Fruits and vegetables are bursting with so much flavour now, and it takes just a few easy techniques to create an exceptional dish. With minimal prep, you can kick back and enjoy.
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Fruits and vegetables are bursting with so much flavour now, and it takes just a few easy techniques to create an exceptional dish. With minimal prep, you can kick back and enjoy.
"ROSÉPOACHED SALMON AND PLUMS"
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Toss fruit into your rosé
The favourite sip during hot weather makes a flavourful poaching liquid that works beautifully with fish or chicken. Choose a dry rosé; add some plums, shallots, and spicy chilli peppers to it; and simmer on the stove for a sweet and savoury broth that gives some complexity to a hearty fish like salmon. best of all, this elegant but easy dish comes together in 20 minutes flat.
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Add heat to raw veggies
Just three minutes in a hot skillet gives vegetables traditionally served raw, like celery and cucumbers, deeper, more distinctive flavours. Finish with a splash of lemon juice for brightness, and serve with seared scallops and couscous.
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SEARED SCALLOPS WITH CUCUMBER- CELERY SAUTÉ
Pro tip: Choose dry-packed scallops, which have a naturally sweet taste.
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ESCAROLE SALAD WITH CORN, PEACHES, AND SMOKY CROUTONS
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Infuse a subtle smokiness
A bright tropical salad craves some earthiness for balance. Quickly char corn on the grill to give it a slightly smoky flavour, then toss with escarole, radicchio, and peaches. top with sourdough croutons dusted with smoked paprika for a little extra heat.
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Pair spice with an earthy sauce
A nut- and seed-spiked condiment adds richness and protein to a no-meat meal like this sweet potato and chilli pepper dish. Just be sure to taste the peppers beforehand – their heat varies widely, so you may want to use more or less.
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SWEET POTATOES WITH ALMOND BUTTER AND SEEDS
A base that's both creamy and crunchy pulls this simple dish together.
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