Red curry paste is available in most supermarkets. If you like it hot, look for a jar of Thai Kitchen brand. A milder brand is Asian Home Gourmet, available in a pouch instead of a jar.
This make-ahead salad is perfect for toting to a potluck barbecue or picnic. Toss the salad with the dressing right before serving so the peas stay bright green.
Rocket ship–shaped multicoloured ice pops have been an ice cream truck favourite for decades. Ours get their colours from fresh berries. These pops are frozen in stages, so if you're using a mould that requires sticks, choose one without a top or cap that closes off the mould – you'll need to pour more mixture in after you've inserted the stick.
Heavenly two-bite pizzas combine sweet fig jam with sharp, flavourful cheese. They are a snap to put together and are a dream for quick outdoor grilling. You can also bake these on a baking sheet in a 350?F (180?C) oven until the cheese is melted, 6 to 8 minutes.
These morsels are the perfect bite-size sweets to end a meal, dress up a cookie platter or package in a gift box. Make all three varieties to create a dramatic presentation.
If you don't want to fuss with Royal Icing for the ants, tint ¼ cup (60 mL) of the icing black, then place candy-coated chocolate pieces on the cake and pipe on black legs.
These cottage cheese–filled dumplings are delicious topped with either sautéed onions or fresh fruit.
To keep this salad crisp and fresh, top the Starter Salad with the add-ins before leaving home. Then toss with the dressing just before eating.
