Steamed ground turkey dumplings (shu mai) with ginger, garlic, sesame oil, and scallions in wonton wrappers. Served with a tangy fish sauce, vinegar, and chili dipping sauce. Makes 40 bite-sized gems.
Broiled salmon glazed with balsamic vinegar, Dijon, and brown sugar, served with a homemade curried eggplant chutney simmered with mustard seeds and red bell pepper. Dinner-party elegant, weeknight doable.
One-pot brown rice simmered with sundried tomatoes, cashews, fresh basil, and lemon zest. A hearty vegan rice dish packed with chunky vegetables and bright Mediterranean flavor.
Pureed carrot rhubarb soup with orange juice, served over garlic-rubbed cinnamon sourdough croutons and garnished with fresh chervil. A spring showstopper that keeps guests guessing.
Curried turkey cutlets simmered in a pineapple-ginger sauce with plump dried apricots, fresh mint, and a cool yogurt dollop. A fast weeknight skillet dinner ready in under 30 minutes.
I made this for our Pesach Seder (Passover Meal) last week, and it came out pretty well :) I've just written this up from memory for a friend who asked, so it might not be 100% accurate! Let me know if you try it and have changes to add :)
Samak curry with white fish fillets braised in a spiced paste of dried lime, curry powder, nutmeg, and fresh herbs. A Middle Eastern-style curried fish ready in 35 minutes over rice.
Spring artichoke hearts, tender leeks, and sweet peas simmer into light herbed soup brightened with mint, parsley, and a drizzle of Parmesan-topped olive oil.
Traditional Mexican Atole thickened with masa - two recipes in one: wild Blackberry Atole de Zarzamora and Champurrado (chocolate with cinnamon). A warm, nourishing drink served with tamales.
Thai-style green curry made with chickpeas, a homemade green chili paste, apple juice, and evaporated skim milk. A lighter, vegetarian take on the takeout favourite, served over rice.
A stunning layered gelatin salad with orange segments, cranberry-banana, and a creamy lemon-cream cheese layer with pears, molded in a fluted tube pan. Retro potluck showstopper.
Hearty one-pot minestrone loaded with swiss chard, spicy pepperoni, lima beans, and pasta in a savory beef broth. A filling Italian-style soup that feeds six in about 30 minutes.
A basic stock made from poultry (usually chicken) that you can freeze and use instead of store bought.
North Carolina barbecue with chopped pork shoulder in a tangy vinegar and cayenne mopping sauce. Traditional Eastern-style chopped 'cue, slow-roasted and served with slaw.
Brandy-flambéed chicken baked with fresh apples, pears, sliced mushrooms, and apple wine until tender and saucy. An elegant fall dinner that comes together in just 35 minutes. Serve over couscous or rice.
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