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Caesar Salad with Basil
14 years ago

Caesar Salad with Basil

This classic salad has come a long way because its 1924 invention by Caesar Cardini at his Tijuana restaurant. It’s now found on virtually every menu in the country at home and in restaurants. Because there are as many ways to make it as there are cooks, I don’t spend a lot of time worrying about authenticity, just flavour. My version includes the wonderfully aromatic addition of whole basil leaves.

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Thai Coconut Curry Soup
14 years ago

Thai Coconut Curry Soup

You found it! This is the single most requested recipe in my entire repertoire. Maybe its because the sweet, sour, spicy, salty and savoury flavours of Thailand are one of my favourite ways to fill a bowl. They’re seductively addictive, always well balanced and one of the world’s great cuisines. They’re also easy! This is a very simple dish to make.

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Southwestern Sweet Potato Soup
14 years ago

Southwestern Sweet Potato Soup

Sweet potatoes are packed with flavour and nutritional goodness. They’re one of the healthiest ingredients in your kitchen. They also purée easily, smoothly thickening this brightly flavoured soup.

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Pizza Soup
14 years ago

Pizza Soup

You can easily fit the kid-friendly flavours of a pizza into a soup bowl. This easy-to-make soup is always a hit at our table.

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Mushroom Miso Broth with Buckwheat Noodles
14 years ago

Mushroom Miso Broth with Buckwheat Noodles

You won’t believe how richly satisfying a bowl of this broth can be and how easy it is to make. Miso is a fermented paste made from soybeans. It’s very nutritious and a staple of Japanese and vegetarian cooking. If you can boil water, you can make this broth.

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Louisiana Shrimp Gumbo
14 years ago

Louisiana Shrimp Gumbo

This classic soup is more than a meal in a bowl. It’s a way to show off the bright spicy flavours of Louisiana and the distinctive cooking style that has made gumbo one of the world’s great dishes.

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Homemade Chicken Broth
14 years ago

Homemade Chicken Broth

A pot full of simmering chicken broth is the essence of home cooking: true flavour brimming with hearty goodness, ready to launch a thousand other dishes. Try making a batch, dividing it into easily used amounts and keeping them in your freezer, ready for whatever idea comes along. You can use any chicken, but a stewing hen will have the most flavour.

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Tomato Basil Bruschetta
14 years ago

Tomato Basil Bruschetta

There are as many ways to pile flavour on a slice of crisp bread as there are cooks. Here are some ideas to help you find your favourite!

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Smoked Salmon Hors d’Oeuvres
14 years ago

Smoked Salmon Hors d’Oeuvres

Smoked salmon is the ultimate party guest. It’s versatile, gets along with lots of other ingredients and always adds a luxurious twist to the proceedings. It’s also easy to work with because you’re limited only by your imagination.

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Tuna Fish Sandwich
14 years ago

Tuna Fish Sandwich

When I was a little boy a tuna sandwich was the very first thing in the kitchen I was allowed to make all by myself. I was very proud that I didn’t need a helping hand or a recipe! I know that you don’t either, so think of this as a guided tour to jazzing up this kitchen classic with a few new flavours.

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Grilled Cheese Sandwich
14 years ago

Grilled Cheese Sandwich

You don’t need a recipe to make a great grilled-cheese sandwich. Some great cheese, hearty bread and a bit of butter will do just fine. You can also easily finesse this humble snack into a classic treat by adding some of your favourite personalized flavours.

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Chunky Monkey
14 years ago

Chunky Monkey

This fun snack is a tasty way to add some healthy flavour to a lunchbox or your table. It’s one of our family favourites partly because it’s so easy to make.

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