Melitzanosalata, a Greek roasted eggplant dip with garlic, tomatoes, olive oil, and red wine vinegar. Smoky, tangy, and rustic, served cold with bread or grilled meats.
Mussels Etienne steamed in white wine with shallots, garlic, thyme, and orange zest. A French-inspired bistro dish with a fragrant, briny broth ready in 30 minutes.
Clam stuffed mushroom caps filled with sauteed clams, garlic, breadcrumbs, and parsley, then broiled until golden. A classic seafood appetizer finished with fresh lemon juice.
Pasta tossed in a creamy roasted carrot sauce with onion, garlic, and vegetable stock. A vegan, dairy-free pasta sauce that tastes like it has cream in it.
Spiced carrot dip pureed smooth with olive oil, cumin, paprika, oregano, garlic, and vinegar. A vegan, hummus-style dip served with peppers, olives, and bread.
Hearty mushroom barley soup with a full pound of mushrooms, soy sauce, and dry sherry for deep savory flavor. No stock needed, just water and good technique for rich, earthy broth.
Red wine pot roast braised low and slow with 24 cloves of garlic, carrots, celery, and thyme. Fork-tender beef with a rich, butter-finished pan sauce strained from the vegetables.
Roasted eggplant and pepper salad with celery, garlic, black olives, red wine vinegar, and oregano. A make-ahead Italian antipasto served at room temperature.
Texas table sauce for barbecue, a tangy vinegar-ketchup base with mustard, molasses, butter, and Worcestershire. A pourable thin barbecue sauce for dipping ribs, brisket, and pulled pork.
Low-fat fettuccine primavera tossed with broccoli, red bell pepper, and a microwave cheese sauce made from skim milk, mozzarella, and Parmesan. Light, creamy, and under 30 minutes.
Baked falafel patties with chickpeas, tahini, parsley, cumin, and garlic. Oven-baked until golden and crusty, with a fry option for reheating. A lighter take on falafel.
Tourtiere, a traditional French-Canadian pork pie seasoned with sage, thyme, cloves, and dry mustard. Ground pork and mashed potato filling in a double-crust pastry.
Broiled salmon plated with silky celery root puree, dry mushroom puree, and a bright parsley cream. A restaurant-style dinner worth the extra pots.
Herb marinated grilled shrimp skewers with fresh basil, mint, oregano, and garlic pulsed into olive oil. A bright, Mediterranean-style shrimp that grills in just 6 minutes.
Roasted winter squash with garlic and parsley tosses caramelized cubes of butternut or kabocha with warmed garlic and fresh Italian parsley. A clean, healthy side that lets the squash do the talking.
Full of vibrant, Moroccan flavours, these sweet potato and carrot 'fries' are a quick and delicious way to add a nutritious side to your main meal. Both sweet potatoes and carrots are rich sources of antioxidants. Sweet potatoes also contain manganese, an important mineral for stabilising blood sugar levels.