Banh Mi is a culinary fusion of Vietnamese and French flavours. “The popular Vietnamese sandwich is infinitely variable, but always features a profusion of colours and textures, usually includes some form of pork, and often includes a tangy vegetable pickle,” says Tom Filippou, executive chef for President’s Choice. “Dense and chewy bialy buns support all …
Category: Cuisine
May 14 2022
Recipe: Butter Chicken Naan Pizza
Explore the flavours of India with butter chicken naan pizza Experimenting with food from around the world is a healthy choice for families. It not only keeps mealtime exciting and interesting, but it also encourages adventurous eating. In fact, studies show that children who are exposed to a variety of flavours and foods early in …
May 11 2022
Pho Fried Rice Recipe
For those of you who enjoy that pho taste, this recipe gives you a creative twist while keeping those authentic Vietnamese flavors in mind. “Pho broth infuses the rice with savory notes of ginger, onion and spices in this fun twist on the Vietnamese noodle soup,” shares Tom Filippou, executive chef for President’s Choice Cooking …
May 08 2022
7 Tasty Twists on Classic Grilled Cheese
Kids love grilled cheese. Try these seven tasty twists on a family classic, one savory idea for each day of the week. Ingredients: 12 thin slices bread 1/4 cup (50 mL) softened butter (approx) 2 cups (500 mL) shredded cheese 1/2 cup (125 mL) Heinz Tomato Ketchup Preparation: Use the twists below to make a …
May 07 2022
Fresh and Light Veggie Pad Thai
Author: Sonja Goedkoop, MSPH, RD This versatile one-pot packs plenty of vegetables, plant protein, whole grains and flavorful herbs. Pad Thai may look daunting, but you can use any vegetables you have on hand and it takes just 15 minutes to cook. Restaurant versions use fried rice and heavy sauce. This healthy homemade recipe tastes better …
Apr 24 2022
How to Make Authentic Napa Cabbage Kimchi
Kimchi is a fascinating thing. It is a salt-pickled Korean vegetable dish often made primarily of Napa cabbage, but also made of daikon radish, cucumbers, spring onions and a wide variety of additional ingredients that create a range of flavor from spicy and hot to savory to mild and almost sweet. Currently, there are over …
Apr 24 2022
Punjabi Meethe Chawal
A festive Meethe Chawal is an aromatic dessert for your family celebration or for a dinner party with friends. The main ingredient is rice tinged with saffron and studded with nuts and raisins — and it’s a sweet treat that will have your guests asking for more. “This Meethe Chawal is a great choice for …
Apr 24 2022
Sweet Potatoes with Curried Beef, Mushrooms & Sour Cream
How to boost flavor, not calories A heart-warming combination of sweet potatoes, beef and mushrooms make for a healthy and flavorful low calorie meal. This recipe was developed by Mike Ward, a Toronto-based Aussie chef. Sweet Potatoes with Curried Beef, Mushrooms and Sour Cream Ingredients: • 4 medium sweet potatoes • 200 grams ground beef • 200 grams …
Apr 03 2022
Miso Glaze Cod
A recipe to spring you into the new season A great way to enter spring is spending time with your family and making new delicious recipes together. Celebrity chef Anna Olson shares her crowd-pleasing miso glaze cod recipe that is easy to make and only takes 35 minutes to prepare. Miso Glaze Cod Prep Time: …
Feb 27 2022
A Quick DIY Yakisoba Recipe
Looking for something uniquely Japanese to eat and want it fast? Yakisoba is the answer. It’s a traditional Japanese dish that is very easy to prepare. Yakisoba is basically pan fried noodles. It is a commoner’s food, not very fancy, and it’s usually prepared as a snack or as picnic food. The noodles used in …