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French Onion Soup

At the restaurant we have the luxury of being able to make our soups with wonderfully thick, rich stocks. This...


Almond Salsa Verde

Serve this fresh-tasting almond salsa with the Salmon Skewers or use it to top your favourite grilled fish or meat


Roasted Apple and Sweet Potato Soup with Spiced Walnuts

A harmonious blend of sweet apples, creamy sweet potatoes, savoury spices and hot chillies, this velvety soup is a perfect...


Braised Cabbage with Apple and Mustard

A gorgeous complement to meats and fish, this earthy blend of cabbage and apple makes a great side dish.


Tuscan White Bean Soup

This soup is hard to stop eating after the first bowl'the earthy flavours inevitably leave me wanting more. Pair it...


Roasted Fennel

When fennel is raw, it tastes a lot like licorice, but it is very gentle when cooked. It is also...


Braised Lamb Shanks with Wine and Herbs

Although this recipe for braised lamb shanks contains tons of garlic, the long cooking time makes it unexpectedly mild and...


Couscous and Squash Salad

This quick-to-make salad matches chewy Israeli couscous with super-nutritious squash and walnuts. Try pairing it with a crisp Chardonnay.

Slow-Braised Beef and Barley

Here, beef is simmered until meltingly tender while nourishing pot barley thickens the gravy to make a hearty casserole and...


Cod with Spicy Puy Lentils

Dark-green Puy lentils, grown in the south of France, have a unique, peppery flavor that is enhanced by chile. They...


Tuscan Bean Crostini

Here's an appetizing snack to be enjoyed hot or cold'toasted slices of baguette topped with a creamy white-bean puree flavored...


Beef in Beer

Topped with thick slices of garlic and herb bread, this beef in beer casserole is hearty and satisfying. It's an...


Beef in Red Wine and Brandy

Long, slow cooking gives this traditional beef casserole its inimitable flavour. The cooking liquid is reduced simply by removing the...


Roast Beef Tenderloin in Red Wine

Cancel those dinner reservations'you can make the kind of dinner you find in fine restaurants, and you don't have to...


Fish with Spicy Green Lentils

Dark green Puy lentils, grown in the south of France, have a unique, peppery flavour that is enhanced by spicy...


Apricot Lamb with Shredded Cabbage

Based on the Moroccan way of stewing meat with fruit, here lamb is marinated with mushrooms and herbs, then cooked...


Potato Cakes with Baked Tomatoes

Potato cakes, flavoured with leeks, tasty cheese and fresh herbs, make a satisfying vegetarian meal served with baked tomatoes and...

Herbed French Toast with Mushrooms

Give breakfast or brunch a new twist with this savoury version of French toast. Triangles of bread are dipped into...