Figgy Pudding Makes 3 cups (750 mL), enough for 4 servings Figs are among the first foods cultivated by humans. One reason for their recent popularity is the recognition that figs are good sources of calcium. This recipe also provides iron, magnesium, potassium, and...

Creamy Rice Pudding Makes 4 cups (1 L) Use short-grain rice for this comforting pudding. Some varieties of short-grain white rice will soften to create a creamy product, whereas with medium, long-grain, or brown rice, the individual rice grains will remain more...

Cranberry Pecan Muffins Makes 12 to 16 muffins Stock your freezer with cranberries if you are a muffin lover, as you'll want to make these often. The maple syrup offsets the tartness of the cranberries and lends the muffins a deep, sweet flavour. 2 1/2 cups (625 mL)...

Coconut Macaroons Makes 32 cookies These raw macaroons are delicious and simple to make. If you have a dehydrator, try the variation listed below. 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) pitted dates 1 cup (250 mL) raw cashew pieces, soaked in water for 4 hours, drained, and rinsed 1...

Chocolate Orange Cake Makes 20 slices This recipe has a nice texture and it is not too sweet. It is best served with the Chocolate Frosting or Blueberry Orange Sauce. The leavening used in this cake is baking soda, and as with all recipes using powdered leavening...

Cashew Cream Topping Makes 1 1/4 cups (310 mL) Use this thick, creamy topping on Apple Pear Crumble, Creamy Rice Pudding, or Pumpkin Spice Pie. Two tablespoons (30 mL) provides 4 grams of protein, as well as copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, and zinc. 1 cup (250 mL)...

Blueberry Mince Tarts or Pies Makes 30 tarts or two 8 × 1 1/4-inch (20 × 3 cm) open-face pies There are several ways to roll out the dough for these tarts or pies. You can use two clean plastic produce bags cut along two sides and opened up to create two sheets. Or...

Blueberry Mince Tart or Pie Filling Makes 8 cups (2 L) filling, for 30 tarts or two 8-inch (20 cm) pies Blueberries and cranberries are combined in this mouth-watering, light tart or pie filling. If you use frozen blueberries, the yield will be a little less because...

Blueberry Cornmeal Muffins Makes 12 muffins What better choice for brunch, lunch bags, or afternoon or evening tea than muffins that are delicious and good for you? Use a combination of unbleached or all-purpose flour and whole-wheat pastry flour, as here, or use a...

Baked Stuffed Apples Makes 4 baked apples This recipe is equally tasty made with McIntosh apples, which are quick to cook, or other varieties such as Golden Delicious or Granny Smith, which may take longer. 4 medium apples 1/4 cup (60 mL) tahini 1/4 cup (60 mL)...