Velvety Spinach Soup
INGREDIENTS 1/4 cup butter 2 shallots, thinly sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 450 grams russet potatoes, peeled and chopped 3 cups sodium-reduced chicken broth 280 grams baby spinach PREPARATION In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add shallots, garlic, salt, and pepper to the pan, and cook […]
Golden Gazpacho
INGREDIENTS 8 yellow tomatoes, approximately 900 grams 1 1/4 cups of diced seeded and peeled cucumber 1/2 cup of diced red onion 1 sweet yellow pepper, chopped 1 clove of minced garlic 1/3 cup of white wine 3 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons of white wine vinegar or unseasoned rice vinegar 1/2 teaspoon […]
BEET BORSCHT
This big-batch, veggie-dense soup is naturally vegan, but it tastes even better served with a dollop of sour cream (or plain Greek yogurt) and a sprinkle of fresh dill. This sweet yet tangy soup is terrific hot or cold, so you can enjoy it year-round INGREDIENTS 2 tbsp vegetable oil 1 onion, diced 3 cloves […]
Crab Cakes With Chipotle Mayo
INGREDIENTS CHIPOTLE MAYO: 2 canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped ½ cup light mayonnaise 1 tbsp adobo sauce from canned chipotles dash Worcestershire sauce CRAB CAKES: 1 pkg (200 g) frozen crabmeat, thawed ⅓ cup finely diced sweet red pepper ¼ cup finely diced sweet green pepper ¼ cup chopped green onions 1 […]
Spicy Honey Garlic Boneless Wings
INGREDIENTS ⅓ cup liquid honey 3 tbsp sesame oil 2 tbsp sesame seeds, toasted 3 cloves garlic, grated or pressed 5 tsp cayenne-based hot pepper sauce, such as Frank’s RedHot Original ¼ tsp each salt and pepper 2 tbsp cornstarch 900 g boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in 1-inch (2.5 cm) chunks 2 tsp olive […]
Crab Rangoon Stuffed Mushroom Caps
This recipe reinvents two appetizer classics—creamy crab rangoon and crispy stuffed mushrooms—by melding them into one delicious nosh. They are incredibly hot when they come out of the oven, so resist the urge to pop one right into your mouth. INGREDIENTS 1 pkg (212 g) pasteurized crabmeat (see tip, below), drained 115 g cream cheese, […]
Sweet And Sour Meatballs
Grenadine gives the tangy sweet-and-sour sauce on these bite-size meatballs its signature bright red colour; look for this syrup in the drinks section of your grocery store. INGREDIENTS MEATBALLS: ¼ cup dried bread crumbs 2 eggs, lightly beaten 2 green onions, finely chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger 1 tbsp Worcestershire […]
Vegetable Samosas With Cilantro Chutney
These potato-filled pastries have an authentic street-food appeal and are a fun project to make at home. You can fry or bake them; in either case, they’re best freshly made, but you can freeze them for convenience. INGREDIENTS DOUGH: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp cumin seeds (preferably black) ½ tsp salt ½ cup cold […]
Peas And Prosciutto Crostini
INGREDIENTS 15 thick (¼-inch/5 mm) slices of baguette 1 tbsp olive oil 4 cloves garlic 2 shallots, chopped 1 cup frozen peas Pinch of salt and pepper ¼ cup soft goat cheese 3 slices prosciutto, coarsely chopped PREPARATION Drizzle baguette slices with 1 tsp of oil on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake in 400°F (200°C) […]
Pesto White Bean Crostini
INGREDIENTS 15 thick (¼-inch/5 mm) slices of baguette 1 tsp olive oil 1 clove garlic, halved 1 cup drained canned white kidney or cannellini beans Pinch of salt and pepper 1 tbsp prepared pesto or Classic Pesto (page 330) 5 cherry tomatoes, cut in thirds PREPARATION Drizzle baguette slices with oil on a rimmed baking […]