Main Dishes |
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Eggplants in a North-South Sauce
Try this tasty and versatile recipe as a side dish or main entrée, hot or cold. It's easy to make and goes well with curry or rice. Makes 4-6 servings.
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Hanger Steak with Caramelized Onions, Mushrooms and Pan-Roasted Potatoes
While hanger steak is just starting to gain a cult following here in North America, it’s always had a place on menus across Europe as an affordable, meaty, flavourful cut of beef. Makes 4 servings.
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Hungarian Goulash Soup
This delicious traditional soup is packed full of good stuff and is sure to be a hit with the whole family. Prep time: 30 mins Cook time: 21⁄2 to 31⁄2 hrs
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Vegetable Risotto with Parmesan
A creamy combination of milk with rice and sweet vegetables makes this risotto one of the most satisfying meals you'll ever have. Makes 4 servings. Prep time: 10 mins Cook time: 35 mins
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Florentine Beef and Cheese-stuffed Shells
Although this recipe may seem a bit fussy, it makes two pans, so you can bake one for the kids right away and refrigerate the other to bake for your date night dinner. Makes 10 servings. Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 45 minutes
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Grilled Salmon on Green Beans with Sesame Seeds
Ground spices create a very aromatic crust for the salmon. Add green beans as an accompaniment and you have a perfect salmon dish. Makes 4 servings.
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Spicy Beets with Steamed Spinach
This dish features a delicious blend of spices: fennel and cardamom. It’s a perfect accompaniment to seafood. Makes 4 servings.
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Curry Me Brie
This vegetarian grilled sandwich is a great accompaniment to a soup or salad. Or, cut it up into smaller pieces for a tasty hors d'oeuvre. Makes 4 servings. Prep time: 20 mins Cook time: 10-12 mins
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Salmon in a Bengali Mustard Sauce
Try this with plain rice and make the sauce as hot as you like. You may also use halibut instead of salmon. Makes 2-3 servings.
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Panini Toscano
Dig out your panini maker and try this easy Italian-inspired panini recipe for a simple and delicious Monday night dinner. Makes 1 serving. Prep time: 30 mins. Cooking time: 10 mins.
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Perfect Fish and Chips
The light beer batter makes the crust extra brittle and delicious. The traditional accompaniment to the dish is tartar sauce, and this recipe beats anything you can buy in a jar. Serves 4. Prep: 45–50 mins (plus standing). Cook: 20–25 mins.
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Chipotle and Maple Pork Back Ribs
These slow-cooked ribs are fall-off-the-bone tender. The combination of chipotle pepper and bourbon and maple syrup sauce make for a delicious, smoky taste. Makes 4 servings. Prep time: 15 mins. Slow cooker time: 8 hrs.
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Chicken Pot Pies
Tarragon is delicious with chicken, but you can switch up the flavour by using other herbs, like chives, parsley or oregano. Yield: Makes 6 servings. Baking time: 35 mins.
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Chicken in Sour Cream Paprika Sauce
The beauty of this recipe isn't just in the paprika-rich sauce, but in its simplicity. Just put all the ingredients together and let the slow cooker work its magic. Makes 4-6 servings. Prep time: 20 mins. Slow cooker time: 6 hrs. Finishing time: 15 mins.
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Quiche Lorraine
This famous French recipe is an easy and delicious midweek meal. The pastry can be made up to 2 days ahead and kept, tightly wrapped, in the refrigerator. Makes 6 servings. Prep time: 45-50 mins. (plus chilling) Cooking time: 30-35 mins.

