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dinner in 30 OVER 100 FRESH FAST RECIPES < ENJOY TONIGHT! AL OF APPROV SIN DELICIOUS PASTAS SATISFYING SALADS VEGETARIAN RECIPES AL SE PAGE 84 C E 1 9 28 DINNER-PARTY IDEAS over 500 new recipes EVERY YEAR SUBSCRIBE TODAY! fo ood food blissful baking cocktail hour thanksgiving special instant party gastropub grub menu Roasted-eggplant Dip Chicken with Roasted Garlic Rice and Pea Pilaf Apricot Honey Cake > A spicy Caesar goes down smoothly with crispy blue-cheese battered wings Classic Spicy Caesar Cla RUN a lemon wedge around the R RU rim of a tall glass, then turn it ups upside down onto a plate of celery salt. salt Fill glass with ice. Add 1 oz vodka, 4 dashes of Tabasco, 2 vod dashes of Worcestershire and the das remaining juice from the lemon rem wedge. Top up with Clamato juice wed and a generous grinding of pepper. Garnish with another lemon wedge Gar or our o 10-minute pickled veggies (page (pag 178). 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We also make sure it’s easy to follow and to shop for. mASTERFILE External Experts Our professional testers weigh all the ingredients for nutritional analysis, verify how long the recipe takes to cook and check if it can be made ahead. We re-taste and adjust as needed. Home-Test Approved To confirm results in different kitchens, some recipes are also tested at home — by us or by you. Sign up to be a home tester: > [email protected] dinner in 30 whether you love to cook or you just love to eat, the “What’s for dinner?” question is a daily conundrum. And coming up with ideas that are both healthy and satisfying is the ultimate challenge. Not anymore. It is our mission to make your supper hour easier and more delicious by offering you the very best from our recipe box of fast and fresh, market-to-table meal ideas. This book is full of mouth-watering recipes — many of them perfect for your next dinner party — all ready to eat in less time than it takes to order in. Tonight, dinner’s on us! Love, The Chatelaine Kitchen TKTKTKTK TKTKTKTK lentil, kale & sausage soup cilantro-lime chicken soup classic tom yum soup with chicken & shrimp chicken miso noodle soup middle eastern salad baby greens with chicken & spring vegetables apple-fennel salad with prosciutto & walnuts sesame-ginger tofu & vegetables baked goat cheese & apple salad chatelaine.com soups & salads dinner in 30 7 soups & salads chatelaine.com lentil, kale & sausage soup 10 min prep | 35 min ToTal 2 tbsp 2 1 1 3 2 156-ml can 1 tsp 1 tsp 8 cups 540-ml can olive oil italian sausages large onion, finely chopped leek (white part only), sliced carrots, diced garlic cloves, minced tomato paste ground coriander salt chopped kale leaves, about 1 small bunch lentils, rinsed and drained grated parmesan (optional) Heat a large, wide saucepan over medium. add oil, then sausages. Turn sausages occasionally until they lose their pink colour, 4 to 6 min. remove to a plate. add onion, leek, carrots and garlic to pan. cook until onion starts to soften, about 3 min. Thinly slice sausages. Stir in sausages and any juices, tomato paste, coriander and salt. continue to cook, stirring frequently, until flavour develops, 5 more min. pour in 4 cups water. Bring to a boil. Stir in kale and reduce heat to medium. cover and gently boil, stirring occasionally, until kale is tender, 5 to 7 min. Stir in lentils. If soup is too thick, stir in more water. ladle soup into bowls. Sprinkle with parmesan. Serve immediately. Substitution tips: use any hearty greens, such as chard, in place of kale. any canned beans also work in place of lentils; just be sure to rinse them very well first. john cullen SeRVeS 6 | 308 calories, 16 g protein, 36 g carbs, 13 g fat, 8 g fibre, 857 mg sodium, per serving. excellent source of vitamin a. dinner in 30 9 soups & salads classic tom yum soup with chicken & shrimp 15 min prep | 30 min ToTal 900-ml 400-ml can 1/2 tsp 1 tsp 2 to 3 1 cilantro-lime chicken soup 15 min prep | 45 min ToTal 1 2 2 3 1 tbsp 1/4 tsp 1/4 tsp 1 cube 2 1 cup 1 tsp 1/2 cup vegetable oil 6 -in. tortilla, cut into bite-sized strips leek, thinly sliced peppers, chopped celery stalks, chopped garlic cloves, minced dried oregano hot red chili flakes nutmeg chicken bouillon skinless, boneless chicken breasts frozen corn niblets lime juice coarsely chopped cilantro cOmbine broth and coconut milk in Heat a very large, wide pot over medium. add 2 tsp oil. add tortilla strips. cook, stirring frequently, until toasted, 2 to 3 min. remove to a plate. add remaining oil to same pot. add leek. cook, stirring frequently, until leek softens slightly, 1 min. add peppers and celery. cook until vegetables begin to caramelize, about 12 min. add garlic and cook 1 min. Stir in 3 cups water and spices. Bring to a boil. Stir in bouillon cube until dissolved. add chicken. reduce heat and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 6 min. RemOVe chicken. Shred into strips. add to soup. Stir in corn, juice and cilantro. Serve with tortilla strips. SeRVeS 4 | 74 calories, 7 g protein, 8 g carbs, 2 g fat, 1 g fibre, 142 mg sodium, per serving. chatelaine.com a large saucepan and set over medium heat. Whisk in sugar and chili-garlic sauce. add lime leaves. cover and bring to a boil. add chicken, mushrooms, tomato and shrimp. cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through, about 5 min. StiR lime juice, fish sauce and cilantro into soup. Spoon into bowls. SeRVeS 6 | 228 calories, 17 g protein, 7 g carbs, 17 g fat, 2 g fibre, 1,245 mg sodium, per serving. Good source of magnesium. Substitution tips: can’t find lime leaves? Substitute 1/2 tsp lime zest. use a 90-g pkg of enoki mushrooms instead of regular sliced mushrooms. Stir in with cilantro at the end of cooking. mIchael Graydon 1 tbsp 1 227-g pkg 1 1/2 454-g pkg 2 tbsp 2 tbsp 1/4 cup chicken broth regular coconut milk granulated sugar hot chili-garlic sauce kaffir lime leaves skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into thin bite-sized strips sliced mushrooms ripe tomato, chopped medium shrimp, peeled lime juice fish sauce finely chopped cilantro john cullen dinner in 30 11 soups & salads middle eastern salad 20 min prep | 20 min ToTal 1 1 tsp 1 cup 3 1 3/4 cup 1/4 cup 1 tbsp 2 tbsp 1 15 min prep | 25 min ToTal 500-g pkg 1 1/2 cup 2 tsp 1 tsp 1 tbsp 2 200-g pkgs 1/2 cup ground chicken carrot, grated white miso paste finely grated fresh ginger garlic powder cornstarch udon noodles chopped cilantro Shopping tip: udon are thick white noodles used in japanese cooking. look for them in the asian section of the supermarket. or use 200 g medium rice noodles instead — just soak them in hot water for 5 min before adding to the soup. chatelaine.com 1/4 cup Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil over high. cook noodles following package directions until al dente, 8 to 12 min. bRuSH both sides of pita with vegetable oil and sprinkle with 1/2 tsp cumin. bRinG 4 cups water to a boil in a crisp in a toaster oven or preheated 450F oven, 2 to 4 min. pot over medium-high. Stir chicken with carrot, 1 tbsp miso paste, ginger, garlic powder and cornstarch in a large bowl. roll into 3 logs about 1 in. thick. cut into 1-in. pieces. pat each piece into a meatball shape, then drop into boiling water. add udon. reduce heat to medium. Boil gently until meatballs are cooked, about 5 min. Place remaining miso in a small bowl and whisk in a ladleful of boiling soup. remove pot from heat and stir in miso mixture and cilantro. SeRVeS 6 | 391 calories, 20 g protein, 47 g carbs, 12 g fat, 2 g fibre, 1,308 mg sodium, per serving. Good source of vitamin a. Slice artichokes into quarters. Stir with tomatoes and pepper in a large bowl. add feta, olives and mint. Tear pita into bite-sized pieces and stir in. wHiSk oil, lemon juice, garlic and remaining cumin together in a small bowl. drizzle over salad and toss. SeRVeS 6 | 190 calories, 6 g protein, 13 g carbs, 14 g fat, 4 g fibre, 478 mg sodium, per serving. make-ahead tip: This salad gets better as it sits. let stand up to 2 hours before serving. GeorGe WhITeSIde chicken miso noodle soup pita, preferably whole wheat, split in half cumin marinated artichoke hearts, drained ripe plum tomatoes, chopped red pepper, chopped crumbled feta pitted kalamata olives, chopped chopped fresh mint or basil lemon juice olive oil garlic clove, minced dinner in 30 13 yvonne duIvenvoorden soups & salads apple-fennel salad with prosciutto & walnuts 10 min prep | 10 min ToTal 4 1 1/4 4 1/2 15 min prep | 15 min ToTal 1 tbsp 2 1/2 bunch 8 cups 1 cup 1/2 cup 1/2 cup 16 olive oil skinless, boneless chicken breasts, sliced 1/4 in. thick asparagus spears, trimmed, about 160 g baby romaine watercress radishes, trimmed and halved red grapes, halved mini bocconcini cheeses dReSSinG 2 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp white-wine vinegar 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh tarragon 2 tsp honey 1 tsp dijon mustard chatelaine.com Heat a non-stick frying pan over medium-high. add 1 tbsp oil, then chicken. cook until golden-brown, 2 to 3 min per side. remove to a plate and loosely cover to keep warm. discard oil in pan, then partially fill with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high. add asparagus and cook until tendercrisp, 2 min. drain and immediately rinse with cold water. pat dry. divide romaine, watercress, chicken, asparagus, radishes, grapes and cheese among 4 plates. wHiSk dressing ingredients together. drizzle over salads. SeRVeS 4 | 309 calories, 31 g protein, 14 g carbs, 15 g fat, 4 g fibre, 99 mg sodium, per serving. 1/4 cup dReSSinG 1/4 cup buttermilk 1 tbsp cider vinegar 1 tbsp light mayonnaise diVide lettuce among 4 plates. Stack a tower on each bed of lettuce, alternating slices of apple, cucumber, prosciutto and fennel. Sprinkle walnuts around plate. wHiSk buttermilk with vinegar and mayonnaise in a small bowl until combined. Season with fresh pepper. drizzle over salads just before serving. SeRVeS 4 | 152 calories, 7 g protein, 15 g carbs, 8 g fat, 3 g fibre, 337 mg sodium, per serving. ingredient tip: To make candied walnuts, toast 1/4 cup chopped walnuts in a non-stick pan over medium for 2 min. Sprinkle with 1 1/2 tsp granulated sugar. Stir constantly until sugar is melted, about 3 more min. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet to cool. mIchael alBerSTaT baby greens with chicken & spring Vegetables leaves green leaf lettuce, washed and dried granny smith apples, sliced crosswise into 1/8-in. round slices english cucumber, sliced crosswise into 1/8-in. round slices slices prosciutto, halved small fennel bulb, sliced lengthwise into 1/8-in. slices candied walnuts dinner in 30 15 TKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTK soups & salads baked goat cheese & apple salad 20 min prep | 30 min ToTal 2 slices 3 tbsp 1/2 tsp 1 1 cup 300-g pkg 142-g pkg 540-ml can 20 min prep | 20 min ToTal 454-g pkg medium tofu, thickly sliced 2 green onions, thinly sliced 1 cucumber, sliced into thin sticks 1 carrot, sliced into thin sticks 1 tbsp sesame seeds 2 tbsp maple syrup 2 tbsp rice vinegar (preferably low-sodium and sugar-free) 1 tbsp grated ginger 2 tsp dark sesame oil 1 tsp vegetable oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 10 cups baby spinach 2 tsp low-sodium soy sauce chatelaine.com aRRanGe tofu, onions, cucumber and carrot on a platter. Toast sesame seeds until lightly golden in a small frying pan set over medium. add to a small bowl. Stir in maple syrup, rice vinegar, ginger and sesame oil. drizzle over tofu. Heat vegetable oil in a large frying pan set over medium. Stir in garlic and stir constantly for 1 min. Gradually add spinach. cook, stirring frequently, until wilted. Stir in soy sauce. Serve with tofu. SeRVeS 2 | 398 calories, 26 g protein, 38 g carbs, 20 g fat, 9 g fibre, 349 mg sodium, per serving. PReHeat oven to 375F. line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil. Spray with oil. Toss bread with 1 tbsp vinegar and oregano. arrange on one side of foil. Beat egg in a shallow dish. place almonds in another shallow dish. dip cheese rounds in egg, then in almonds, until coated. place cheese rounds on the other side of foil. Bake in centre of oven until bread cubes are toasted and cheese is warm, 7 to 9 min. tOSS greens with chickpeas and apple in a large bowl. Whisk remaining vinegar with dijon, honey, oil and salt. Season with fresh pepper. drizzle over salad mixture and stir to coat, then distribute among 3 plates. Scatter with croutons and lay 3 warm cheese rounds on each plate. Serve immediately. SeRVeS 3 | 888 calories, 36 g protein, 61 g carbs, 58 g fat, 12 g fibre, 1,057 mg sodium, per serving. excellent source of folate. john cullen sesame-ginger tofu & Vegetables 1 1 tbsp 1 1/2 tsp 1/4 cup 1/8 tsp bread, cubed red-wine vinegar dried oregano leaves egg sliced almonds, coarsely chopped goat cheese, cut into 9 rounds mixed greens chickpeas, rinsed and drained unpeeled apple, julienned dijon mustard honey olive oil salt dinner in 30 17 mIchael alBerSTaT lemon chicken with bok choy kung pao chicken chicken on cilantro-ginger noodles cinnamon chicken with butternut squash ginger chicken stir-fry with 2 greens red-curry-peanut noodles herbed chicken with mint-pepper salsa chicken & dumplings bbq chicken with piri piri sauce stuffed greek chicken chicken, mango & brie quesadillas easy chicken tostadas chicken tortilla lasagna chatelaine.com chicken dinner in 30 19 chicken chatelaine.com lemon chicken with bok choy 10 min prep | 25 min total 1/2 tsp 1/2 tsp 1/4 tsp 4 1/2 cup 3 tbsp 1 tbsp 1 1 tbsp 2 tsp 500 g zest of one lemon ground coriander chili flakes (optional) salt skinless, boneless chicken breasts low-sodium chicken broth lemon juice dark sesame oil garlic clove, minced cornstarch soy sauce baby bok choy (about 8), quartered COmBinE lemon zest with coriander, chili flakes and salt in a medium bowl. add chicken and turn to coat. HEAT a large frying pan over medium- high. Spray well with oil. add chicken and sauté until golden, 4 min per side. Stir in broth, lemon juice, sesame oil and garlic. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer, turning chicken occasionally, until springy when pressed, 4 to 8 min. COmBinE cornstarch with soy and 1 tbsp water in a small bowl. remove chicken to a platter and cover loosely with foil to keep warm. michael graydon inCREASE heat to medium-high. Stir in bok choy. Stir often until tender-crisp, 3 to 4 min. remove to platter with chicken. Whisk cornstarch mixture into broth in pan. Stir constantly until sauce thickens, 1 min. pour over chicken. asian feast menu tangy carrot & cucumber salad p 91 lemon chicken with bok choy left melon slices with ginger syrup Ginger Syrup gently boil 1/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup water and 4 slices ginger in a small saucepan over medium until syrupy, 7 min. discard ginger. cool syrup before using. SERvES 4 | 236 calories, 34 g protein, 7 g carbs, 8 g fat, 2 g fibre, 496 mg sodium, per serving. dinner in 30 21 chicken chicken on cilantroginger noodles 20 min prep | 30 min total 1/3 of pkg 200 g 3 tbsp 2 tbsp 1 tbsp 1 tbsp 1 tsp 1/4 tsp 3 tbsp 1/2 6 10 min prep | 16 min total 2 tbsp 2 tbsp 1 tbsp 2 tsp 2 1 1/2 tsp 1 tsp 1 tbsp 1 tbsp 1 2 1/2 cup soy sauce dry sherry minced fresh ginger dark sesame oil skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces cornstarch granulated sugar hot chili-garlic sauce vegetable oil red pepper, chopped green onions, thinly sliced raw, unsalted peanuts Substitution Tip: Use raw, unsalted cashews in place of peanuts. chatelaine.com STiR 1 tbsp soy with 1 tbsp sherry, ginger and sesame oil in a medium bowl. Stir in chicken, then cornstarch. Set aside. Stir remaining soy and sherry with sugar and chili-garlic sauce in a small bowl. HEAT non-stick frying pan over medium-high. add oil, then marinated chicken. Stir-fry chicken until almost no pink remains, 3 to 5 min. add pepper and cook until it starts to soften, about 2 min. pour soy-sherry mixture over chicken and peppers. add onions and peanuts. Stir until peanuts are heated through, 1 to 2 min. remove from heat. Serve over steamed rice. SERvES 4 | 264 calories 21 g protein, 10 g carbs, 16 g fat, 2 g fibre, 512 mg sodium, per serving. excellent source of vitamin C. 1 cup 4 SOAK noodles by covering with boiling water in a large bowl. let stand until tender, stirring often, 5 to 10 min. add snow peas for the last 2 min of soaking. WHiSK vinegar with ginger, sesame oil, sugar, Dijon and 1/8 tsp salt in a medium bowl. Whisk in 2 tbsp vegetable oil. COmBinE cucumber, radishes, mango and cilantro in a large bowl. Drain noodles and peas and add. Drizzle with 3/4 of the dressing and toss to coat. HEAT a large frying pan over medium. add remaining oil. Sprinkle chicken with remaining salt. Season with pepper. Sauté until golden and springy when pressed, 6 to 8 min. Slice into strips. arrange noodle mixture on plates. top with chicken and drizzle with remaining dressing. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. SERvES 4 | 433 calories, 23 g protein, 50 g carbs, 16 g fat, 4 g fibre, 94 mg sodium, per serving. jim norton kung pao chicken 1 rice-stick noodles, at least 1/4-in. thick snow peas, trimmed white-wine vinegar grated fresh ginger dark sesame oil granulated sugar dijon mustard salt vegetable oil english cucumber, thinly sliced into half moons small radishes, sliced into thin rounds ripe mango, peeled and sliced into bite-sized strips coarsely chopped cilantro thin chicken or turkey cutlets, about 375 g sesame seeds (optional) CHiCKEn kitchen secrets > Chicken thighs have more flavour and are a bit higher in fat and calories than chicken breasts. thighs also tend to be less expensive. yvonne duivenvoorden > thighs and breasts are interchangeable in most recipes, depending on your taste. dinner in 30 23 chicken ginger chicken stir-fry with 2 greens 10 min prep | 20 min total 3 tbsp 4 tsp 1 tsp 1 1 tbsp 2 4 4 cups cinnamon chicken with butternut squash CuT each chicken breast into 2 cutlets. Sprinkle all over with cinnamon and garlic salt. HEAT a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high. add oil. Cook chicken until springy when pressed, 3 to 4 min per side, then remove to a plate. loosely cover with foil. POuR broth into frying pan. add squash. reduce heat and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until squash is tender, 8 to 10 min. Add onion during the last minute of cooking. Using a potato masher, coarsely mash squash, adding more broth if you like a creamier texture. Divide between plates and top with chicken. SERvES 4 | 292 calories, 33 g protein, 7 g fat, 26 g carbs, 5 g fibre, 379 mg sodium, per serving. chatelaine.com over medium-high. add oil, then add chicken. Stir-fry until no longer pink, about 3 min. add 1/2 cup water, teriyaki mixture and bok choy. pan will be full, but greens wilt quickly. Stir constantly until chicken is cooked through, 3 to 4 min. Stir in spinach. Serve over rice or noodles if desired. SERvES 3 | 198 calories, 27 g protein, 9 g carbs, 6 g fat, 2 g fibre, 732 mg sodium, per serving. Stir-Fry Secrets: Have all the ingredients prepped and measured before turning on the heat. Because stir-frying happens so quickly, advance prep makes all the difference for a successful dish! george WHiteSiDe Substitution Tip: Use peeled, cubed sweet potatoes instead of squash. the cooking time is about the same. STiR teriyaki with cornstarch in small bowl until dissolved. add garlic and ginger. HEAT a large frying pan or wok 10 min prep | 25 min total 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts 1 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp garlic salt 2 tsp vegetable oil 1/2 cup chicken broth, preferably sodium-reduced 400-g pkg cubed butternut squash, about 3 cups 1 green onion, thinly sliced teriyaki sauce cornstarch grated fresh ginger minced garlic clove vegetable oil small skinless, boneless chicken breasts, sliced into strips baby bok choy, sliced in halves or quarters lightly packed baby spinach dinner in 30 25 yvonne DUivenvoorDen chicken herbed chicken with mint-pepper salsa 10 min prep | 35 min total 2 tbsp 2 12 1/2 tsp 2 tsp 2 tbsp 1 tsp 1/4 cup olive oil red peppers, chopped skinless, boneless chicken thighs, excess fat trimmed salt dijon mustard lemon juice lemon zest chopped fresh mint HEAT a large frying pan, preferably 20 min prep | 20 min total 1/2 500-g pkg 1 1/3 cup 3 tbsp 3 tbsp 2 tbsp 1 tbsp 1 2 spaghetti head broccoli, cut into bite-sized pieces peanut butter, preferably natural thai red-curry paste soy sauce honey vegetable oil red onion, thinly sliced skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips COOK pasta according to package directions, 8 to 10 min. add broccoli to pasta water for last minute of cooking. reserve 1/2 cup pasta water. Whisk peanut butter with 1/4 cup water, curry paste, soy and honey in a medium bowl (don’t worry if it’s lumpy — it will melt when cooked). HEAT a large, non-stick frying pan over medium-high. add oil, then onion and chicken. Stir-fry until chicken is no longer pink, 4 min. add peanut-butter mixture and reduce heat to medium. Stir frequently until chicken is cooked, about 2 min. add reserved pasta water to sauce. dRAin pasta and broccoli, then return to pasta pot. Stir in chicken mixture until combined. Serve with chopped peanuts if desired. SERvES 4 | 626 calories, 33 g protein, 78 g carbs, 22 g fat, 9 g fibre, 977 mg sodium, per serving. chatelaine.com non-stick, over medium-high. add 1 tsp oil, then peppers. Stir-fry until peppers soften, about 2 min. transfer peppers to a plate. Set aside. Season chicken with salt and fresh pepper. add 1 tbsp oil to same pan, then chicken. Do not crowd pan. Work in batches if necessary. Cook chicken until lightly golden, 3 to 4 min per side. transfer to a plate. RETuRn chicken and any juices to pan. add 1/2 cup water. With a wooden spoon, scrape up and stir in any brown bits from pan bottom. reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer until chicken feels springy when pressed, 4 to 6 min. transfer chicken to a platter and keep warm. increase heat to high. Boil sauce until reduced, about 5 min. pour sauce over chicken. WHiSK remaining oil with Dijon, lemon juice and zest in a large bowl. Stir in peppers and mint until combined. Serve with chicken and french fries. SERvES 4 | 300 calories, 34 g protein, 5 g carbs, 16 g fat, 1 g fibre, 470 mg sodium, per serving. miCHael alBerStat red-curry-peanut noodles CHiCKEn leftover secrets > 5-min Burritos Chop cooked chicken and stir with onions and peppers. roll in tortillas with cheese, refried beans and sour cream. john cullen > Spicy Salad Shred cooked chicken and mix with pickled jalapenos and lemon vinaigrette. Serve on Boston lettuce. dinner in 30 27 chicken bbq chicken with piri piri sauce 5 min prep | 35 min total 5 1 1 1/2 cup 2 tbsp 1 tsp 1/2 tsp 4 10 min prep | 40 min total 3 tbsp 8 3/4 tsp 1 227-g pkg 1 tbsp 1/4 cup 2 2 2 unsalted butter skinless, boneless chicken thighs salt large onion, chopped sliced mushrooms garlic powder chopped fresh dill dillweed medium carrots, sliced celery stalks, diced bay leaves dumPLinGS 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 tbsp chopped parsley 2 tsp baking powder 1/8 tsp salt 3/4 cup milk mELT butter in a large pot set over medium. Sprinkle chicken with salt. add to pot in 2 batches. Cook until golden, 2 min per side . remove to a plate. Add onion and mushrooms to pot. Cook until onion softens, about 3 min. Sprinkle with garlic powder and dill. add carrots, celery and bay leaves. return chicken and any juices to the pot along with 2 cups water. Bring to a boil. Using a wooden spoon, scrape up and stir in any brown bits from pan bottom. reduce heat. Simmer, covered, 5 min. COmBinE flour with parsley, baking powder and salt in a bowl. Stir in milk. When chicken has simmered 5 min, drop batter in 8 equal portions over stew. Cover and continue simmering until dough rises and cooks through, about 15 more min. SERvES 4 | 412 calories, 29 g protein, 38 g carbs, 16 g fat, 4 g fibre, 815 mg sodium, per serving. chatelaine.com COmBinE garlic and peppers in a large saucepan set over medium. add oil, vinegar, salt and chili flakes. Stir often until peppers sizzle and soften, 4 min. let cool 10 min. pour into a food processor or blender and pulse until puréed. PREHEAT barbecue to medium. place chicken in a large bowl. pour in 1/3 cup sauce and turn to evenly coat. Cover and refrigerate remaining sauce up to 1 week. oil grill and barbecue chicken, covered, 6 min, then brush on any sauce left in bowl. turn chicken and continue to barbecue, covered, until chicken feels springy when pressed, 6 to 8 min. SERvES 4 | 210 calories, 31 g protein, 1 g carbs, 9 g fat, 211 mg sodium, per serving. Bring it indoors: no barbecue? Use an electric grilling machine instead. preheat to medium-high. place chicken on grill. Discard any sauce left in bowl. grill with lid closed until chicken is springy when pressed, 6 to 8 min. ryan SzUlC chicken & dumplings garlic cloves, cut in half sweet red pepper, coarsely chopped unseeded jalapeno pepper, coarsely chopped olive oil white, cider or red-wine vinegar salt hot red chili flakes skinless, boneless chicken breasts dinner in 30 29 yvonne DUivenvoorDen chicken chicken, mango & brie quesadillas 20 min prep | 40 min total 1/2 2 tsp 4 1 125 g 1/4 cup 3 tbsp deli-cooked chicken, about 2 1/2 cups vegetable oil large flour tortillas mango, peeled and sliced brie, about 1 cup diced chopped cilantro finely chopped pickled jalapeno slices, patted dry diP 1/2 cup 2 tsp 2 tsp regular sour cream lime zest lime juice stuffed greek chicken SHREd chicken into thin strips. 10 min prep | 30 min total SET a large non-stick frying pan 1/4 cup 2 4 1 tsp 1 tsp crumbled feta cheese chopped, roasted red pepper green onions, thinly sliced large skinless, boneless chicken breasts toothpicks (optional) dried oregano leaves garlic salt lemon juice (optional) Prep Tip: Soak toothpicks and skewers used in grilling recipes in water for 20 min. this prevents the wood from burning. chatelaine.com PREHEAT barbecue to medium. mash cheese with roasted pepper in a bowl. Stir in onions. Working with 1 breast at a time, make a horizontal cut about 2 1/2 in. long and 1 1/2 in. deep in thickest part to form a pocket. gently open and stuff in cheese mixture, pushing as close to centre of breast as possible. Wet inside edges of opening and press down to seal. insert toothpicks through edge opening to hold together. LiGHTLY OiL outside of chicken and over medium. Brush with oil. lay a tortilla in frying pan. Scatter 1/4 portion each of chicken, mango, brie, cilantro and jalapeno over half of tortilla. Fold tortilla to enclose filling. Cook until underside is golden, about 2 min. then flip and continue until other side is golden, about 2 more min. repeat with remaining tortillas and filling ingredients. STiR sour cream with lime zest and juice in a small bowl. Slice each quesadilla into 4 wedges and serve with sour cream dip. generously sprinkle with seasonings. oil grill, then barbecue chicken, with lid closed, until cooked through and springy, 8 to 10 min per side. Squeeze lemon juice overtop before serving. SERvES 4 | 441 calories, 24 g protein, 37 g carbs, 23 g fat, 2 g fibre, 859 mg sodium, per serving. SERvES 4 | 241 calories, 41 g protein, 3 g carbs, 7 g fat, 1 g fibre, 615 mg sodium, per serving. Prep Tip: Keep cooked quesadillas warm in a 350F oven while making the others. yvonne DUvenvoorDen 1/2 cup CHiCKEn grilling secrets > Skin-on, bone-in chicken pieces deliver the most delicious and moist results. grill over medium-low with the lid closed. joHn CUllen > Brush chicken with marinade during grilling but stop at least 10 min before cooking is done to allow the marinade to fully cook. dinner in 30 31 chicken chicken tortilla lasagna 15 min prep | 40 min total 1 tsp 500 g 1 1 227-g pkg 1/2 tsp 1/2 tsp 398-ml can 2 tsp 3 1/2 142-g 2 cups easy chicken tostadas PREHEAT oven to 350F. lightly spray a 9-in. pie plate with oil. 2 1 1 1/2 cup 1 1 6 lemon juice salt frozen corn, thawed tomatoes, diced avocado, diced small onion, finely diced sour cream chipotle (packed in adobo sauce), finely chopped rotisserie chicken, still warm small tortillas cooking spray cilantro (optional) PREHEAT oven to 400F. Stir lemon juice with salt in a small bowl. Keep corn, tomatoes, avocado and onion in separate bowls. Drizzle lemon juice mixture over each ingredient in bowls and stir to mix. Stir sour cream with chipotle in a small bowl. remove chicken from bones and coarsely slice, discarding skin. SPRAY both sides of tortillas lightly with oil. place on 2 large baking sheets. toast, flipping tortillas and rotating pans, until warmed and crisp, 4 to 6 min. Bring everything to the table and assemble at will. garnish with cilantro. SERvES 4 | 587 calories, 41 g protein, 46 g carbs, 27 g fat, 7 g fibre, 1017 mg sodium, per serving. Prep Tip: Combine toppings in one large bowl or keep them separate for picky eaters. chatelaine.com HEAT a non-stick frying pan over medium. add oil, then chicken. Cook, stirring often to break up meat, until no pink remains, about 3 min. add onion, garlic, mushrooms and herbs. Cook until onion is soft, about 3 min. Stir in tomato sauce and brown sugar. gently boil until sauce reduces slightly, 5 min. ASSEmBLE lasagna by placing a tortilla on the bottom of prepared pie plate. Spread 1 1/3 cups sauce in an even layer over tortilla. Scatter 1 1/3 cups spinach, then 2/3 cup of cheese mix overtop, pressing down gently on the tortilla as you layer. repeat with remaining tortillas, sauce, spinach and cheese. (the spinach will cook down.) BAKE in centre of oven, uncovered, until cheese is melted, about 20 min. let stand for 5 min before serving. SERvES 6 | 414 calories, 30 g protein 30 g carbs, 20 g fat, 4 g fibre, 839 mg sodium, per serving. excellent source of calcium. miCHael grayDon 15 min prep | 20 min total 3 tbsp 1/4 tsp 1 cup olive oil ground chicken or turkey small onion, finely diced garlic clove, minced sliced button mushrooms, chopped dried oregano dried basil tomato sauce brown sugar 10-in. flour tortillas clamshell of baby spinach, about 4 cups shredded mozzarellacheddar cheese mix ryan SzUlC dinner in 30 33 TKTKTKTK TKTKTKTK BarBecued SteakS with argentinean SalSa Korean Beef Bulgogi criSpy pork chopS with Sauteéd appleS ginger Mojito PorK glazed rack of lamB with Shallot gravy & BaBy potatoeS Saucy eggPlant & PorK Stir-fry ham & cheeSe frittata chunKy chiPotle-PorK chili wilted Spinach Salad with chipotle pork laMB KoftaS with tzatziKi Smoky white-Bean chili uPSide-down ShePherd’S Pie SeSame-ginger Steak & noodle Salad chatelaine.com TKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTK meat dinner in 30 35 meat chatelaine.com Barbecued Steaks with argentinean Salsa 20 min prep | 30 Min ToTal 1 cup 1/2 cup 3 2 1/2 1 tbsp 1/4 tsp 3/4 cup 1/4 cup 6 1/4 tsp coarsely chopped fresh cilantro coarsely chopped fresh parsley green onions, chopped shallots, chopped jalapeno, seeded and chopped dried oregano salt olive oil plus more for drizzling red wine vinegar sirloin steaks, at least 1 in. thick salt WHiRL cilantro, parsley, onions, shallots, jalapeno, oregano and salt in a food processor. With motor running, slowly pour in oil and vinegar at the same time. Sauce should be chunky. PREHEAT barbecue to medium-high. Drizzle steaks with oil. Sprinkle both sides of steaks with salt. Season with pepper. oil grill and barbecue steaks, uncovered, 3 to 4 min per side for medium-rare. Serve with cilantro salsa. SERVES 6 | 634 calories, 60 g protein, 3 g carbs, 42 g fat, 1 g fibre, 223 mg sodium, per serving. dinner party menu middle eastern Salad p 12 Barbecued Steaks with argentinean Salsa left yvonne DuivenvoorDen frizzled potatoes Fill a large pot with enough oil to come 3/4 in. up the side. Heat over medium. Cut 1 large, peeled russet potato into matchsticks using a mandolin. place sliced potatoes in a bowl of cold water. When oil is hot, dry a small handful of potatoes using paper towels, then toss with 1/2 tsp all-purpose flour. Carefully drop potatoes into the pot. Cook, stirring constantly, until golden-brown, 3 to 5 min. remove to a paper towel-lined plate. Sprinkle with salt. repeat with remaining potatoes. Sliced Strawberries drizzled with aged Balsamic vinegar dinner in 30 37 meat crispy pork chops with Sauteéd apples 10 min prep | 35 Min ToTal 1/2 cup 2 tbsp 1 tbsp 4 1/4 tsp 1 tsp 1 2 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs indian curry paste, preferably medium dijon mustard boneless centre-cut pork chops, each about 3/4 in. thick salt vegetable oil onion, sliced into thin rounds crisp red apples, unpeeled, cored and sliced in thin rounds apple jelly PREHEAT oven to 425F. place a rack on 15 min prep | 20 Min ToTal 1/3 cup 2 tbsp 2 tbsp 4 500 g 2 tbsp 1/2 4 1 tbsp soy sauce honey dark sesame oil garlic cloves, minced sirloin tip fast-fry steaks, cut into 1/4-in. thick strips vegetable oil Savoy cabbage, thickly sliced, about 8 cups green onions, sliced into 1 in. pieces toasted sesame seeds STiR soy, honey, sesame oil, garlic in a large bowl. Season with pepper. Stir in steak strips until well coated. Set aside. HEAT a large frying pan over medium. add 1 tbsp vegetable oil. add cabbage and 2 tbsp water. Stir-fry until soft, about 3 min. add onions for the last min of cooking. Transfer to a large platter. incREASE heat to medium-high. add remaining vegetable oil to same pan. remove meat from soy mixture and stir-fry until no pink remains, 3 to 4 min. Stir in any remaining soy mixture, cabbage and onions and cook until heated through, about 1 min. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve over steamed rice. SERVES 4 | 374 calories, 33 g protein, 22 g carbs, 18 g fat, 5 g fibre, 1,313 mg sodium, per serving. excellent source of vitamin B6 . chatelaine.com BAKE in centre of oven, without turning, until coating is golden and crispy, 20 to 25 min. HEAT a frying pan over medium. add oil, then onion. Cook for 1 min. add apples and 1/4 cup water. reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, until apples are tender, 7 to 8 more min. add apple jelly and stir until it melts. Divide pork and apple mixture among dinner plates. Serve with boiled baby potatoes. SERVES 4 | 407 calories, 32 g protein, 130 g carbs, 8 g fat, 3 g fibre, 483 mg sodium, per serving. excellent source of B12 . Shopping Tip: panko bread crumbs, a flakier cousin to fine dry bread crumbs, are found in the supermarket’s asian section. miCHael grayDon; ryan SzulC korean Beef Bulgogi a large rimmed baking sheet. Spray rack with oil. place panko in a shallow dish. Stir curry paste with Dijon in a small bowl. Sprinkle pork chops with salt. Spread Dijon mixture on both sides of chops. Then coat all over with panko, pressing so crumbs adhere. place on rack. For a crispier coating, spritz chops with cooking spray. dinner in 30 39 TKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTK meat glazed rack of lamb with Shallot gravy & Baby potatoes 5 min prep | 40 Min ToTal 600 g 1 tbsp 1/8 tsp 1 10 min prep | 35 Min ToTal 1/3 cup 2 tbsp 4 tsp 1 tbsp 1/4 tsp 1/4 tsp 1 1/4 cup lime juice (about 4 limes) honey rum vegetable oil ground ginger salt pork tenderloin, about 625 g shredded fresh mint PREHEAT grill to medium. Whisk lime juice with honey, rum, oil, ginger and salt in a shallow dish. using the tip of a small knife, make shallow slashes all over the pork. place in lime mixture and turn to evenly coat. let stand, turning occasionally, 10 min. OiL grill. Barbecue pork, lid closed, basting often with lime mixture for the first 10 min. Turn occasionally until cooked through and an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of pork reads 155F, from 15 to 20 more min. remove to a cutting board. let rest 5 min, then slice. Sprinkle with mint. SERVES 3 | 268 calories, 34 g protein, 8 g fat, 15 g carbs, 1 g fibre, 264 mg sodium, per serving. Bring it indoors: roast on a foil-lined baking sheet at 375F for 25 to 40 min. let stand about 5 min before slicing. chatelaine.com PREHEAT oven to 400F. line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil. Toss potatoes with olive oil and salt. roast in oven for 10 min, then push potatoes to one side and put a small rack on other side of baking sheet. place lamb, fat-side up, on rack. Stir chutney with hoisin. Spread over lamb and roast (alongside potatoes) in top third of oven until a thermometer inserted into centre of meat reads 140F for medium-rare, 20 to 30 min. let lamb rest at least 5 min before slicing. mELT butter in a wide saucepan over medium. add shallots. Stir until soft, 2 min. add tomato paste, Worcestershire and red wine. Bring to a simmer. Cook 10 min. Drizzle over lamb and sprinkle with parsley. SERVES 2 | 645 calories, 31 g protein, 74 g carbs, 22 g fat, 7 g fibre, 814 mg sodium, per serving. yvonne DuivenvoorDen; miCHael alBerSTaT ginger mojito pork 2 tbsp 1 tbsp 1 tbsp 3 2 tbsp 2 tbsp 1 cup 2 tbsp baby potatoes, cut in half olive oil salt rack of lamb, about 8 ribs, at room temperature mango chutney hoisin sauce butter large shallots, finely chopped tomato paste worcestershire sauce red wine chopped fresh parsley dinner in 30 41 meat ham & cheese frittata 10 min prep | 35 Min ToTal 6 1 tsp 1 cup 1/2 cup 1 1/2 1 Saucy eggplant & pork Stir-fry HEAT a large frying pan over medium- high. add oil, then pork, garlic and ginger. using a fork, break up meat and cook until no pink remains, 2 to 3 min. ADD eggplant, tofu, oyster sauce, 1 tsp chili-garlic sauce and 1/2 cup water. using SERVES 4 | 250 calories, 20 g protein, 3 g carbs, 18 g fat, 1 g fibre, 459 mg sodium, per serving. excellent source of vitamin B12 . a wooden spoon, scrape up and stir in any brown bits from pan bottom. reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until eggplant is tender, 8 to 10 min. Taste, then add remaining chili-garlic sauce if desired. Stir in green onion. Serve with rice. Easy Suppers with Eggs SERVES 4 | 216 calories, 17 g Toss hot linguine with beaten egg, a touch of cream, salt and pepper. add cooked bacon and parsley. protein, 8 g carbs, 13 g fat, 2 g fibre, 297 mg sodium, per serving. good source of folate. Diner Dinner Sandwich Serve sunny-side-up eggs on rye toast with thinly sliced kosher dill pickles, tomatoes and mayo. Pasta Carbonara 5-Min Meal Scramble eggs. roll in warm tortillas with cheese, green onions and salsa. Substitution Tip: use 2 japanese eggplants in place of a regular italian eggplant. chatelaine.com is golden around the edges and firm when jiggled, 25 to 30 min. Serve with a green salad. joHn Cullen; jim norTon 1 tsp vegetable oil lean ground pork 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tsp finely grated fresh ginger 1/2 medium eggplant, cut into 1/2-in. dice 1/2 530-g pkg regular tofu, cut into 1/2-in. dice 2 tbsp oyster sauce 1 to 2 tsp hot chili-garlic sauce 1 green onion, thinly sliced sliced fresh red chilies for garnish (optional) PREHEAT oven to 350F. lightly oil or spray a 9-in. pie plate. Whisk eggs with oregano in a large bowl. Season with fresh pepper. Stir in cheese, ham, tomato, pepper and onion. pour into pie plate and evenly distribute vegetables. BAKE in centre of oven until frittata 10 min prep | 20 Min ToTal 1/2 500-g pkg eggs dried oregano leaves shredded cheddar cheese diced ham steak, about 60 g plum tomato, diced yellow pepper, diced large green onion, thinly sliced dinner in 30 43 TKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTK meat wilted Spinach Salad with chipotle pork 15 min prep | 30 Min ToTal 1 1 tsp 2 3/4 1/2 tsp 10 min prep | 33 Min ToTal 1 tbsp vegetable oil 1 onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 tbsp chili powder 1 tbsp finely chopped chipotle chilies 1 tsp dried oregano leaves 1/2 tsp salt 1 pork tenderloin, cut into bite-sized pieces 796-ml can diced tomatoes 1 green pepper, coarsely chopped 1 yellow pepper, coarsely chopped 540-ml can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained chatelaine.com 1/4 1 cup 1 tbsp 1/2 tsp HEAT a large saucepan over medium. add oil, then onion and garlic. Sprinkle with chili powder, chipotle, oregano and salt. Stir occasionally until onion softens, about 3 min. Stir in pork. POuR in tomatoes. using a wooden spoon, scrape up and stir in any brown bits from pan bottom. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, to develop flavour, 10 to 15 min. after chili has simmered 10 min, stir in peppers and beans. Cover and continue cooking until beans are warmed through, about 5 min. remove from heat. SERVES 6 | 218 calories, 23 g protein, 24 g carbs, 4 g fat, 7 g fibre, 669 mg sodium, per serving. excellent source of iron. 2 tbsp 1 tbsp 1 to 1 1/2 tsp HEAT a large frying pan over medium- high. add oil, then pork. Brown on all sides, 2 to 4 min. reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook until pork is springy when pressed, about 6 more min. remove to a cutting board. cOmBinE peaches, spinach and onion in a very large salad bowl. Set aside. add orange juice, rosemary, cumin and salt to pan. using a wooden spoon, scrape up and stir in any brown bits from bottom of pan. Boil, uncovered, over high until reduced by half, about 5 min. Slice pork thinly. Stir oil, honey and chipotles into sauce, then add sliced pork. Stir occasionally until warm, about 2 min. Turn over spinach and fruit, then toss to coat. SERVES 6 | 298 calories, 30 g protein, 20 g carbs, 11 g fat, 2 g fibre, 399 mg sodium, per serving. miCHael alBerSTaT; yvonne DuivenvoorDen chunky chipotle-pork chili 284-g pkg large pork tenderloin, sliced in half lengthwise, then crosswise vegetable oil ripe, peeled peaches or nectarines or pears, sliced into wedges baby spinach, about 12 cups red onion, thinly sliced orange juice chopped fresh rosemary or 1 tsp dried rosemary, crumbled ground cumin salt vegetable or olive oil honey finely minced chipotles in adobo sauce cHiPOTLES kitchen secrets TKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTK > Chipotles are smoked jalapenos. look for them packed in adobo sauce in the mexican section of the supermarket. They come in small cans. > Both the chipotles and the sauce they’re in are full of flavour and have a smoky heat. > Whirl the entire can of chipotles and sauce in the blender until chunky. Transfer to a mason jar and keep refrigerated. dinner in 30 45 meat Smoky white-Bean chili 15 min prep | 45 Min ToTal 1 tsp 450 g 4 1 tbsp 1 tbsp 3 1 15 min prep | 25 Min ToTal 8 wooden skewers 1 egg 1/4 cup quick-cook oatmeal 1 tsp cinnamon 1 tsp garlic powder 3/4 tsp allspice 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley 500 g ground lamb 227-g container tzatziki ingredient Tip: make your own tzatziki by stirring 1 1/2 cups plain yogourt with 1/2 grated english cucumber (patted dry), 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp snipped chives. refrigerate until ready to use. 1 tbsp SOAK skewers in water. place an oven rack in top third of oven. preheat broiler. place a rack on a large rimmed baking sheet. Spray rack with oil. WHiSK egg in a bowl. Stir in oatmeal, cinnamon, garlic powder, allspice, salt and parsley. add lamb. using a fork or your hands, gently mix together. Do not overwork, or koftas will be tough. DiViDE meat mixture into 8 portions. Form each into a small log, about 5 in. long. Thread 1 skewer through centre of each log. gently flatten and shape meat firmly around skewer. place on the prepared rack on baking sheet. repeat with remaining meat mixture and skewers. BROiL 5 min, then gently turn. Continue to broil until meat feels firm to the touch, 4 to 5 more min. Serve with tzatziki. garnish with chopped tomatoes and parsley if desired. SERVES 4 | 387 calories, 26 g protein, 9 g carbs, 27 g fat, 1 g fibre, 580 mg sodium, per serving. excellent source of niacin. chatelaine.com 796-ml can HEAT a large pot over medium-high. add oil, then beef, garlic, chili powder and oregano. Stir frequently with a fork to break meat up, and cook until no pink remains, 5 to 7 min. STiR in remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, then reduce to medium-low. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender and flavours have developed, 25 to 40 min. SERVES 4 | 294 calories, 25 g protein, 33 g carbs, 7 g fat, 9 g fibre, 350 mg sodium, per serving. Substitution Tip: use ground pork or turkey instead of beef. ryan SzulC; yvonne DuivenvoorDen lamb koftas with tzatziki 1 540-ml can vegetable oil extra-lean ground beef garlic cloves, minced chili powder dried oregano chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, finely chopped green or red pepper or zucchini, chopped large onion, chopped white kidney or navy beans, drained and rinsed diced tomatoes, preferably without added salt tomato paste dinner in 30 47 TKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTK meat Sesame-ginger Steak & noodle Salad 25 min prep | 30 Min ToTal 1/2 250g-pkg 2 tsp 2 250-g 1/4 tsp 1/2 cup 10 min prep | 40 Min ToTal 6 large potatoes, preferably yukon gold, about 1.25 kg 500 g lean ground beef 1 large onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables 796-ml can diced tomatoes, drained 156-ml can tomato paste 1 tbsp italian seasoning 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce 1/2 cup milk 3 tbsp butter 1/2 cup chopped parsley (optional) 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese PEEL potatoes and cut into quarters. place in a large saucepan of water and set over high. Cover and bring to a boil. reduce heat and boil gently until very tender, about 20 min. HEAT a large frying pan over mediumhigh. add beef, onion and garlic. using a fork, break up meat and cook until it is no longer pink, 3 to 5 min. Drain off excess fat. Stir in mixed vegetables, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, italian seasoning and Worcestershire. Stir occasionally until flavours develop, 8 to 10 min. cOmBinE milk and butter in a bowl or measuring cup. microwave until hot, 1 min. DRAin potatoes, then return to pot. mash coarsely, then gradually add milk mixture and mash until creamy. Stir in parsley and season with fresh pepper. Scoop onto plates. Spoon meat mixture overtop, then sprinkle with cheese. SERVES 4 | 708 calories, 39 g protein, 82 g carbs, 27 g fat, 10 g fibre, 537 mg sodium, per serving. chatelaine.com 2 cups SOAK noodles by separating and placing in a large bowl. Cover completely with hot water. let stand, stirring frequently, until tender, about 8 to 10 min. HEAT a large frying pan over medium- high. add oil, then steaks. Cook until meat gives slight resistance when pressed, 3 to 4 min per side, for mediumrare. remove from pan and let rest on a cutting board for at least 5 min. Sprinkle steaks with salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. WHiSK vinegar with sesame oil, sugar, fish sauce, garlic and ginger in a large bowl. assemble salad by draining noodles well. add to vinegar mixture along with carrot and spinach. Toss until evenly coated. Distribute among 4 plates. Thinly slice steak. Top noodles with steak. SERVES 4 | 422 calories, 30 g protein, 38 g carbs, 16 g fat, 2 g fibre, 588 mg sodium, per serving. ryan SzulC; joHn Cullen upside-down Shepherd’s pie 2 tbsp 2 tbsp 1 tbsp 2 2 tbsp 1 rice vermicelli noodles vegetable oil striploin steaks, about 1 in. thick salt rice vinegar dark sesame oil granulated sugar fish sauce garlic cloves, minced minced fresh ginger carrot, peeled and coarsely grated baby spinach STEAK kitchen secrets > To get a beautifully caramelized steak, preheat the pan for at least 1 minute before adding the steak. > To check if your steak is ready, touch it firmly with your finger. if it’s as yielding as your cheek, it’s rare. if it’s slightly firm, like your chin, it’s medium, and if it’s very firm, like the tip of your nose, it’s well done. TKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTK > let steaks rest at least 5 min before slicing. dinner in 30 49 TKTKTKTK TKTKTKTK curried coconut mussels gingery fish with tropical fruit salsa cajun shrimp seared salmon salad with ruby grapefruit & snow peas halibut & zucchini soft tacos parchment-baked gremolata fish shrimp & pork mini-burgers salmon cakes with lemony snow peas sweet & spicy salmon with greens thai red-curry tilapia with butternut squash fries seared salmon & spinach salad chatelaine.com TKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTK seafood dinner in 30 51 seafood chatelaine.com curried coconut mussels 25 min prep | 30 min ToTal 2 kg 1 tbsp 1 2 tbsp 3 398-ml can 1 tsp 1/2 cup fresh mussels vegetable oil red onion, sliced curry powder large tomatoes, chopped light coconut milk salt chopped cilantro Rinse mussels. if any are open, firmly tap on the counter. if they do not close, discard. heat a large pot over medium. when hot, add oil, then onion. Cook, stirring occasionally until onion softens, 3 min. stir in curry powder and cook 1 min. add tomatoes, coconut milk and salt. increase heat and bring to a boil, stirring often. Add mussels. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until they open, 7 to 9 min. discard any mussels that don’t open, then stir in cilantro. serve mussels in large deep bowls with crusty bread for dipping. bistro dinner menu baked goat cheese & apple salad p 16 curried coconut mussels left a fresh baguette chocolate gelato with raspberries & whipped cream seRves 4 | 412 calories, 22 g protein, 23 g carbs, 28 g fat, 5 g fibre, 874 mg sodium, per serving. george whiTeside Prep Tips: Mussels can have beards, little brown fibres that poke out from the shells. pull hard on them to remove before cooking. Mussels are a very good buy, usually costing only about $2 for 250 g. dinner in 30 53 seafood cajun shrimp 5 min prep | 7 min ToTal 2 tbsp 1 340-g bag 1 tsp 2 garlic butter or 2 tbsp butter with 1 minced garlic clove large red pepper, thinly sliced frozen, peeled, medium or large cooked shrimp, thawed cajun seasoning green onions, thinly sliced meLT butter in a large frying pan over medium-high. add red pepper. stir-fry until it begins to soften, about 3 min. Add shrimp and Cajun seasoning. Continue to stir-fry just until shrimp turns pink, 4 to 6 min. stir in green onions. 1 1 cup 1/2 1/4 cup 2 1 tbsp 1/4 tsp 1/4 tsp 4 1/4 tsp small mango, peeled and chopped coarsely chopped pineapple, about 1/4 of a pineapple small red pepper, coarsely chopped finely chopped cilantro green onions, thinly sliced lime juice hot-chili flakes salt tilapia, haddock or catfish fillets ground ginger chatelaine.com Combine mango, pineapple, red pepper, cilantro, green onions, lime juice, chili flakes and salt in a medium bowl. HeAT a large frying pan, preferably non-stick, over medium-high. Brush lightly with vegetable oil. sprinkle fish with ginger and some additional salt. add fish to hot pan. Cook until a knife inserted into the thickest part of the fish and held for 10 sec comes out warm, 3 to 5 min per side. spoon fruit salsa overtop. seRves 4 | 194 calories, 31 g protein, 12 g carbs, 3 g fat, 1 g fibre, 269 mg sodium, per serving. seRves 3 | 201 calories, 25 g protein, 5 g carbs, 9 g fat, 1 g fibre, 344 mg sodium, per serving. serving Tip: serve with rice and a green salad. shrimp kitchen secrets > our favourite way to defrost shrimp is to put them in a colander and set them under cold running water. pat dry with paper towels. > shrimp come in all kinds of sizes, from tiny to colossal. Check the package, and adjust cooking times accordingly. > when buying cooked shrimp, we tend to choose already-peeled ones. when buying raw, we prefer shell-on shrimp. angus fergusson; MiChael graydon gingery fish with tropical fruit salsa dinner in 30 55 TKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTK seafood halibut & zucchini soft tacos 10min prep | 20 min ToTal 3 to 6 2 tbsp 1 tbsp 1 tsp 1/4 tsp 500 g 1 15 min prep | 15 min ToTal 4 1/8 tsp 2 tsp 8 4 cups 1 cup 2 1 skin-on salmon fillets, about 400 g total salt olive oil leaves boston lettuce arugula snow peas, blanched 30 sec pitted avocados large ruby grapefruit FoR GRAPeFRUiT-diLL dRessinG: 1/4 cup 1 tbsp 1 tsp 1/2 tsp 1/4 cup 2 1 tbsp grapefruit juice dijon mustard granulated sugar salt olive oil garlic cloves, minced finely chopped fresh dill chatelaine.com sPRinKLe salmon with 1/8 tsp salt. heat a non-stick frying pan over mediumhigh. add 2 tsp olive oil, then salmon, skin-side up. Cook until fillet is golden, 3 to 4 min. flip fish. Continue cooking until a knife tip inserted in thickest part of fillet and held for 10 sec comes out warm, about 3 more min. divide lettuce, arugula and snow peas among 4 plates. dice avocado. slice peel from top and bottom of grapefruit. Cut off and discard remaining peel and white pith, so flesh is showing. Cut out segments over a bowl to catch juice. Measure out 1/4 cup juice. whisk with dijon, sugar, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 cup oil, garlic and dill in a bowl. arrange avocados and grapefruit on greens. Top with a salmon fillet. drizzle salads with dressing just before serving. serves 4 | 504 calories, 23 g protein, 16 g carbs, 40 g fat, 7 g fibre, 477 mg sodium, per serving. soAK wooden skewers in water for 20 min. preheat barbecue to medium. stir oil with honey, five-spice powder and salt in a large bowl. season with pepper. add fish and zucchini to spice mixture, gently stirring to coat. THReAd skewers, alternating fish with zucchini. oil grill, then barbecue skewers, lid closed, turning halfway through, until a knife tip inserted into thickest piece of fish comes out warm, about 10 min. remove skewers. line tortillas with lettuce and scatter fish and zucchini overtop. serve immediately. seRves 3 | 374 calories, 36 g protein, 25 g carbs, 16 g fat, 2 g fibre, 283 mg sodium, per serving. Prep Tip: for easy turning, use 2 skewers to thread each kebab. MiChael alBersTaT; yvonne duivenvoorden seared salmon salad with ruby grapefruit & snow peas 3 small skewers vegetable oil honey five-spice powder or ground cumin salt skinless halibut or salmon fillets, sliced in 1-in. pieces small zucchini, cut lengthwise, then in 1/2-in. pieces medium flour tortillas, about 7 in. in diameter shredded lettuce (optional) dinner in 30 57 TKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTK seafood shrimp & pork mini-burgers 15 min prep | 30 min ToTal 1 2 tbsp 2 tbsp 2 tsp 2 2 tsp 1/2 454-g pkg 500 g 2 25 min prep | 35 min ToTal 4 1/4 tsp 1/4 cup 1/4 cup 4 tsp 1 tbsp 3 tbsp 2 tsp fish fillets, such as haddock or tilapia, 1/2 to 1 in. thick salt coarsely chopped fresh dill finely diced shallots, about 3 capers, roughly chopped lemon zest, about 1 lemon lemon juice, about 1 lemon olive oil PReHeAT oven to 400f. Cut out and lay 4 parchment (or foil) sheets twice the size of fish on counter. fold each in half crosswise, then open and lay flat. lay 1 fillet on 1 side of each sheet. sprinkle with salt and season with fresh pepper. distribute dill, shallots, capers and lemon zest among fillets, then drizzle with juice and oil. fold parchment in half over each fillet to form a half-moon packet. Beginning at a corner, make small overlapping pleats all the way around to seal edges completely. place packets on a large baking sheet. bAKe in centre of oven until a knife tip Prep Tip: if using frozen fish, defrost slightly under cold running water so they separate easily, then cook from frozen. chatelaine.com inserted into the thickest part of fish and held for 10 sec comes out warm, about 8 min. place packets on plates and serve immediately, with rice. seRves 4 | 141 calories, 24 g protein, 3 g carbs, 3 g fat, 1 g fibre, 315 mg sodium, per serving. excellent source of vitamin B12 . WHisK egg with soy, sesame oil, ginger, garlic and cornstarch in a large bowl. add shrimp and pork. gently mix together. stir in onions. shape into 12 1/4-in. thick patties. HeAT a large, non-stick frying pan over medium. add oil. add 6 patties. Cook until browned, about 3 min. flip patties and continue cooking, covered, until cooked through, about 4 more min. repeat with remaining patties. ARRAnGe lettuce leaves on 4 plates. Top with mini-burgers. pour vinegar in a bowl for dipping. garnish with green onions. seRves 4 | 361 calories, 36 g protein, 5 g carbs, 22 g fat, 1 g fibre, 620 mg sodium, per serving. serving Tip: serve burgers with rice for a heartier meal. MiChael alBersTaT; MiChael graydon parchment-baked gremolata fish 1 tsp 1 3 tbsp egg soy sauce dark sesame oil finely grated fresh ginger garlic cloves, minced cornstarch frozen peeled uncooked medium shrimp, thawed and finely chopped ground lean pork green onions, thinly sliced, plus more for garnish vegetable oil head boston lettuce white-wine vinegar (optional) dinner in 30 59 TKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTK seafood sweet & spicy glazed salmon with greens 10min prep | 20 min ToTal 4 1/4 cup 2 tbsp 1 to 2 tsp 1 tsp 1 1/4 tsp 15 min prep | 25 min ToTal 1 1/4 cup 2 slices 213-g can 2 tsp 1/4 cup 1 2 tsp 1 1 1/2 cups 1 tbsp 1 egg milk whole-wheat sandwich bread salmon, drained and patted dry dijon mustard chopped fresh dill green onion, thinly sliced olive oil garlic clove, minced snow peas, trimmed lemon juice lemon, cut into wedges WHisK egg with milk in a medium bowl. Tear bread into small pieces, then stir into egg mixture until mushy. stir egg-bread mixture with a fork, then mash in salmon, crushing any bones. stir in dijon, dill and onion until combined. season with pepper. sCooP 1/4 cup mixture, firmly packed, and form into a patty about 1/2 in. thick. repeat with remaining mixture, making 6 patties. heat a large non-stick frying pan over medium. add 1 tsp oil. place patties in pan. Cook, uncovered, until golden, 3 min per side. remove to plates. loosely cover with foil. add remaining 1 tsp oil to pan. add garlic, then snow peas. stir-fry until hot, 1 to 2 min. stir in lemon juice. serve with lemon wedges. seRves 3 | 111 calories, 10 g protein, 8 g carbs, 5 g fat, 2 g fibre, 217 mg sodium, per cake. chatelaine.com PosiTion an oven rack in top third of oven. preheat broiler to 500f. line a large rimmed baking sheet with foil. lightly spray with oil. place salmon skin-side down on foil. sTiR red-pepper jelly with dijon and chili-garlic sauce in a small bowl until combined. set aside 2 tbsp of sauce. spread remaining mixture (about 1 tbsp each) over fillets. bRoiL in top third of oven until a knife tip inserted in centre of fish and held for 10 sec comes out warm, about 8 to 11 min. HeAT a large frying pan over mediumhigh. add oil, then gai lan. add 1/4 cup water. sprinkle with salt and season with fresh pepper. Cover and cook, stirring once or twice, until tender-crisp, about 3 to 5 min. remove from heat. as soon as salmon is removed from oven, brush it with remaining red-pepper-jelly mixture. place salmon on plates with gai lan. serve with rice. seRves 4 | 360 calories, 30 g protein, 21 g carbs, 18 g fat, 4 g fibre, 342 mg sodium, per serving. substitution Tip: use broccolini or rapini instead of gai lan. MiChael graydon; ryan szulC salmon cakes with lemony snow peas skin-on salmon fillets, each about 180 g and 1 inch thick red-pepper jelly dijon mustard hot chili-garlic sauce vegetable oil large bunch gai lan (chinese broccoli), about 600 g, sliced in half lengthwise salt sALmon kitchen secrets > although salmon can seem high in fat, these are good, heart-healthy fats. > Canned salmon is a kitchen favourite. it’s usually wild salmon, less expensive and easy to store. TKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTK > Canned salmon is often packed with bones, but the canning process makes them very soft. Mash them up and you’ll never even notice them. Bonus: They are a source of calcium! dinner in 30 61 seafood seared salmon & spinach salad 10min prep | 25 min ToTal 1/4 cup each 1/4 cup 1 1 1/2 tsp 1/8 tsp 1 1/2 tsp 1/3 cup 2 tbsp 1/4 tsp 4 142-g pkg 20 min prep | 35 min ToTal 1/2 1 tsp 1/8 tsp 1/2 cup 2 tbsp 1 tbsp 2 small butternut squash, peeled, seeded and cut into french-frysized pieces vegetable oil salt panko bread crumbs thai red-curry paste lime juice tilapia fillets, cut into 8 fish-sticksized pieces PosiTion oven racks in top and bottom thirds of oven. preheat to 400f. lightly spray 2 baking sheets with oil. Toss butternut squash fries with vegetable oil and salt. spread out on one baking sheet. Bake in bottom third of oven until tender, about 20 min. sPReAd panko bread crumbs in a shallow dish. in another shallow dish, stir red-curry paste with lime juice. rub curry mixture over fillets, then coat with panko. place fish on prepared baking sheet. lightly spray fish with oil. Bake in top third of oven until a knife tip inserted into thickest part of fish and held for 10 sec comes out warm, 8 to 10 min. PURÉe cilantro and parsley with lemon juice, garlic, cumin, cayenne and honey in blender or food processor. slowly add 1/4 cup olive oil until combined. HeAT remaining 2 1/2 tsp oil in a non- stick pan over medium. Mix sesame seeds with salt. sprinkle flesh side of salmon fillets with sesameseed mixture. CooK fish, flesh-side down, until seeds are toasted to a light golden colour, about 5 min. Turn fillets over, cover pan and cook until a knife tip inserted in thickest part and held for 10 sec comes out warm, 6 to 8 more min. sTiR about 1/4 cup cilantro dressing and drizzle over spinach. Toss and divide among 4 plates. Top with fish and remaining dressing. seRves 2 | 469 calories, 30 g protein, 7 g carbs, 36 g fat, 2 g fibre, 256 mg sodium, per serving. seRves 2 | 362 calories, 38 g protein, 27 g carbs, 13 g fat, 4 g fibre, 111 mg sodium, per serving. excellent source of vitamin a and niacin. chatelaine.com substitution Tip: Trout also works well with this recipe but will need only about half the time in the pan. john Cullen; george whiTeside thai red-curry tilapia with butternut squash fries coarsely chopped fresh cilantro and parsley fresh lemon juice, about 1 lemon garlic clove, minced ground cumin cayenne pepper honey olive oil sesame seeds salt salmon fillets, skin-on, each about 180g baby spinach dinner in 30 63 TKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTK TKTKTKTK TKTKTKTK crispy sesame & tofu cakes spicy peanut tofu stir-fry white-bean & walnut burgers thai basil noodles with tofu grilled vegetable pizza chickpea curry with cucumber packet-baked mushrooms with thyme tofu-teriyaki noodles pita pizza with hummus & mint chatelaine.com TKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTK vegetarian dinner in 30 65 TKTKTKTK TKTKTKTK vegetarian chatelaine.com crispy sesame & tofu cakes 25 min prep | 45 min ToTal 350-g pkg 1 1 3 tbsp 2 tbsp 2 tsp 2 tsp 1/4 tsp 1/2 cup Sauce 1/4 cup 2 tbsp 2 tbsp extra-firm tofu egg carrot, grated finely chopped cilantro hoisin sauce dark sesame oil hot chili-garlic sauce salt all-purpose flour rice wine vinegar hoisin sauce hot chili-garlic sauce RemOVe tofu from packaging, wrap in a clean tea towel or paper towels and place on a large plate. Cover with another plate. Weigh down with a heavy can. let stand 30 min. WHiSK egg in a large bowl. Squeeze carrot to remove excess liquid. pat dry with paper towels. Stir into egg along with cilantro, hoisin, sesame oil, chili-garlic sauce and salt. unWRaP tofu and finely crumble into egg mixture. Mash together until evenly mixed. Sprinkle in 5 tbsp flour and stir until evenly mixed. Scoop out about 1/3 cup tofu mixture and shape into a ball, then flatten into a cake about 1 1/2 in. wide. place on waxed paper or a baking sheet. repeat with remaining mixture. drop-in tapas menu crispy sesame & tofu cakes left grilled vegetable pizza p 70 orange-vanilla ice cream p 118 yvonne DuivenvoorDen TKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTK Heat a large, wide frying pan, preferably non-stick, over medium. lightly brush with vegetable oil. Dip cakes into remaining flour and coat both sides. Shake off any excess flour. place in pan. Don’t crowd. Cook until golden, 2 to 3 min per side. remove to a large platter lined with paper towels. repeat with remaining cakes, adding more oil, if needed. StiR sauce ingredients together in a bowl, and serve alongside cakes for dipping. SeRVeS 4 | 234 calories, 13 g protein, 20 g carbs, 13 g fat, 2 g fibre, 486 mg sodium, per serving. make-ahead tip: refrigerate cooked cakes in a covered container between layers of waxed paper up to 1 day. reheat on baking sheet at 350F, 5 to 8 min. dinner in 30 67 vegetarian white-bean & walnut burgers 20 min prep | 30 min ToTal 1 1/2 cup 1/2 cup 540-ml can 2 3/4 cup 1/3 cup 2 tbsp 1/4 tsp 1 10 min prep | 15 min ToTal 1/2 cup 1/3 cup 1/3 cup 2 tbsp 454-g pkg 1 170-g bag orange juice smooth all-natural peanut butter vegetable broth or teriyaki sauce, preferably low-sodium hot chili-garlic sauce extra-firm tofu red pepper, sliced baby spinach WHiSK juice with peanut butter, broth and chili-garlic sauce in a small bowl. Set aside. Slice tofu into thin, french-fry-sized sticks. Heat a large frying pan over medium- high. lightly brush with vegetable oil. add tofu and pepper. gently stir-fry until tofu is hot and pepper is tender, 3 to 5 min. Don’t worry if tofu breaks a bit. Stir in sauce and spinach. remove from heat and stir until spinach is just wilted. Serve over couscous, quinoa or rice, if desired. SeRVeS 3 | 374 calories, 25 g protein, 20 g carbs, 25 g fat, 5 g fibre, 188 mg sodium, per serving. chatelaine.com cOmBine garlic, parsley, walnuts, beans and eggs in a food processor. Whirl until finely chopped. Scrape into a large bowl. Stir in panko, onions, oil, salt and zest. Form into 6 1-in. thick patties. place the patties on a plate lined with waxed paper. let stand 10 min or refrigerate for up to 4 hours. Heat a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high. lightly coat pan with cooking spray. add patties. Cook until golden, 4 to 6 min per side. Top with sliced tomatoes and serve on toasted slices of focaccia. Drizzle with vinegar and top with basil leaves. SeRVeS 6 | 218 calories, 9 g protein, 18 g carbs, 13 g fat, 7 g fibre, 332 mg sodium, per serving. yvonne DuivenvoorDen; MiChael grayDon spicy peanut tofu stir-fry garlic clove packed parsley leaves toasted walnuts white kidney or navy beans, very well rinsed and drained eggs panko bread crumbs minced green onions, about 2 olive oil salt zest of 1 lemon loaf herbed focaccia (optional) balsamic vinegar for drizzling fresh basil leaves (optional) Veggie BuRgeRS kitchen secrets > homemade veggie patties can fall apart if cooked on the grill, so it’s best to cook them in a non-stick pan. TKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTK > instead of a bread bun, use a grilled portobello mushroom. Simply brush with oil and grill about 5 min per side. it’s gluten-free, low-cal and delicious. dinner in 30 69 vegetarian grilled vegetable pizza 10 min prep | 15 min ToTal 2 1 2 1/4 tsp 1/4 tsp 2 1/2 cup 25 min prep | 35 min ToTal 3/4 400-g pkg 2 1/4 cup 1/4 cup 1/4 cup 2 tbsp 2 tbsp 3 tbsp 350- g pkg 3 3 3 2 cups 1 cup 3 rice-stick noodles, about 1/4 in. wide eggs granulated sugar fish sauce ketchup worcestershire sauce hot chili-garlic sauce vegetable oil extra-firm tofu, cubed red peppers, thinly sliced carrots, thinly sliced garlic cloves, minced vegetable broth chopped fresh basil green onions, thinly sliced lime wedges (optional) chatelaine.com SOaK noodles by covering with boiling water in a large bowl. let stand until tender, stirring often, 8 to 10 min. Drain and set aside. Whisk eggs with sugar, fish sauce, ketchup, Worcestershire and chili-garlic sauce in a large bowl. Heat a wide saucepan over medium- high. add oil, then tofu. Turn occasionally until light golden, 5 to 8 min. (Tofu may stick a little.) remove to a bowl when done. add more oil to pan if needed, then add peppers, carrots and garlic. Stir-fry 3 min. add broth. using a wooden spoon, scrape up and stir in brown bits from pan bottom. Bring to a boil. Stir egg mixture, then pour into pan. add tofu. Stir constantly until sauce thickens slightly, 2 min. add noodles. pan will be very full. gently toss until noodles are coated and hot, about 2 min. Sprinkle with basil and onions. Serve with lime wedges. SeRVeS 6 | 535 calories, 17 g protein, 77 g carbs, 19 g fat, 6 g fibre, 2065 mg sodium, per serving. PReHeat barbecue to medium-high. Thickly slice tomatoes. Cut zucchini diagonally into long ovals. place in a large bowl along with whole onions. Drizzle with just enough oil to coat. Sprinkle with salt and basil. Season with fresh pepper. Stir to coat. Brush naan with additional oil. Oil grill and barbecue vegetables until tender and lightly charred, 2 to 5 min per side, removing them as they are done. BaRBecue naan, with lid closed, just until grill marks form, about 1 to 2 min per side. remove from grill and crumble goat cheese overtop, then arrange tomatoes and zucchini on top. Slice onions and scatter overtop. SeRVeS 2 | 552 calories, 20 g protein, 71 g carbs, 21 g fat, 4 g fibre, 1355 mg sodium, per serving. yvonne DuivenvoorDen thai basil noodles with tofu ripe but firm plum tomatoes small zucchini green onions olive oil salt dried basil small naan breads or Greek-style flat pitas goat cheese or crumbled feta dinner in 30 71 TKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTK vegetarian packet-baked mushrooms with thyme 10 min prep | 30 min ToTal 3 228 g-pkg 130g-pkg 4 tsp 4 tsp 8 slices chickpea curry with cucumber 10 min prep | 20 min ToTal 1 tbsp 1 1-in. piece 2 28-oz can 19-oz can 1 tsp 1/8 tsp 1/4 cup 1/3 POSitiOn racks in top third and centre of oven. preheat to 450F. Cut out 4 14-in. squares of parchment. Fold each square in half diagonally then open up and lay flat. Slice mushrooms in half and divide among parchment squares. Fold each into a triangular-shaped packet. Fold and crimp edges and twist ends to seal. place packets on two baking sheets. Heat a large frying pan over medium. BaKe, switching racks halfway through, add oil, then onion, ginger and garlic. Stir-fry just until onion is soft, about 3 min. add tomatoes, chickpeas, garam masala and cayenne. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium. gently boil until flavours develop, about 5 min. until packets puff up, about 20 to 25 min. roll goat cheese in thyme to coat. Slice into 4 rounds. When mushrooms are done, snip open tops of packets. Drizzle mushrooms with butter and top with cheese. Serve with toast. StiR in cilantro, cucumber, lemon juice and salt. Cook just until cucumber is hot, about 2 min. Serve with rice or naan. SeRVeS 4 | 217 calories, 8 g protein, 38 g carbs, 5 g fat, 7 g fibre, 623 mg sodium, per serving. SeRVeS 4 | 401 calories, 19 g protein, 53 g carbs, 15 g fat, 10 g fibre, 674 mg sodium, per serving. gear tip: use tinfoil instead of parchment paper (an old campfire trick). jiM norTon; george WhiTeSiDe 1 tbsp 1/8 tsp vegetable oil small onion, chopped ginger, peeled and minced garlic cloves, minced diced tomatoes chickpeas, rinsed and drained garam masala cayenne pepper chopped cilantro english cucumber, chopped, about 1 cup lemon juice salt package button or cremini mushrooms soft goat cheese chopped fresh thyme leaves melted butter country bread, toasted chatelaine.com dinner in 30 73 TKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTK vegetarian pita pizza with hummus & mint 20 min prep | 35 min ToTal 1 tsp 1 1 cup 4 2 1/4 tsp 1 2 cups 1 cup 1/4 cup 15 min prep 1/3 cup 1/3 cup 3 tbsp 1/2 350-g pkg 1/2 500-g pkg 2 cups 1 1 tsp | 35 min ToTal maple syrup rice wine vinegar soy sauce extra-firm tofu, cut into strips spaghetti small broccoli florets red pepper, sliced chili-garlic sauce (optional) StiR maple syrup with rice-wine vinegar and soy in a small saucepan and set over medium-high. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium. gently boil until sauce turns syrupy, about 10 min. remove from heat, add tofu and set aside. cOOK pasta according to package directions, about 8 min. add broccoli and pepper during the last minute of cooking. Drain and return pasta and veggies to pot set over medium. StiR in tofu and sauce until evenly mixed. Cook until warmed through, 2 min. Stir in chili-garlic sauce. Taste and add more chili sauce if needed. Serve immediately. SeRVeS 4 | 383 calories, 16 g protein, 70 g carbs, 5 g fat, 4 g fibre, 861 mg sodium, per serving. excellent source of vitamin C. POSitiOn oven racks in centre and lower third of oven. preheat oven to 425F. line 2 large baking sheets with foil. Heat a frying pan over medium. add oil, then onion. Cook until slightly softened, 5 min. Spread hummus on pitas, right to the edges. Top with tomato slices, then sprinkle with chili flakes. Top with pepper slices, broccoli and cooked onion. Sprinkle with feta. BaKe, switching sheets halfway through, until edges of crusts are deep golden, 12 to 15 min. Sprinkle with mint. SeRVeS 4 | 523 calories, 22 g protein, 79 g carbs, 15 g fat, 8 g fibre, 1,190 mg sodium, per serving. excellent source of vitamin a. healthy eating kitchen secrets > hummus is loaded with chickpeas and sesame paste, both of which are good sources of immune-boosting zinc. > Broccoli, a member of the cruciferous vegetable family, includes compounds that may protect against some forms of cancer. > Watching calories? always measure your oil. Keep a 1/2-tsp measure right next to the bottle to make it easy. chatelaine.com ryan SzulC; MiChael grayDon tofu-teriyaki noodles olive oil small sweet onion, sliced plain hummus Greek-style whole-wheat pitas tomatoes, thinly sliced hot red-chili flakes yellow pepper, sliced broccoli florets crumbled feta shredded fresh mint dinner in 30 75 TKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTK LINGUINE WITH SPICY GREMOLATA SHRIMP SECRETLY CREAMY PESTO PASTA CREAMY CRAB PASTA WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES & DILL LEMOn ChiCkEn SPAghETTini ALMOST INSTANT MAC & CHEESE LEMOn LinguinE wiTh SMOkEd OYSTERS SPAGHETTI & HERBED CHICkEN MEATBALLS gnOCChi wiTh ARuguLA And CAMBOZOLA CREAMY HAM & PEA FUSILLI chatelaine.com pastas dinner in 30 77 TKTKTKTK TKTKTKTK pasta chatelaine.com Linguine with Spicy Gremolata Shrimp 10 min prep | 20 Min ToTal 1/2 450-g pkg 1 3 tbsp 340-g pkg 1 2 1/4 tsp 3 tbsp 1 tbsp 1/2 cup linguine or fettuccine small bunch asparagus, trimmed and sliced into bite-sized pieces butter frozen, uncooked large shrimp, thawed and peeled large jalapeno, finely chopped garlic cloves, minced salt lemon juice lemon zest chopped parsley COOK pasta according to package directions, 7 to 9 min. add asparagus to pasta for last 2 min of cooking. reserve 1/4 cup pasta water, then drain pasta mixture. return to pot. mELT 2 tbsp butter in a large frying pan over medium. add shrimp, jalapeno, garlic and salt. Stir-fry until shrimp are pink, 3 to 4 min. Stir into pasta with remaining butter, lemon juice and zest, parsley and 2 tbsp pasta water. Stir in more pasta water if needed. saturday supper menu Apple-Fennel Salad with Prosciutto & Walnuts p 14 Linguine with Spicy Gremolata Shrimp LEfT Apple-Berry Brown Betty p 97 Yvonne DuivenvoorDen TKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTK SERVES 4 | 500 calories, 29 g protein, 63 g carbs, 15 g fat, 6 g fibre, 816 g sodium, per serving. dinner in 30 79 pasta Creamy Crab Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Dill 10 min prep | 20 Min ToTal 397-g pkg 1 cup 1/2 cup 1/2 cup 8-oz bag 1/2 tsp 25 min prep | 20 Min ToTal 1/2 500- g 2 cups 1/4 cup 3 tbsp 2 1 tbsp 1/4 tsp 3 tbsp 3 tbsp 300 g 280 g pkg fettuccine firmly packed arugula leaves toasted almonds grated parmesan cheese garlic cloves lemon juice salt olive oil vegetable oil container soft tofu, drained container grape tomatoes, sliced in half parmesan shavings (optional) COOK pasta in a large pot of boiling water, following package directions until al dente, 7 to 8 min. Drain and rinse well. return pasta to cooking pot. COmBinE arugula, almonds, parme- san, garlic, lemon juice and salt in a food processor. Whirl until finely chopped. With motor still running, gradually add oils. add tofu and whirl until mixed. Stir tofu mixture into cooked pasta along with tomatoes. cook over medium, stirring often, until warmed through, about 2 min. Serve immediately with parmesan shavings. SERVES 4 | 575 calories, 25 g protein, 55 g carbs, 34 g fat, 5 g fibre, 404 mg sodium, per serving. Prep Tip: Toast almonds in a frying pan over medium. Stir often until fragrant, 3 to 4 min. chatelaine.com COOK pasta in a large pot of boiling water, following package directions, until al dente, 8 to 12 min. STiR crème fraîche with dill, tomatoes, spinach and salt in a large bowl. Season with fresh pepper. Drain pasta, then add to ingredients in bowl. Stir to evenly coat. Gently stir in crab. Serve immediately. SERVES 4 | 613 calories, 22 g protein, 80 g carbs, 23 g fat, 6 g fibre, 958 mg sodium, per serving. rYan Szulc; Michael alberSTaT Secretly Creamy Pesto Pasta 2 cavatappi or scoobi do pasta, about 4 cups crème fraîche or double cream finely chopped fresh dill thinly sliced, oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes (about 8) fresh spinach or 1 bunch spinach, trimmed and coarsely chopped salt 120-g cans of chunk crabmeat, drained and patted dry dinner in 30 81 TKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTK pasta Almost Instant Mac & Cheese 5 min prep | 3 cups 5 475 g tub 3 tbsp 1/4 tsp 1 cup 1/4 cup 25 Min ToTal elbow macaroni, about 425 g low-sodium bacon strips smooth ricotta cream salt grated parmesan shredded fresh basil COOK pasta in a large pot of boiling 10 min prep | 16 Min ToTal 1/2 500-g pkg 250 g 2 tbsp 1 tbsp 2 tsp 1/4 tsp 1/2 tsp 2 3 tbsp 3 1 cup spaghettini snow peas, trimmed lemon juice dijon mustard lemon zest granulated sugar salt skinless, boneless chicken breasts, thinly sliced butter garlic cloves, minced coarsely chopped cilantro COOK pasta in a large pot of boiling water, following package directions until al dente, 6 to 8 min. add snow peas during last min of cooking. whiSK lemon juice with Dijon, zest, sugar and 1/4 tsp salt in a small bowl. Sprinkle chicken with remaining salt and season with fresh pepper. Melt 2 tbsp butter in a large, non-stick frying pan over medium-high, then add garlic. Stir constantly for 1 min. add chicken and stir-fry until golden, 3 to 4 min. remove from heat. dRAin pasta and snow peas. return to pasta pot. Drizzle with lemon mixture. Stir in chicken mixture, cilantro and remaining butter. SERVES 3 | 556 calories, 34 g protein, 70 g carbs, 15 g fat, 6 g fibre, 790 mg sodium, per serving. chatelaine.com RESERVE 1/4 cup of pasta water, then drain. add ricotta, cream, salt and half of pasta water to pot and set over medium-low. Stir until combined and warm, about 2 min. Add pasta and stir to combine. add more pasta water if you want a creamier texture. Stir in bacon and a generous grind of pepper. Serve topped with parmesan and basil. SERVES 4 | 789 calories, 40 g protein, 84 g carbs, 32 g fat, 5 g fibre, 377 mg sodium, per serving. ingredient Tip: We tested this recipe with every kind of ricotta we could get our hands on. it works with all types sold in tubs but we got the best results using the super-creamy Stella brand. Yvonne DuivenvoorDen; GeorGe WhiTeSiDe Lemon Chicken Spaghettini water, following package directions, until al dente, 7 to 8 min. cook bacon in a large non-stick frying pan over medium. pat bacon dry with paper towel, then chop. dinner in 30 83 TKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTK pasta Spaghetti & Herbed Chicken Meatballs 10 min prep | 1 slice 2 tbsp 1 1 tsp 3/4 tsp Lemon Linguine with Smoked Oysters 2 1/2 tsp 2 cups 1/2 cup 1/4 cup 1/4 tsp 1 tbsp 1 tbsp linguine smoked oysters, preferably in cottonseed oil, coarsely chopped garlic cloves, minced fennel seeds (optional) spinach (packed) finely grated parmesan cheese chopped parsley salt lemon zest lemon juice chatelaine.com COOK pasta in a large pot of boiling water, following package directions, until al dente, 6 to 8 min. hEAT a large frying pan over medium-high. add 2 tbsp oil from smoked oysters, then garlic and fennel seeds. cook for 1 min. Stir in oysters and spinach. cook until spinach starts to wilt, 1 min. add pasta, parmesan, parsley, salt, lemon zest and juice. Mix until combined. SERVES 4 | 337 calories, 17 g protein, 48 g carbs, 8 g fat, 3 g fibre, 615 mg sodium, per serving. excellent source of vitamin a. Prep Tip: using oysters not packed in cottonseed oil? Sub 2 tbsp salted butter for oil. in a small bowl. add milk and mash with a fork until pasty. Whisk egg with Dijon, Worcestershire, oregano and 1/2 tsp salt in a large bowl. Stir in the bread mixture. add chicken. Sprinkle with 2 tbsp each onions and mint. Stir just until evenly mixed. roll into 1-in. balls. hEAT a large frying pan over medium. add oil. cook meatballs, turning often until browned, 5 to 7 min. cook in 2 batches and remove to a plate when done. When meatballs are removed from pan, add garlic, tomatoes and 1/4 tsp salt. cook 2 to 3 min. pour in wine. cook until saucy, 4 min. add meatballs. heat until cooked through, 4 more min. BOiL pasta until al dente, 7 to 9 min. Drain, then stir into sauce along with parmesan. Sprinkle with remaining onions and mint. SERVES 4 | 612 calories, 41 g protein, 25 g fat, 52 g carbs, 4 g fibre, 382 mg sodium, per serving. joDi puDGe; Yvonne DuivenvoorDen 2 85-g cans white bread milk egg each dijon mustard, worcestershire sauce and dried oregano salt ground chicken green onions, sliced finely chopped fresh mint vegetable oil garlic cloves, minced plum tomatoes, chopped dry red or white wine freshly grated parmesan pkg spaghetti TEAR bread into small pieces and place 15 min prep | 30 Min ToTal 1/2 450-g pkg 450 g 1 bunch 1/2 cup 1 tbsp 4 4 1/4 cup 1 cup 1/2 450g 40 Min ToTal dinner in 30 85 TKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTK pasta Creamy Ham & Pea Fusilli 20 min prep | 25 Min ToTal 454-g pkg fusilli, preferably Catelli Smart Pasta 1 cup frozen peas 2 tbsp butter 1 small onion, finely diced 2 tbsp all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups milk 1 bay leaf 1 1/2 cups diced ham steak, about 175 g 1/2 tsp each salt and pepper 1/2 cup finely chopped parsley 2 tbsp juice from a lemon 5 min prep | 4 tsp 250-g pkg 3/4 cup 150 g 1/8 tsp 4 cups 20 Min ToTal olive oil potato gnocchi 18% cream cambozola cheese, with rind, about 1 cup diced hot red-chili flakes lightly packed arugula hEAT a large non-stick frying pan over medium. add 2 tsp oil, then 1 pkg gnocchi. cook, turning often, until golden brown, about 5 to 8 min. remove to a bowl. repeat with remaining oil and gnocchi. POuR cream into a large saucepan and set over medium. add cambozola and chili flakes. Stir often until cheese is melted, about 4 min. remove from heat. Stir in gnocchi and arugula until just combined. Scoop into bowls. SERVES 4 | 815 calories, 25 g protein, 107 g carbs, 32 g fat, 6 g fibre, 1655 mg sodium, per serving. chatelaine.com COOK pasta in a large pot of boiling water, following package directions, until al dente, 6 to 8 min. Add peas for last 2 min of pasta cooking. reserve 1/2 cup cooking water. Drain and rinse pasta and peas. return pasta and peas to the cooking pot. mELT butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low. add onion and cook until tender, about 3 min. Stir in flour. cook until lightly golden, about 1 min. Slowly whisk in milk. add bay leaf. heat until slightly thickened and bubbly. add ham. pour over pasta and peas, discarding bay leaf. add salt, parsley and lemon juice. Stir until evenly mixed and hot, about 2 more min. if pasta is dry, stir in reserved water. SERVES 4 | 585 calories, 26 g protein, 103 g carbs, 11 g fat, 14 g fibre, 644 mg sodium, per serving. john cullen; Michael GraYDon Gnocchi with Arugula & Cambozola dinner in 30 87 TKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTK buttered carrots sweet-and-sour rosemary carrots tangy carrot & cucumber salad curried shrimp with cucumber easy-roll sushi wraps pita wraps with saucy pork citrus-braised fennel creamy fennel & celery soup baked risotto with roasted fennel lemon-curry apple slaw pork chops with brie & apples apple-berry brown betty mushroom-barley pilaf salisbury steak with mushrooms chicken, mushroom & goat cheese wraps swiss chard sauté with brazil nuts honeyed swiss chard with plums pasta with swiss chard and raisins braised potatoes upside-down potato cake smashed potatoes with parsley & sea salt sweet pea & parmesan crostini zucchini & pea sauté roasted halibut with minted pea coulis chatelaine.com buttered carrots carrots 10 min PReP | 10 min total 750 g 2 tbsp 1 tsp 1/4 tsp small carrots, about 2 bunches butter honey salt Bring a pot partially filled with water to a boil over high. add carrots. Cook until fork-tender, 3 to 7 min. Drain. return to pot and stir in butter, honey and salt. Cook over medium until glazed. serve immediately. ServeS 6 | 78 calories, 1 g protein, 10 g carbs, 4 g fat, 3 g fibre, 190 mg sodium, per serving. RobeRto CaRuso; john Cullen ingredient tip: Freshly picked carrots don’t need to be peeled — just scrub well before cooking. If carrots are larger than finger-sized, cut into halves or quarters. chatelaine.com sweet-and-sour rosemary carrots tangy carrot & cucumber salad 5 min PReP | 12 min total 10 min PReP | 10 min total 5 1 tbsp 2 tbsp 2 tbsp 1 tsp medium peeled carrots, cut into french-fry-sized sticks butter brown sugar red-wine vinegar chopped fresh rosemary Bring a saucepan of water to a boil. add carrots. boil gently over medium until fork-tender, 6 to 8 min. Drain. Return saucepan to burner. add butter, brown sugar, red-wine vinegar, rosemary and carrots. stir until evenly coated, 1 to 2 min. ServeS 4 | 75 calories, 1 g protein, 12 g carbs, 3 g fat, 2 g fibre, 74 mg sodium, per serving. 1/3 cup 2 tbsp 1/2 tsp 1/2 tsp 1/2 tsp 1 2 1 rice vinegar granulated sugar salt hot chili-garlic sauce dark sesame oil english cucumber carrots medium shallot Stir vinegar with sugar, salt, chili-garlic sauce and sesame oil in a large bowl until sugar is dissolved. Slice cucumber in half lengthwise, then into quarters crosswise. using a mandolin, julienne cucumber, carrots and shallot. toSS vegetables in rice-vinegar mixture. serve immediately or refrigerate up to one day. ServeS 8 | 32 calories, 1 g protein, 8 g carbs, mIChael albeRstat; john Cullen 1 g fibre, 160 mg sodium, per serving. make-Ahead tip: this salad gets better the longer it sits. Serving tip: excellent as a side salad, burger topping or pita filling. dinner in 30 91 cucumber curried shrimp with cucumber 10 min PReP | 20 min total 340-g pkg 1 1 1/2 cup 1/4 tsp butter red onion, sliced garlic cloves, minced curry paste, such as indian or thai red curry frozen, uncooked medium or large shrimp, peeled and thawed english cucumber, seeded and thickly sliced diagonally yellow pepper, sliced into bite-sized strips chopped fresh basil or cilantro salt (optional) melt butter in a large frying pan over medium. add onion and cook until it starts to soften, about 2 min. add garlic and curry paste, stirring until fragrant, about 30 sec. Increase heat to mediumhigh. add shrimp and stir-fry until they start to turn bright pink, 1 to 3 min. add cucumber and pepper. Continue stir-frying until pepper is tender-crisp, about 4 more min. stir in basil and salt. ServeS 4 | 201 calories, 19 g protein, 12 g carbs, 9 g fat, 2 g fibre, 395 mg sodium, per serving. Serving tip: serve with rice cooked according to package directions, adding a stick of cinnamon. Remove stick and discard before serving. chatelaine.com RobeRto CaRuso; yvonne DuIvenvooRDen 2 tbsp 1/2 2 2 tsp easy-roll sushi wraps 20 min PReP | 40 min total 1 cup 2 tbsp 1 tsp 2 tsp 2 sheets 4 1 1/2 227-g pkg short-grain rice rice vinegar granulated sugar dark sesame oil nori (seaweed), snipped into small strips large flour tortillas ripe avocado, sliced small english cucumber, sliced into thick strips imitation king crab legs, about 8 legs soy sauce and wasabi paste (optional) Ryan szulC; yvonne DuIvenvooRDen Bring rice and 2 cups water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce heat to low. simmer, covered, until liquid is absorbed, about 20 min. spread hot rice evenly on a baking sheet. Cool in freezer for 5 min. turn into a large bowl. Drizzle with vinegar, sugar and oil. stir in nori. Divide into 4 portions. lAy a tortilla on a cutting board. using wet fingers, spread 1 portion of rice mixture over tortilla. Place a quarter of the avocado and cucumber slices and 2 pieces of crab on top of rice in a row about 1 in. from the bottom. tightly roll tortilla toward the centre to enclose filling. Cut into rolls. Repeat. serve with soy and wasabi. ServeS 4 | 585 calories, 18 g protein, 93 g carbs, 16 g fat, 7 g fibre, 961 mg sodium, per serving. pita wraps with saucy pork 10 min PReP | 20 min total 2 tbsp 2 tbsp 1 tbsp 1 tsp 1/4 tsp 1 8 1 1/4 barbecue sauce hoisin sauce hot chili-garlic sauce soy sauce dark sesame oil pork tenderloin, about 375 g to 500 g, cut into thin strips small pitas carrot, coarsely grated cucumber, thinly sliced handful of fresh parsley (optional) PoSition rack on bottom shelf of oven. Preheat to 500F. line a baking sheet with foil, then spray with oil. stir barbecue sauce with hoisin, chili-garlic sauce, soy and sesame oil in a bowl. add pork and stir to coat. SPreAD pork in single layer on baking sheet. Roast on bottom shelf of oven until lightly glazed, 7 to 8 min. to Serve , lay a few slices of pork in centre of each tortilla. top with carrot, cucumber and parsley. mAkeS 8 wrAPS | 338 calories, 22 g protein, 35 g carbs, 12 g fat, 4 g fibre, 517 mg sodium, per wrap. dinner in 30 93 fennel citrus-braised fennel 5 min PReP | 25 min total 1 1 cup 1/4 cup 1 tbsp 2 tbsp large fennel bulb chicken broth orange juice butter orange zest Slice tough bottom end from fennel bulb and discard. thickly slice lengthwise. arrange in a single layer in a large frying pan. add broth, orange juice and butter. Cover and bring to a boil. then reduce heat to medium-low. simmer, covered, until fennel is tender, 18 to 20 min. Remove fennel to a shallow serving dish. bring broth to a boil. Continue boiling until sauce is slightly reduced, 2 to 3 min. stir in zest. Pour sauce over fennel. RobeRto CaRuso; mIChael albeRstat ServeS 4 | 53 calories, 1 g protein, 7 g carbs, 3 g fat, 2 g fibre, 272 mg sodium, per serving. chatelaine.com creamy fennel & celery soup baked risotto with roasted fennel 15 min PReP | 40 min total 10 min PReP | 35 min total 2 cups 2 cups 2 cups 1/3 cup 1/2 tsp 1/2 tsp 1/2 cup 1 tbsp sliced celery, about 4 stalks sliced fennel, about half a bulb chicken broth long-grain rice dried tarragon salt milk lemon juice sour cream, chopped dill, olive oil (optional) john Cullen; geoRge whItesIDe comBine celery, fennel, broth, 2 cups water, rice, tarragon and salt in a large saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until celery is tender, about 25 min. wHirl soup in a food processor until smooth. Return soup to saucepan and set over medium. stir in milk and lemon juice and continue cooking until heated through, 3 min. garnish with sour cream, dill and olive oil. ServeS 4 | 104 calories, 5 g protein, 20 g carbs, 2 g fat, 3 fibre, 837 mg sodium, per serving. make-Ahead tip: soup will keep well in refrigerator up to 2 days, or in freezer, in a covered container, up to a month. 2 cups 2 1 1 1 cup 1 tsp 1 1 tbsp 1 1/2 cup vegetable broth garlic cloves, minced large tomato, chopped onion, finely chopped arborio rice italian seasoning large fennel bulb, quartered and sliced into thin wedges (keep fronds for garnish) olive oil egg, beaten grated parmesan PoSition racks in centre and bottom third of oven. Preheat to 400F. stir broth with garlic, tomato, onion, rice and seasoning in an ovenproof pot set over medium-high. bring to a boil. tightly cover pot with an ovenproof lid or foil. bake in centre of oven until liquid is absorbed, 20 to 25 min. toSS fennel with oil on a baking sheet. Roast on bottom of oven, until tender-crisp, 12 to 15 min. stir egg and parmesan into risotto. serve with fennel. ServeS 4 | 332 calories, 12 g protein, 53 g carbs, 9 g fat, 4 g fibre, 628 mg sodium, per serving. good source of calcium. dinner in 30 95 apples lemon-curry apple slaw 10 min PReP | 10 min total 1/4 cup 3 tbsp 1/2 tsp 1/8 tsp 2 light mayonnaise lemon juice mild curry powder salt large unpeeled crisp apples, cut into matchsticks Stir mayonnaise with lemon juice, curry powder and salt in a medium bowl. stir in apples until well coated. RobeRto CaRuso; john Cullen ServeS 4 | 110 calories, 1 g protein, 18 g carbs, 5 g fat, 3 g fibre, 175 mg sodium, per serving. chatelaine.com pork chops with brie & apples 10 min PReP | 35 min total 90 g 4 1 tbsp 1 1 tbsp 1/2 tsp brie or camembert bone-in, centre-cut pork chops, at least 1 in. thick vegetable oil large unpeeled apple, sliced into thin wedges dijon mustard italian or poultry seasoning cut brie into 4 slices (it’s okay to leave rind on). geoRge whItesIDe; yvonne DuIvenvooRDen make a slit about 2 in. long in side of each chop. stuff each with a slice of brie. heat a very large frying pan over medium-high. add 2 tsp oil, then chops. Cook in 2 batches until lightly golden, 2 to 3 min per side. Remove chops to a plate as they are done. reDuce heat to medium. add remaining oil and apple. Cook until golden, 3 min. Pour in 1/4 cup water. add Dijon and seasoning. scrape up and stir in any brown bits from pan bottom. Push apple wedges to side of pan. Return chops to pan. Cover and reduce heat to medium-low. simmer, turning chops over halfway, until pork is springy when pressed, 10 to 12 min. Remove chops and apple to plates. Cook sauce on high until thick, about 2 min. ServeS 4 | 329 calories, 26 g protein, 9 g carbs, 21 g fat, 1 g fibre, 249 mg sodium, per serving. apple-berry brown betty 20 min PReP | 1 hour 30 min total 600-g pkg 2 3 1/2 cup 1 tsp 1/4 tsp 1/4 tsp 1/2 cup frozen mixed berries unpeeled apples, cored and coarsely grated thick slices stale, crusty italian bread brown sugar cinnamon ground ginger salt unsalted butter, melted Stir berries with apples in a slow-cooker insert. smooth out into an even layer. break bread into pieces and place in a food processor. Pulse until small crumbs form. they should measure 2 cups. In a large bowl, stir bread crumbs with sugar, cinnamon, ginger, salt and butter until combined. sprinkle crumb mixture evenly over berry mixture. PlAce a clean tea towel, folded in half, between the pot and the lid of the slow cooker to absorb moisture. Cover and cook on high until fruit is hot, about 1 1/2 hours. serve warm with ice cream. ServeS 8 | 269 calories, 3 g protein, 37 g carbs, 13 g fat, 5 g fibre, 243 mg sodium, per serving. testing tip: the peel on the apples contains natural pectin, which helps thicken this dessert. dinner in 30 97 mushrooms mushroom-barley pilaf 10 min PReP | 35 min total 2 tbsp 1 4 1/2 cups 1 cup 2 cups 1 1/4 tsp 1/4 cups 1/4 cup olive oil onion, diced mixed mushrooms, thickly sliced pearl barley, rinsed and drained chicken broth salt dried cranberries chopped parsley HeAt a medium saucepan over medium-high. add oil, then onion. Cook until onions are soft, about 2 min. add mushrooms and cook until softened, 2 more min. stir in barley, broth and salt. bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and simmer until barley absorbs most of the liquid, about 18 min. stir in dried cranberries and continue simmering until liquid is absorbed, about 10 more min. stir in chopped parsley. RobeRto CaRuso; jIm noRton ServeS 4 | 331 calories, 10 g protein, 58 g carbs, 9 g fat, 10 g fibre, 52 mg sodium, per serving. chatelaine.com angus FeRgusson; mIChael gRayDon salisbury steak & mushrooms chicken, mushroom & goat cheese wraps 10 min PReP | 30 min total 10 min PReP | 15 min total 1 2 1 1 tbsp 2 tsp 1 tsp 1/2 tsp 1/2 cup 500-g pkg 2-3 tbsp 227-g pkg 2 tbsp 1 1/2 cups 1/4 cup 2 250-g pkg 1/8 tsp 1 2 130-g pkg small onion, finely chopped garlic cloves, minced egg, beaten worcestershire sauce dried sage leaves, crumbled onion powder (optional) salt store-bought dry bread crumbs lean ground beef butter sliced mushrooms all-purpose flour beef broth chopped parsley comBine onion, garlic, egg, worcestershire, sage, onion powder, salt and bread crumbs in a bowl. Crumble in meat and gently mix. Form into 6 oval-shaped steaks, each about a 1/2 in. thick. melt 1 tbsp butter in a large non-stick frying pan over medium. Cook steaks in 2 batches, adding more butter if needed, until lightly brown, 3 min per side. Remove to a platter. add another 1 tbsp butter if pan is dry, then add mushrooms. Cook until soft, 4 min. stir in flour, then broth. bring to a boil. Return steaks and any juices to pan. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until steaks are cooked through, 5 to 10 min. sprinkle with parsley. serve with egg noodles and green beans. ServeS 6 | 289 calories, 21 g protein, 13 g carbs, 17 g fat, 2 g fibre, 610 mg sodium, per serving. excellent source of vitamin b12 . 8 1/4 cup sliced button mushrooms salt rotisserie chicken roasted red peppers, sliced (optional) creamy goat cheese sprouts or pea shoots small flour tortillas sun-dried tomato or basil pesto HeAt a large frying pan over medium-high. lightly brush with vegetable oil. add mushrooms. sprinkle with salt and season with fresh pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms soften slightly, about 5 min. Remove and discard skin from chicken, then pull off meat and tear or cut into bite-sized strips. arrange all wrap ingredients in bowls or on a large platter. assemble wraps and serve. ServeS 4 | 295 calories, 24 g protein, 21 g carbs, 13 g fat, 2 g fibre, 595 mg sodium, per wrap. dinner in 30 99 chard swiss chard sauté with brazil nuts 5 min PReP | 10 min total 2 tbsp 1 bunch 1/4 cup 1/8 tsp olive oil swiss chard, thinly sliced coarsely chopped brazil nuts salt zest of 1 orange HeAt a large frying pan over medium-high. when hot, add 1 tbsp olive oil. add chard, brazil nuts and salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until chard is wilted, 3 to 5 min. Remove from heat and stir in zest. Drizzle with remaining 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil. ServeS 4 | 141 calories, 4 g protein, 6 g carbs, 13 g fat, 3 g fibre, 339 mg sodium, per serving. RobeRto CaRuso; mIChael gRayDon ingredient tip: brazil nuts are an extremely good source of immune-boosting selenium. chatelaine.com honeyed swiss chard with plums pasta with swiss chard & raisins 10 min PReP | 10 min total 10 min PReP | 25 min total 2 tbsp 1 1 bunch 4 2 tbsp 1/2 tsp butter garlic clove, minced swiss chard, thickly sliced plums, pitted and cut into wedges honey ground cumin melt butter in a large frying pan over medium- high. add garlic, then swiss chard. Cook, stirring frequently, until chard starts to wilt, about 2 min. stir in plums, honey and ground cumin. sauté until chard wilts and plums are warm, 3 min. geoRge whItesIDe; mIChael gRayDon ServeS 4 | 140 calories, 3 g protein, 21 g carbs, 6 g fat, 3 g fibre, 308 mg sodium, per serving. 250 g 3 cups 1/4 cup 2 tbsp 1 tbsp 2 1/4 tsp 1/2 540-ml can 1/4 tsp orecchiette, about 2 1/2 cups packed sliced swiss chard, about 5 leaves raisins dry vermouth or water olive oil garlic cloves, minced red chili flakes chickpeas, about 1 cup, rinsed zest of 1 lemon salt ricotta cheese (optional) cook pasta according to package directions, 12 to 16 min. add swiss chard during last min of boiling. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of cooking liquid. Combine raisins and vermouth in a microwave-safe bowl. microwave on high until plumped, about 30 sec. HeAt a non-stick frying pan over medium-low. add oil, then garlic and chili flakes. Cook, stirring often until fragrant, 4 min. add chickpeas and zest. Cook until chickpeas are warm, 1 min. stir in drained pasta mixture, raisins and salt. add just enough cooking liquid to moisten. garnish with ricotta. ServeS 3 | 523 calories, 18 g protein, 97 g carbs, 7 g fat, 11 g fibre, 735 mg sodium, per serving. dinner in 30 101 potatoes braised potatoes 10 min PReP | 25 min total 1 tbsp 1 3 750 g 1 cup 1 sprig 1/8 tsp olive oil medium onion, chopped garlic cloves, minced baby red potatoes, cut into quarters chicken broth fresh rosemary hot red-chili flakes HeAt a large wide frying pan over medium. add oil, then onion and garlic. Cook until onion is soft, about 3 min. add potatoes, broth, rosemary sprig and chili flakes. bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium. gently boil, partially covered, until potatoes are fork-tender, 15 min. RobeRto CaRuso; jIm noRton ServeS 4 | 184 calories, 5 g protein, 34 g carbs, 4 g fat, 4 g fibre, 243 mg sodium, per serving. chatelaine.com upside-down potato cake 20 min PReP | 70 min total 1 kg 3 tbsp 1/2 tsp yukon Gold potatoes, about 4 medium, peeled butter, melted salt PreHeAt oven to 400F. using a mandolin, slice potatoes no thicker than 1/4 in. HeAt 2 tbsp butter in a 9-in. ovenproof frying pan, geoRge whItesIDe; john Cullen over medium. begin in the centre of the pan and layer potatoes in a spiral, overlapping slightly to cover pan. sprinkle with salt. season with pepper. Repeat layering, seasoning between each layer. using the back of a spatula, press down on centre of potatoes to even out. brush with remaining butter. using a spatula, lift up bottom layer of potatoes and take a peek. the base should be golden brown. Cover pan with foil. smashed potatoes with parsley & sea salt 5 min PReP | 30 min total 1 kg 4 tsp 1/2 tsp 1/4 cup red-skinned baby potatoes olive oil sea salt chopped fresh parsley Bring a large pot of water to a boil. add potatoes and cook until tender, about 20 min. Drain potatoes and transfer back into pot. Drizzle with olive oil. smash very lightly with a potato masher, then sprinkle with sea salt. stir in parsley. ServeS 4 | 263 calories, 5 g protein, 51 g carbs, 5 g fat, 5 g fibre, 309 mg sodium, per serving. BAke in centre of oven for 25 min. Remove foil. Continue baking until potatoes are tender, but crisp around the edges, 20 to 30 more min. Remove from oven. let stand 10 min. Run a knife around the edges and underneath potatoes before unmoulding. gently shake the pan from side to side. when the cake moves easily in the pan, place a flat serving plate on top of pan and turn over to unmould. slice into wedges. ServeS 8 | 112 calories, 2 g protein, 17 g carbs, 4 g fat, 1 g fibre, 180 mg sodium, per serving. dinner in 30 103 frozen peas zucchini & pea sauté 5 min PReP | 10 min total 1 tsp 1 2 1/4 cup 1/4 tsp 1 cup vegetable oil small garlic clove, minced medium zucchini, cut into french-fry-sized sticks pinch red-chili flakes water salt frozen peas HeAt a large frying pan over medium-high. add oil, then garlic, zucchini and chili flakes. sauté 1 min, then add 1/4 cup water and salt. Cook until zucchini starts to soften, about 2 min. add peas and continue cooking until heated through, about 2 more min. ServeS 4 | 49 calories, 2 g protein, 8 g carbs, RobeRto CaRuso; joDI PuDge 1 g fat, 3 g fibre, 169 mg sodium, per serving. chatelaine.com roasted halibut with minted pea coulis sweet pea & parmesan crostini 15 min PReP | 35 min total 15 min PReP | 20 min total 2 1/2 cup 1 1/2 tsp 2 cups 1/2 cup 2 tbsp 6 1 tbsp 1 tsp 1 large shallots, finely chopped dry white wine salt frozen peas 35% cream chopped fresh mint leaves halibut fillets, each about 180 g butter vegetable oil lime, cut into 6 wedges Bring shallots, wine and 1/2 tsp salt to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat. simmer until shallots are soft, 5 min. add peas, cream and mint. Cook until peas are soft, 5 min. Purée in a blender. Push coulis through a sieve into a bowl. Discard pulp. yvonne DuIvenvooRDen PreHeAt oven to 400F. sprinkle fish with 1 tsp salt. season with pepper. melt butter in a large non-stick frying pan over medium-high. add oil, then fillets, skin-side up, in 2 batches. Cook until golden, about 3 min. transfer to a lined baking sheet, skin-side down. Roast in centre of oven until a knife tip inserted in centre of fish and held for 10 sec comes out warm, 5 to 7 min. serve with coulis and lime wedges. ServeS 6 | 319 calories, 39 g protein, 6 g carbs, 14 g fat, 735 mg sodium, per serving. 8 2 cups 1/2 cup 1/4 cup 2 tbsp 1 tbsp 1/4 tsp 16 thinly sliced pancetta rounds frozen peas freshly grated parmesan cheese shredded fresh basil lemon juice olive oil salt toasted baguette slices HeAt a large non-stick frying pan over mediumhigh. add pancetta in one layer and cook until crisp, 1 to 2 min per side. Cook in 2 batches, if necessary. Remove to a paper-towel-lined cutting board. when cool, carefully slice in half. Bring 4 cups water to a boil in a large pot. add peas. Cook until very tender, 5 to 7 min. Drain, then pulse in a food processor with parmesan, basil, lemon juice, oil and salt until smooth. top each baguette slice with 1/4 tsp of pea purée, then a piece of pancetta overtop. spread more purée overtop. mAkeS 16 croStini | 76 calories, 3 g protein, 5 g carbs, 5 g fat, 1 g fibre, 114 mg sodium, per crostini. Prep tip: toast baguette by brushing both sides with olive oil. toast in 500F oven until golden, 1 to 3 min per side. dinner in 30 105 TKTKTKTK TKTKTKTK creamy indian paneer classic basil pesto chili-lime butter marinated mushrooms with shallots & thyme pecan-cranberry granola orange-vanilla ice cream chatelaine.com TKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTK 10 minutes dinner in 30 107 10 minutes 3 tasty Ways to use it Soy-Sauce add 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tsp toasted sesame seeds and 1 tsp dark sesame oil to curds before draining. cube and add to stir-fries. creamy indian paneer 2l 1/4 cup 3% milk, at room temperature fresh lemon juice Ingredient Tip: using 3% milk is key to making a richer, more flavourful paneer. Lay a 10 x 10-in. square piece of double-layer cheesecloth in a medium strainer or colander over a large bowl. Pour milk into a large, very wide saucepan and heat over medium-high. stir often until milk comes to a gentle boil, about 9 min. remove from heat. STIr in lemon juice and keep stirring until milk curdles. Milky-white curds will float to the surface. The liquid whey will turn yellow. When milk is completely curdled, pour mixture into the cheesecloth-lined strainer. Drain and press cheese with the back of a spoon for 30 sec. squeeze and gather up corners of cloth to cover paneer. Flatten into a disc. Press down with a heavy bowl in the strainer. let drain for 30 more min. remove cloth. Wrap cheese in plastic wrap. refrigerate up to 1 week. MakeS 2 CupS | 214 calories, 14 g protein, 3 g carbs, 16 g fat, 15 mg sodium, per 1/2 cup. Excellent source of B12 . chatelaine.com Cilantro-Chili add 1/4 cup chopped cilantro and 1/4 tsp hot red-pepper flakes to curds before draining. cut into strips and add to salads. Cinnamon-Sugar add 1 tsp cinnamon to curds before draining. cube and sprinkle with golden raisins and brown sugar. Saag paneer pan-fry 1 cup cubed paneer in 2 tbsp butter over medium until golden. remove, then add 1/8 tsp cumin seeds, 1 chopped onion, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 tsp grated fresh ginger and 1/4 tsp garam masala. cook until onion is soft. add 8 cups packed, shredded spinach. cook until wilted. add 3/4 cup 10% cream. return paneer to pan and sprinkle with 1/4 tsp salt. cook until liquid is almost absorbed. Stir in 1 tbsp lemon juice. protein-packed Sandwich mash 1 cup crumbled paneer with 2 tbsp mayo, 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill and 1 tsp each Worcestershire sauce and Tabasco. Sandwich between sliced cucumber and lettuce. Savoury Salad marinate paneer cubes in salad dressing. Keep refrigerated and use as a garnish. ryan szulc switch it up dinner in 30 109 TKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTK 10 minutes 3 tasty Ways to use it Arugula-Almond in place of basil and pine nuts, use 4 cups fresh arugula leaves and 1/2 cup toasted almonds. Cilantro-Walnut classic basil pesto 2 to 3 4 cups 1/2 cup 1/3 cup 2 tbsp 1/4 tsp 1/3 cup 1/3 cup garlic cloves basil leaves (packed) toasted pine nuts (optional) grated parmesan cheese fresh lemon juice salt olive oil vegetable oil Drop garlic cloves through the spout of a food processor or blender while it’s running. add basil, pine nuts, parmesan, lemon juice and salt. Whirl until finely chopped. With motor still running, gradually add oils. Whirl until mixture is thickened, scraping down sides as needed. MakeS 1 1/3 CupS | 91 calories, 1 g protein, 1 g carbs, 9 g fat, 51 mg sodium, per tbsp. Store It: Pesto will keep well, covered and refrigerated, for up to 1 week. or freeze it in ice-cube trays and store the frozen pesto cubes in a resealable freezer bag for up to 3 months. chatelaine.com in place of basil and pine nuts, use 4 cups fresh cilantro (including stems) and 1/2 cup toasted walnuts. Sun-dried Tomato in place of basil, use 2 cups sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, patted dry. Feta Spread Whirl 200 g of feta with 1/4 cup pesto in a food processor. use as sandwich spread. or for an appetizer, spread over baguette slices and bake on a baking sheet in 400F oven until spread is warm and bread is toasted, 4 to 6 min. top with prosciutto or sliced tomatoes. Broccoli with Tomatoes coarsely chop 2 deseeded tomatoes. transfer to a large bowl. mash in 1/4 cup pesto and 2 tbsp lemon juice. Steam 1 bunch broccoli, cut into florets. add drained hot broccoli and toss. Serve immediately. MichaEl grayDon switch it up roasted Fish Spread pesto over fillets of halibut, salmon or trout. roast on a baking sheet in 400F oven until a knife tip inserted into the thickest part of the fish and held for 10 sec comes out warm, 10 to 15 min. dinner in 30 111 TKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTK 10 minutes For each of these variations, start with 1/2 cup roomtemperature, unsalted butter Blue Cheese combine butter with 1/2 cup crumbled stilton or roquefort cheese, 2 tbsp Dijon and 1 tbsp finely chopped chives. Shallot combine butter with 3 tbsp diced shallots. Niçoise chili-lime butter 1/2 cup 1 tbsp 1 tbsp 1/8 tsp unsalted butter, at room temperature finely grated lime zest lime juice chili-garlic sauce STIr butter with a wooden spoon in a medium bowl until creamy. stir in zest, juice and chili-garlic sauce. scrape onto a piece of waxed paper. Fold one edge of the paper over butter and smooth, shaping the mixture into a log about 5 in. long. roll the log and seal by twisting the ends. CHILL log in the refrigerator for at least an hour before using. Wrap in foil and refrigerate up to 1 week or freeze up to 3 months. 10 min in the kitchen + 1 Hour CHILLINg chatelaine.com MakeS 1/2 Cup | 31 calories, 3 g fat, 1 mg sodium, per tsp. combine butter with 1/4 cup finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes, 1 diced anchovy, 1 minced clove garlic and 1/4 tsp dried oregano. Garlic-Herb combine butter with 2 tbsp finely chopped parsley and 1 tbsp finely minced garlic. 8 tasty Ways to use it Tex-Mex Corn toss cooked corn with chililime butter. Classic Steak top grilled steak with a slice of bluecheese butter. pasta Nicoise Stir niçoise butter into hot pasta. thin out with pasta cooking water. easy roast Spread shallot butter under chicken or turkey skin before roasting. Sesame Chips brush melted honey-sesame butter over tortillas. bake at 350F until crunchy, 10 min. Cinnamon-Sugar Breakfast Treat Slather french toast with cinnamonsugar butter. Honey-Sesame French Beans Sauté green beans with shallot butter and chopped fresh tarragon. combine butter with 1 tbsp brown sugar and 1/4 tsp cinnamon. combine butter with 2 tbsp honey and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds. easiest Fish Set slices of niçoise or garlic-herb butter on top of hot pan-fried trout, halibut or scallops. john cullEn switch it up dinner in 30 113 TKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTK 10 minutes Balsamic Mushrooms Substitute 4 large sliced garlic cloves for shallots and use balsamic instead of redwine vinegar. omit thyme. Mushrooms & Bocconcini marinated mushrooms with Shallots & thyme 2 227-g pkgs 4 1/4 cup 1/4 cup 1/4 tsp 1 tsp button mushrooms, washed and dried shallots, sliced olive oil red-wine vinegar salt dried thyme preHeaT oven to 475F. slice mush- rooms in half and arrange in one layer on a large rimmed baking sheet. add shallots. roast in top third of oven until mushrooms have released most of their juices, about 5 min. WHISk oil with vinegar, salt and thyme in a large bowl. add hot mushrooms and shallots, and toss until coated. Pack into 2 500-ml Mason jars. Distribute oil-vinegar mixture between jars. Fasten lids. refrigerate at least 12 hours before serving. They will develop more and more flavour over the next few weeks. SerVeS 6 | 46 calories, 1 g protein, 4 g carbs, 3 g fat, 1 g fibre, 34 mg sodium, per serving. chatelaine.com Substitute 4 large sliced garlic cloves for shallots, and white-wine vinegar instead of red-wine vinegar. Stir in 4 thinly sliced sun-dried tomatoes and 200 g drained mini bocconcini balls before packing into jars. Ginger-Sesame Mushrooms roast 484 g oyster mushrooms, torn into large strips. Whisk 2 tbsp vegetable oil with 2 tbsp dark sesame oil, 1/4 cup rice vinegar, 3 tbsp grated fresh ginger and 1/2 tsp red-chili flakes. add hot oyster mushrooms and pack into jars. 4 tasty Ways to use it antipasto Bites Skewer mushrooms & bocconcini with sun-dried tomatoes and basil. asiago Mushroom Flatbread brush greek pitas with oil-vinegar mixture from mushrooms and bocconcini. top with grated asiago and any sliced, marinated mushrooms. bake in a 400F oven until cheese is melted, 15 min. top with arugula. artichoke and Mushroom Bruschetta mix any chopped marinated mushrooms with chopped artichoke hearts and roasted red peppers. Spoon on crostini or crackers. ginger-Mushroom Burgers chop 1/2 cup ginger-sesame Mushrooms. Stir into 450 g ground beef with 1/2 tsp salt. Shape into 6 patties. cook in a large frying pan, 5 min per side. angus FErgusson switch it up dinner in 30 115 TKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTK 10 minutes 4 tasty Ways to use it Seed Swap in place of pepita seeds, use 1 cup raw peeled sunflower seeds or 1/2 cup sesame seeds. Just Nuts pecan-cranberry granola 1/2 cup 1/3 cup 2 tsp 1/4 tsp 1/4 tsp 3 cups 100-g pkg 1 cup 1 cup honey vegetable oil vanilla salt cinnamon large-flake oats pecan halves, about 1 cup pepita seeds (shelled pumpkin seeds) dried cranberries WHISk honey with oil, vanilla, salt and cinnamon in a large bowl. stir in oats, pecans and pepita seeds. HeaT 2 large non-stick frying pans over medium-high (using two pans cuts cooking time in half). When hot, divide oat mixture between pans. cook, stirring frequently, about 1 min, then reduce heat to medium. continue stirring, adjusting heat as needed, until golden and toasted, about 6 more min. stir in cranberries. TraNSFer to a baking sheet to cool completely. granola will keep well, stored in an airtight container at room temperature, for up to 1 week. MakeS 4 CupS | 515 calories, 11 g protein, 59 g carbs, 29 g fat, 6 g fibre, 80 mg sodium, per 1/2 cup. Excellent source of iron. chatelaine.com omit cranberries. double quantity of nuts, replacing berries with almonds or walnut halves. Orange-Apricot Subtitute chopped dried apricots for cranberries, and zest an orange over finished granola. Fragrant Spices in place of cinnamon, use 1/4 tsp ground ginger, grated nutmeg or a combination. Movie Snack Stir 4 cups popcorn with 1 cup granola in a large bowl. Store in resealable bags. Crunchy Salad Scatter 1/4 cup granola over your favourite spinach salad for extra crunch. granola To go melt 3 tbsp butter with 2 cups chopped marshmallows in a saucepan over medium, stirring often, for 2 min. Stir until smooth, then add 3 cups granola. Scrape mixture into an 8 x 8-in. square baking dish lined with overhanging plastic wrap. cover with plastic wrap and let stand at least 2 hours. cut into bars. john cullEn switch it up 5-Min Dessert grate peeled apples and pears. Firmly press into ramekins, stopping 1/2 in. from rim. Scatter granola overtop. microwave on high until fruit is tender, about 3 min. dinner in 30 117 TKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTKTK 10 minutes 3 tasty Ways to use it Orange-Chocolate orange-Vanilla ice cream 2 tbsp 1/2 cup 1/4 cup 1 1/3 cup 1 2 cups 3 tbsp finely grated orange zest orange juice fresh lime juice icing sugar vanilla bean 35% cream orange-flavoured liqueur WHISk zest with citrus juices and icing sugar in bowl of stand mixer until sugar dissolves. SLICe bean in half. use the dull side of a paring knife to scrape the seeds out of the pod. stir seeds into sugar mixture. add cream. Whisk on medium until mixture forms soft peaks, 2 to 3 min. aDD liqueur and whisk until com- 10 min in the kitchen + 4 HourS FreezINg chatelaine.com bined. scrape into a 9 x 5-in. loaf pan. cover surface with a piece of wax or parchment paper. Freeze 4 to 5 hours. let soften 15 min before serving. SerVeS 8 | 285 calories, 1 g protein, 25 g carbs, 21 g fat, 22 mg sodium, per serving. good source of vitamin a. Substitute chocolate-flavoured liqueur for orange liqueur. Stir another 3 tbsp chocolate liqueur with 100 g melted and cooled chocolate. Swirl into cream mixture before freezing. Turkish Fold 1/3 cup chopped toasted pistachios, 2 tsp rose water and 1/4 tsp cinnamon into cream before freezing. Kid-Friendly omit liqueur. rose-Scented Napoleon brush a sheet of phyllo pastry with melted butter, then sprinkle with a little sugar. cover with another phyllo sheet, lining up the edges. brush with butter and sprinkle with sugar. repeat with 2 more sheets. cut stack into 20 squares. bake on a greased pan at 375F until golden, 8 min. layer 3 crisps with 2 scoops Turkish ice cream. garnish with honey and pistachios. orange-Vanilla Float put a scoop of Kid-Friendly ice cream in a tall glass. top with orange pop. MichaEl grayDon switch it up Triple-Chocolate ’wich brush chewy chocolate cookies with chocolateflavoured liqueur. press a scoop of orange-chocolate ice cream in between. Wrap in plastic. 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CHATELAINE.COM/ORDER 92 June 2010 | chatelaine.co 0610-HM-10_MIN_MAKEOVER.indd 92 index STARTERS Apple-Fennel Salad with Prosciutto & Walnuts 14 Creamy Fennel & Celery Soup 95 Crispy Sesame & Tofu Cakes 67 Sweet Pea & Parmesan Crostini 105 MAINS Chicken Baby Greens with Chicken & Spring Vegetables 14 BBQ Chicken with Piri Piri Sauce 28 Chicken & Dumplings 28 Chicken, Mango & Brie Quesadillas 30 Chicken Miso Noodle Soup 12 Chicken, Mushroom & Goat Cheese Wraps 99 Chicken on Cilantro-Ginger Noodles 22 Chicken Tortilla Lasagna 32 Cilantro-Lime Chicken Soup 10 Cinnamon Chicken with Butternut Squash 24 Classic Tom Yum Soup with Chicken & Shrimp 10 Easy Chicken Tostadas 32 Ginger Chicken Stir-Fry with 2 Greens 24 Herbed Chicken with Mint-Pepper Salsa 26 Kung Pao Chicken 22 Lemon Chicken Spaghettini 82 Lemon Chicken with Bok Choy 21 Spaghetti & Herbed Chicken Meatballs 84 Stuffed Greek Chicken 30 Meat Almost Instant Mac & Cheese 82 Barbecued Steaks with Argentinean Salsa 37 Chunky Chipotle-Pork Chili 44 Creamy Ham & Pea Fusilli 86 Crispy Pork Chops with Sautéed Apples 38 chatelaine.com Ginger Mojito Pork 40 Glazed Rack of Lamb with Shallot Gravy & Baby Potatoes 40 Ham & Cheese Frittata 42 Korean Beef Bulgogi 38 Lamb Koftas with Tzatziki 46 Lentil, Kale & Sausage Soup 9 Pita Wraps with Saucy Pork 93 Pork Chops with Brie & Apples 97 Salisbury Steak & Mushrooms 99 Saucy Eggplant & Pork Stir-Fry 42 Sesame-Ginger Steak & Noodle Salad 48 Shrimp & Pork Mini-Burgers 58 Smoky White-Bean Chili 46 Upside-Down Shepherd’s Pie 48 Seafood Cajun Shrimp 54 Classic Tom Yum Soup with Chicken & Shrimp 10 Creamy Crab Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Dill 80 Curried Coconut Mussels 53 Curried Shrimp with Cucumber 92 Easy-Roll Sushi Wraps 93 Gingery Fish with TropicalFruit Salsa 54 Halibut & Zucchini Soft Tacos 56 Lemon Linguine with Smoked Oysters 84 Linguine with Spicy Gremolata Shrimp 79 Parchment-Baked Gremolata Fish 58 Roasted Halibut with Minted Pea Coulis 105 Salmon Cakes with Lemony Snow Peas 60 Seared Salmon & Spinach Salad 62 Seared Salmon Salad with Ruby Grapefruit & Snow Peas 56 Shrimp & Pork Mini-Burgers 58 Sweet & Spicy Glazed Salmon with Greens 60 Thai Red-Curry Tilapia with Butternut-Squash Fries 62 Vegetarian Baked Goat Cheese & Apple Salad 16 Baked Risotto with Roasted Fennel 95 Chickpea Curry with Cucumber 72 Crispy Sesame & Tofu Cakes 67 Gnocchi with Arugula & Cambozola 86 Grilled Vegetable Pizza 70 Middle Eastern Salad 12 Packet-Baked Mushrooms with Thyme 72 Pasta with Swiss Chard & Raisins 101 Pita Pizza with Hummus & Mint 74 Secretly Creamy Pesto Pasta 80 Sesame-Ginger Tofu & Vegetables 16 Spicy Peanut Tofu Stir-Fry 68 Thai Basil Noodles with Tofu 70 Tofu-Teriyaki Noodles 74 White-Bean & Walnut Burgers 68 SoupS & SAlAdS Apple-Fennel Salad with Prosciutto & Walnuts 14 Baby Greens with Chicken & Spring Vegetables 14 Baked Goat Cheese & Apple Salad 16 Chicken Miso Noodle Soup 12 Cilantro-Lime Chicken Soup 10 Classic Tom Yum Soup with Chicken & Shrimp 10 Creamy Fennel & Celery Soup 95 Lentil, Kale & Sausage Soup 9 Middle Eastern Salad 12 Seared Salmon & Spinach Salad 62 Seared Salmon Salad with Ruby Grapefruit & Snow Peas 56 Sesame-Ginger Steak & Noodle Salad 48 Tangy Carrot & Cucumber Salad 91 Wilted Spinach Salad with Chipotle Pork 44 dinner in 30 121 index Pasta with Swiss Chard & Raisins 101 Pita Pizza with Hummus & Mint 74 Secretly Creamy Pesto Pasta 80 Spaghetti & Herbed Chicken Meatballs 84 SANdWICHES & WRApS Chicken, Mushroom & Goat Cheese Wraps 99 Easy-Roll Sushi Wraps 93 Pita Wraps with Saucy Pork 93 SIdES Braised Potatoes 102 Buttered Carrots 90 Citrus-Braised Fennel 94 Honeyed Swiss Chard with Plums 101 Lemon-Curry Apple Slaw 96 Mushroom-Barley Pilaf 98 Red-Curry-Peanut Noodles 26 Smashed Potatoes with Parsley & Sea Salt 103 Sweet-and-Sour Rosemary Carrots 91 Swiss Chard Sauté with Brazil Nuts 100 Tangy Carrot & Cucumber Salad 91 Upside-Down Potato Cake 103 Zucchini & Pea Sauté 104 10-MINuTES Chili-Lime Butter 112 Classic Basil Pesto 110 Creamy Indian Paneer 108 Marinated Mushrooms with Shallots & Thyme 114 Orange-Vanilla Ice Cream 118 Pecan-Cranberry Granola 116 EdIToR IN CHIEF Jane francisco ART dIRECToR Sandy kim dEpuTy ART dIRECToR Alicia kowalewski Food EdIToR claire tansey THE CHATElAINE kITCHEN carolyn Lim chua irene ngo Heather trim kristen Eppich Amanda barnier ART melissa Geurts Patricia cavazzini Sandi tower Jacki Slovitt Copy Janet morasutti, Lora Grady publISHER kenneth whyte associate publisher Angela Jones Director, consumer marketing brinda Luckoo retail Director mark Hamill RogERS SpECIAl INTEREST publICATIoNS general manager cathrin bradbury branD Development Director, books marnie Peters creative Director Jason Logan managing eDitor katie dupuis Chatelaine, established 1928, is published by Rogers Publishing Limited, a division of Rogers Media Inc., One Mount Pleasant Road, Toronto, ON M4Y2Y5. Contents Copyright © 2011 by Rogers Publishing Limited, may not be reprinted without permission. We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Canada Periodical Fund (CPF) for our publishing dESSERTS Apple-Berry Brown Betty 97 Orange-Vanilla Ice Cream 118 activities. Printed in Canada. To order additional copies of this cookbook or a subscription to Chatelaine: 1-800268-6812/905-946-0084 or chatelaine.com/service. IssN 0009-1995 | IsbN 978-0-88896-430-4 chatelaine.com Simon brown/Stock food. pASTA & pIzzA Almost Instant Mac & Cheese 82 Creamy Crab Pasta with Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Dill 80 Creamy Ham & Pea Fusilli 86 Gnocchi with Arugula & Cambozola 86 Grilled Vegetable Pizza 70 Lemon Chicken Spaghettini 82 Lemon Linguine with Smoked Oysters 84 Linguine with Spicy Gremolata Shrimp 79 Everyday meal ideas New Pasta Recipes Delicious Vegetarian Dinner-Party Ideas 10-Minute Timesavers Shopping Tricks & Tips …and much more!