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Frozen peas are good for a lot more than icing bumps and bruises. Start saving on fresh produce and enjoy out of season veggies, with these recipes that use one of our favourite frozen staples.
This easy roasted broccoflower pasta recipe is packed with tender-crisp vegetables. Tip: Substitute store-bought farfalle if you're short on time. Get this homemade farfalle and roasted broccoflower pasta recipe.
Photography, Erik Putz. Food styling, Ashley Denton. Prop styling, Catherine Doherty.Also known as piri piri, peri peri is a Portuguese or African spice blend made of dried chilis, garlic and citrus peel. Try it in a quick throw-together rice dish today with this peri peri chicken pilaf recipe.
Photo, Erik Putz.This half-hour dinner recipe is fragrant, simple and delicious. Bonus: Small frozen vegetables take away the need for a lot fine chopping and extra prep work before cooking. Get the recipe for bacon fried rice.
Photo, Erik Putz. Prop Styling, Catherine Doherty. Food Styling, Michael Elliot.My mom would whip up a batch of this sticky yellow rice on grey, rainy days. Served in my home with thick chunks of curry beef, this meal is perfect when you’re in a rush but craving something satisfying. — Radiyah Chowdhury, Assistant Editor. Get the recipe for vegetarian Bengali khichuri.
Produced by Irene Ngo.nPhotography by Maya Visnyei. Food styling by Michael Elliott. Prop styling by Catherine Doherty. Makeup and hair by Sophie Hsin. Wardrobe by Space Vintage. Creative direction by Sun Ngo.A hearty, one-dish main packed with plant-based protein and vegetables. Topped with fluffy mashed potatoes, it's a comforting warm-weather meal for everyone. Get our vegetarian haggis cottage pie recipe.
Photo, Roberto Caruso.This vibrant, spicy stir-fry uses lots of spinach, brown rice and vegetables, making it well-rounded and instagrammable. (It’s also a very easy weeknight recipe — so hold on to the recipe to reuse all winter.) Get this skillet shrimp tikka masala recipe.
Photo, Erik Putz.Comfort food at its finest: cheesy tortellini, crisp bacon, bright green peas, and a garlicky cream sauce. Get this tortellini alfredo pasta recipe.
Photo, Roberto Caruso.Forget takeout! This stir-fry covers your cravings, while adding a healthy boost with one of our favourite food hacks: cauliflower rice. Get this chicken fried cauliflower rice recipe.
Photo, Erik Putz.An incredibly easy no-cook lunch or snack, these smoked-salmon topped sandwiches get a hit of freshness from the mint-pea spread. Get this pea and smoked salmon sandwich recipe.
Photo, Sian Richards.These cute minatures are filling and easy to make, plus, when paired with a light, mint-laced couscous and fresh tomatoes, it’s just the right amount of food per person. Get this mini meat loaves with couscous recipe.
Photo, Erik Putz.Turn them into a zesty, creamy avocado-pea spread for savoury and colourful toasts. Get this sweet peas on toast recipe.
Photo, Erik Putz.Use them for a Bristish classic: mushy peas. (We dressed them up with fresh thyme.) Get this bangers and mash recipe.
Photo, Roberto Caruso.A variation of the classic chicken pot-pie, this dish uses cheddar biscuits for the crust. Get this creamy chicken with cheddar biscuits recipe.
Risottos don’t have to take a long time (we promise). This version gets an elegant twist with parmesan, mint and white wine, and — bonus — it’s ready in just 30 minutes. Get this lemony mint and pea risotto recipe.
Photo, Roberto Caruso.We’re channeling spring with this light and zesty pasta. A weeknight favourite, it’s a speedy, all-in-one meal that saves serious time in the kitchen (and there’s hardly any cleanup!). Get this one pot pasta recipe.
Photo, Roberto Caruso.Orzo, mint and peas become a risotto-like side that pairs perfectly with a nice roast chicken. Get this risotto-style orzo recipe.
This dish is both bright and mellow, thanks in part to the addition of punchy curry powder and rich coconut milk. The trio of carrots, potatoes and peas helps the meal come together easily with fridge and pantry staples. Get this chicken curry recipe.
Photo, Roberto Caruso.Colourful bean and pea fritters get together with a creamy avocado and cabbage slaw for a hearty, delicious and economical winter meal. Get this bean fritters recipe.
Photo, Erik Putz.Potatoes, carrots, spinach peas and eggs get a celebrity makeover in this recipe from Jamie Oliver’s 2013 Save with Jamie cookbook. Get Jamie Oliver’s veg rosti recipe.
Photo, David Loftus.Packed with mussels, shrimp, chorizo, artickoes and more, this stunning paella (ready in a little over an hour) is perfect for entertaining. Get this seafood paella recipe.
Photo, Angus Fergusson.This simple, bright green side gets a little punch of flavour from sautéed garlic and a dash of chili. Get this zucchini and pea saute recipe.
Topped with crisp pancetta and creamy goat’s cheese, this soup is nothing like your usual bowl. Get this pea soup recipe.
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