It is after all not all that hard to rustle up a delicious restaurant-like pasta at home. Add to it a sumptuous salad and garlic bread. Rushina Munshaw Ghildiyal, food consultant for Godrej Nature’s Basket, shares notes on making an authentic Italian fare and how to get the pasta sauce and accompaniments right. The recipes [...]
Servings: 4 Ingredients: 1 cup (250 mL) medium or coarse bulgur 1 can (19oz) drained and rinsed chickpeas 2 tomatoes, seeded and chopped 1 cup (250 mL) diced English cucumbers 1 cup (250 mL) minced fresh Italian parsley 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped green onions 1/4 cup (50 mL) chopped fresh mint [...]
Servings: 4 Ingredients: 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas 2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/3 cup parsley 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1/3 cup parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 bay leaf 1 cup basmati [...]
Added too much salt in your food? Fret not. Here are 5 simple ways to balance the amount of salt in your food. Vinegar and sugar: To balance out excess salt in your dish, put a little vinegar and half a teaspoon sugar in the gravy. Make it creamy: If your recipe has cream, then add [...]
(NC)—Developed for the Almond Board of California by Trish Magwood, author of James Beard award winning cookbook ‘dish entertains’, and TV host of ‘party dish’ Makes 16 mini scones Ingredients: 3 cups (750 mL) flour 2 ½ teaspoon (12 mL) baking powder ½ teaspoon (2 mL) baking soda 3/4 teaspoon (4 mL) salt ¾ cup [...]
Whether you are carting the kids to soccer tryouts or band practice, when it comes to preparing weekday meals, time is usually limited. For many families on the go, home-cooked meals have been replaced with take-out menus and drive-through windows. But with a few basic ingredients and flavourful sauces, busy moms can whip up tasty [...]
This light dip is superb with these easy low fat crisps. The crisps keep well in an airtight container – so make a big batch. Preparation Time: 8 minutes Cooking Time: 10 minutes 2 tbsp (25 mL) butter or vegetable oil 1 lb. (500 g) fresh Mushrooms, finely chopped 2 tsp (10 mL) lemon juice [...]
By Kary Osmond Everyday on my cooking show, Best Recipes Ever, I search Canadian Living’s massive recipe archive and make the most delicious ‘Tested Till Perfect’ dishes. When a friend asked me to make an appetizer for her holiday party last year, I searched the recipe library for the perfect crowd-pleasing dish and I found [...]
Cozy up to a warm fireplace or start your ultimate holiday feast with this satisfying soup. Ingredients 10 cups onions, sliced (about 10 medium onions) 1/4 cup butter 1 tbsp flour 1 bottle pale ale 1 tbsp Dijon mustard 4 cups chicken broth 6 thick diagonal slices baguette, toasted 2 cups grated sharp cheddar 1 [...]
Ingredients: 1 Packet Noodles 1 Onion Sliced 1 Capsicum Sliced 1 Cabbage Shredded 1 Carrot Sliced 1/2 cup Beans Chopped 2 tbsp Soya Sauce 1 tbsp Vinegar 1 tbsp Chili Sauce Salt to taste 1/4 tsp Pepper Powder 2 tbsp Oil Preparation of Vegetable Chowmein : Boil Noodles in enough water. Take care do not [...]
