Feature: Taste, To Go

By: Kasey Wilson

“Fine cooking” and “delicious” don’t have to mean made from scratch. With a little prep time and imagination, you can use take-out food to create in-home meals that meet the highest standards.

The quality and variety of freshly prepared foods and artisan ingredients have improved dramatically in the last decade. An amalgam of to-go options has been influenced, not only by the restaurant industry, but by local grocers and upscale supermarkets. Restaurant takeout offers an extraordinary palette of international flavours.

Whether buying for one, for the family, or for entertaining friends, takeout is an easy solution for people whose time is too tight to plan, shop and cook. A relaxed party can be arranged in a short time by planning a menu based on re-heatable dishes. While the natural inclination may be to open the boxes or the containers, and let everyone fend for themselves, with just a little extra effort, you can transform any meal from ordinary to extraordinary.

• Supermarket Pick-Up
• Chinese
• Thai
• Indian
• Mexican
• Barbecue Pulled Pork
• Greek
• Pizza

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