PREP: 10 minutes | COOK: 5 minutes | YIELD: 4 servings Though this dish is called Braised Baby Bok Choy, it's more like a quick simmer just long enough to make the bok choy tender. 1 Tbsp (15 ml) extra virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 lb (454 g) baby bok...
PREP: 20 minutes | COOK: 0 minutes | YIELD: 5 x 1-cup servings This is an Italian version of crudits, meaning raw vegetables. This dish takes the raw vegetables and turns them into bite-sized pieces and ribbons, then tosses them with a summery lemon vinaigrette....
PREP: 20 minutes | COOK: 6-10 minutes | YIELD: 4 servings Salmon? Yum! Caesar? Double yum! Pita pockets? Now we're talking. This simple dish has it all in a handy, portable pocket. Yum, yum, yum! CLEAN HERBED CAESAR DRESSING ½ cup (120 ml) plain, low-fat yogurt 1...
PREP: 20 minutes | COOK: 10 minutes | YIELD: 4 servings Scallops are a quick and easy meal to prepare, but with this sauce, your guests will think you've been in the kitchen for hours. It's a win-win situation: You'll fool your dinner-mates into thinking you're a...
PREP: 10 minutes | COOK: 50 minutes | YIELD: 4 x ¾-cup servings Risotto is a true gourmet meal. Luckily, this recipe doesn't require you to have the abilities of a master chef just excellent stirring skills (and maybe a bit of patience). 1¼ cups (300 ml) frozen petite...
PREP: 15 minutes | COOK: 0 minutes | YIELD: 4 x ¾-cup servings I love this tofu-based egg salad because it's easy, cholesterol free and it tastes just like the real thing. (Psst, the secret is the black salt.) 2 Tbsp (30 ml) all-natural vegan mayonnaise (Try:...
PREP: 15 minutes | COOK: 60 minutes | YIELD: 12 slices Don't be confused by the word cheesecake this savory dish actually makes a delicious appetizer or side dish! Made with yogurt, tofu and egg whites, it's high in protein, yet very low in fat. Bonus: It features a...
PREP TIME: 10 minutes | COOK TIME: 30-35 minutes | YIELD: 4½ cups (18 x ¼-cup servings) Spreads can be used in any number of ways on vegetables, crackers, sandwiches and more. When choosing your spread, be careful! Many are loaded with processed ingredients and...
PREP: 15 minutes | COOK: 0 minutes | YIELD: 4 parfaits Parfaits are a simple yet visually pleasing breakfast option. Best of all, you can pack them full of your favorite fruits. Here we've added tangy citrus and antioxidant-loaded blueberries to a crunchy walnut, flax...
PREP: 15 minutes | COOK: 50-60 minutes | YIELD: 8 x ¾-cup servings At first, barley was an ingredient I used sporadically in the kitchen, but after trying this yummy recipe, I quickly changed my ways. This dish is extremely nutritious, and the sweet, tangy taste of...
