Gale Gand shares her recipe for strata, perfect for any brunch, plus five delicious variations if you're looking for something a little different. advertisement
Tomatoes and chicken, the classic flavor pairing, gets a splash of sweet balsamic and sprinkle of cheese for a simply delicious dish that's smart, too.
This Creole dish is a breeze to prepare and works well for busy nights after holiday shopping. It's great when you need a meal that can stand for a while once it's ready, and it reheats well. Serve with hot sauce.
Fact: Before this recipe, I had never made (or tasted!) split pea soup, nor had I ever bought the dried little peas from the supermarket, cute as they may be. Fact: Before this recipe, I had never made (or tasted!)
Heat the broth mixture in the microwave to jump-start the cooking. Meanwhile, saute the aromatic ingredients in your soup pot to get this dish under way. Though we like the shape of fusilli, you can also make this soup with wide egg noodles, rotini, or even orzo.
