Tamarind Date Sauce Makes 1 1/4 cups (310 mL) Tamarind is a fruit that is common in Asian and African countries and widely grown in India. This sauce, made from the pulp of the pod, adds unique sweet, lemony sharpness to Potato Subji, Aloo Gobi, and Seasoned Potato...
Spicy Marinated Tofu Salad Makes 7 cups (1.75 L) Just one-quarter of this colourful salad provides 17 grams of protein and 11 milligrams of iron. After straining the tofu from the marinade, reserve the flavour-rich liquid—it will keep for up to 3 or 4 days in the...
Lima Beans, Corn, and Chipotle Pepper Makes 4 cups (1 L) Lima beans originate in South America; indeed, they are named after the capital of Peru. They have a flat, oblong shape, a creamy, starchy texture, and a sweet flavour. This recipe is a variation of the classic...
Indian Chickpeas Makes 4 cups (1 L) Once you've discovered curry pastes, you'll enjoy the ease with which you can put together a vegetable, lentil, or bean curry. Even the mild pastes are hot enough for many people. The Patak's brand is our favourite. Use a little or...
Tomato Herb Dressing Makes 1 1/4 cups (310 mL) This healthful, low-oil dressing can be varied according to your preferred herbs—for example, dill, oregano, or marjoram on their own or in combination. If you use dried herbs, use one-third the amount of the fresh herbs...
Blueberry Mince Tarts or Pies Makes 30 tarts or two 8 × 1 1/4-inch (20 × 3 cm) open-face pies There are several ways to roll out the dough for these tarts or pies. You can use two clean plastic produce bags cut along two sides and opened up to create two sheets. Or...
Shiitake Mushroom Miso Soup Makes 7 1/2 cups (1.875 L) Most people believe that miso originated in Japan, but it can be traced back to China, to as early as the fourth century. Miso is a dark, rich, fermented paste made from beans (usually soybeans) and grain. It...
Portobello Mushrooms with Marjoram and Balsamic Makes 3 cups (750 mL) A portobello mushroom is a mature cremini mushroom. Once the small brown cremini grows to about 4 or 6 inches (10 or 15 cm) in diameter, it is deemed to be a portobello. These are known in France as...
Spicy Peanut Sauce Makes 1 3/4 cups (435 mL) Peanut sauce is widely used in Thai, Indonesian, Malaysian, Vietnamese, and Chinese cuisines. It can be made mild or hot by adjusting the amount of garlic, ginger, or chili paste. This delectable blend can be used as a...
Multi-Coloured Bean and Vegetable Salad Makes 6 cups (1.5 L) Enjoy different-coloured beans in this salad, perhaps trying others beyond those listed below. When chlorophyll-containing green vegetables are immersed in acids such as lemon juice or vinegar, their lovely...
Ginger Lemon Adzuki Beans Makes 5 cups (1.25 L) Genetic evidence suggests that adzuki beans originated in the Himalayas. These reddish beans have been used for thousands of years in Chinese, Korean, and Japanese cuisine as a low-fat source of protein, iron, zinc,...
Serrano Chili and Cilantro Dressing Makes 3/4 cup (185 mL) This versatile recipe can be used as a salad dressing, or served with Vietnamese Salad Roll, International Roll-Ups, Timesaving Tacos, or Baked Potato and Fixin's Bar. It also makes an excellent sauce for...