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….
Adzuki Beans and Brown Rice with Mushrooms and Water Chestnuts
PREP: 15 minutes | COOK: 50 minutes | YIELD: 11 x 1-cup servings Adzuki beans are native to Asia. They are typically eaten in sweet desserts, but here we have paired them with mushrooms and water chestnuts for a more savory flavor. This is the perfect side dish for…
Forbidden Black Quinoa
PREP: 15 minutes | COOK: 30 minutes | YIELD: 5 x 1-cup servings Intrigued? You should be! This quinoa has a unique flavor that will keep you coming back for more. In fact, it’s so good you might want to keep it your little secret. Shhh! 1 tsp (5 ml) extra virgin…
Miso Soy Broiled Salmon with Salad Greens and Snap Peas
PREP: 15 minutes | COOK: 3-5 minutes | YIELD: 4 servings Broiled salmon offers a texture like no other, and as an added bonus, this recipe is extremely easy to prepare. Who needs fish sticks when you can have delicious, nutritious salmon like this in no time? 4 x 4-oz…
Panang Curry with Tofu and Pineapple
PREP: 25 minutes | COOK: 10 minutes | YIELD: 6 x 1½-cup servings Penang the namesake of this dish is a Malaysian state known as the food capital. It takes many influences from its neighbors, including this curry dish bursting with sweet pineapple and spicy red curry…
Calamari Parsley Salad
PREP: 20 minutes | COOK: 1-2 minutes | YIELD: 6 x 1-cup servings This recipe was inspired by my travels in Turkey. It’s very much like tabouleh, but contains no bulgur. 1 tsp + 1 Tbsp (5 ml + 15 ml) extra virgin olive oil, divided 1 lb (454 g) squid tubes and…
Mexican Fiesta Bowl
PREP: 20 minutes | COOK: 20 minutes | YIELD: 5 x 2-cup servings This dish has everything to make a complete meal. And there are so many fresh flavors and textures that each bite is like a fiesta in your mouth. Arriba! ½ cup (120 ml) red quinoa 1 cup (240 ml) diced…
Hawaiian Curry with Sweet Potatoes and Bananas
PREP: 20 minutes | COOK: 18-23 minutes | YIELD: 6 servings Aloha! Get ready to enjoy a curry so delicious you might just have to book a trip to Hawaii to test its authenticity! And this dish has more than just a pretty taste it is full of vegetables, hearty whole…
Spring Fling Pasta Salad
PREP: 15 minutes | COOK: 10 minutes | YIELD: 8 x 1-cup servings A pasta dish packed full of vegetables is one of the best kinds to enjoy. It will make you feel light, satisfied and well nourished. Bon appetit! 12 oz (340 g) whole grain or gluten-free fusilli 1½ cups…
Meyer Lemon, Mushroom Celery and Spinach Salad
PREP: 15 minutes | COOK: 0 minutes | YIELD: 8 x 1-cup servings Meyer lemons are thought to be a cross between a regular lemon and a mandarin orange, so you can imagine how unique they taste. In fact, the flavor is so distinctive it offers the perfect base for this…
Chilled Asparagus Salad
PREP: 10 minutes active, 1 to 2 hours inactive | COOK: 1 minute | YIELD: 5 x 1-cup servings Asparagus is one of my absolute favorite veggies. It’s crisp, satisfying and pairs well with just about anything. In this case, we’ve spiced it up with wasabi paste…
Seven Citrus Salad with Mint
PREP: 20 minutes active, 15 minutes inactive | COOK: 0 minutes| YIELD: 4 x 1-cup servings When you combine seven exotic citrus fruits with the snap of mint you wind up with one of the freshest salads around. The crisp colors, tangy flavors and juicy texture make…












