Veggie Chick'n Paella with Artichokes and Spinach Make 6 cups (1.5 L) Paella is a traditional Spanish dish whose signature ingredients are medium-grain rice and saffron. With the addition of Gardein's veggie chicken, here it makes a satisfying entrée. Arborio rice is...
Vegetable Kebabs Makes 6 large kebabs The assorted vegetables in this recipe, assembled on a skewer, make a colourful addition to a barbecue or picnic. The kebabs also can be baked in the oven. The tofu marinade is absorbed all the way through the tofu, giving it a...
Tofu: An Easy Entrée Makes about 10 slices Tofu is Asia's number one fast food, and it has become popular in the West as a versatile source of protein for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or dessert. Since tofu is porous, it absorbs the flavours of the other foods it's...
Timesaving Tacos Makes 10 tacos For an almost instant meal, one of the fastest yet nutritionally balanced combinations you can serve is the well-loved taco. Just warm the shells and beans, chop the veggies, and set out the colourful fillings in pretty bowls. Let...
Teriyaki Tofu with Japanese Vegetables Makes 4 cups (1 L) Native to Japan, teriyaki sauce strikes a balance between sweet and salty. It is a once-in-a-while sauce, as it can be high in sodium. Served over a bed of whole-grain rice or your favourite noodles, this...
Tapenade Pizza Makes two 12-inch (30 cm) pizzas Making pizza dough and sauce from scratch, along with all the toppings, might seem daunting, but nothing beats the fresh taste of hot pizza right out of the oven. These tasty combinations make an excellent lunch or...
Sweet and Sour Tofu Makes 4 cups (1 L) Vinegar is less acidic when made from rice than from fruit such as apples; the rice vinegar in this stir-fry creates a dish that is more smooth than sharp. This allows a smaller amount of sweetener to be added and the inherent...
Stovetop “Baked” Beans Makes 5 cups (1.25 L) Pinto beans have a mottled appearance similar to the pinto or “painted” horse from which they derive their name. They are a member of the common bean family and are related to kidney and black beans. This flavourful...
Stir-Fry 101 Makes 4 1/2 cups (1.125 L) If you only learn one recipe from this book, make it this one. The process is fun, you can create your masterpiece alone or with company, and the combinations are unlimited. (See ideas for variations below.) A stir-fry is...
Shepherd's Pie Makes 8 hearty servings, each about 3 × 4 inches (8 × 10 cm) This classic comfort food may stir up fond memories from childhood, with its dark, rich, meaty-flavoured bottom layer, a mid-layer of bright yellow corn, and a smooth topping of mashed potato,...
