Tidings Magazine

Vancouver food guru Lesley Stowe, who devotes much of her life these days to manufacturing and distributing her beyond-delicious Raincoast Crisps (www.lesleystowe.com ) shares a favourite recipe: It’s an “easy mid-week dinner, or leisurely weekend lunch that’s healthy, sexy and spicy.” Everything you want, says Lesley, in a quick-and-easy pasta dish. This dish screams for a Pinot Grigio from Alto Adige. Say that ten times fast.

Tuna is my favourite fish, and I try to prepare it as simply as possible. Alter the seasonings in this dish, depending on what you have on hand. Instead of mustard, mix herbs and seasonings with the olive oil or brush the tuna with barbecue sauce. Most people like tuna rare, but I prefer it medium-rare. Whatever you do, don’t overcook it, as it will dry out.