils you would choose …
Tortilla Chicken Drumsticks
Ground Tortilla chips have a Big Crunch and are a bit messy, but the coating is so good and so easy! Dip the cooked chicken in Sriracha Mayonnaise, your favourite hot sauces or serve as is with Potato Salad, Coleslaw, or Strawberry and Chèvre Salad.
Chili Con Carne
Chili Con Carne means “Meat with Beans” in Spanish, and “Spicy Beef Stew” in Mexican. (Although most likely more Southern States than Mexican). “Chili” for short, was a staple growing up, comfort food and still is today. Serve with any toppings you prefer: grated cheese, …
Roasted Cauliflower Soup
Cauliflower has been cultivated around the Mediterranean and Asia since the 1500’s, but only became popular in North America in the 1900’s. The smaller the cauliflower, the sweeter it is.
Red Thai Curry
Red Thai curries sit right in the middle of yellow (most mild) and green (spiciest). If you prefer a milder Red Thai Curry start with half of the curry paste and fish sauce. This recipe has lots of flavour and a bit of heat, but …