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The mystical flavour of 5-spice powder lends exotic flair to this everyday meal, loaded with succulent shrimp. This pasta is also delicious at room temperature.

This recipe is inspired by a traditional French side dish that's made with lettuce and peas. Our modern version has all of its crunch and even more flavour.

A few pinches of pantry spices plus a can of diced tomatoes equals one tempting entree. Bonus: As the sauce simmers, the zucchini quickly steams overtop.

“These traditional truffles with an Asian twist will look great piled in a ceramic bowl or arranged in paper cups in a bamboo steamer.” This recipe has not been tested by the Chatelaine Test Kitchen.

Sweet, briny mussels are the most inexpensive fresh shellfish. Even better? This low-cal dinner cooks up in 10 minutes flat.