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Lots of garlic plus the excellent Haechandle gochujang can make for an almost instant meal of deliciously spicy noodles.
Roasting carrots and chickpeas with New York Shuk's Harissa with Preserved Lemon creates surprising depth and complexity with little effort. Tossed with fresh arugula, cilantro and a drizzled with a creamy dressing you have a delicious light meal.
There are actually some useful tips hidden in recipe comment sections, and while using fresh high-quality spices might be enough to make a difference, don't be afraid to please yourself and make a recipe your own.
Sometimes you just need one dish that ticks all the boxes. A great salad that eats like a meal. Our French potato and green bean salad is amped up with hard-boiled eggs, cornichons, tarragon, and a super flavourful mustardy dressing and ticks all the boxes.
Toronto is a city of great sandwiches. We’re spoiled for choice, and it’s always a treat to think, 'Ooh, it’s lunchtime—maybe I could hit up Vilda’s or Black Camel today. But there’s nothing stopping you from enjoying equally delicious sandwiches at home if you've stocked up on some key ingredients.
This quick dish of smoky, garlicky shrimp is saucy and special but takes so little effort it might makes it into your regular meal rotation. Serve with bread and a salad, or go big by making a Spanish tortilla and add some pickled vegetables to serve alongside.