French Potato Salad Makes 10 cups (2.5 L) This delicious marinated potato salad is ideal for a large family gathering, potluck dinner, or picnic. The best potatoes to use are the waxy or boiling potatoes, rather than the baking varieties such as the russet. Pick red...
Crispy Tofu Slices Makes 3 servings (each about 6 slices) If you want to introduce tofu to family or friends, this is a form they'll likely enjoy. You'll find Spike at supermarkets. Red Star Vegetarian Support Formula nutritional yeast is found at natural foods stores...
Lemon Tahini Dressing Makes 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) Tahini is a delicious sesame seed butter that became well known in the West with the rise in popularity of Middle Eastern cuisine. Use tahini to flavour sauces and soups, or to give a creamy texture to a dressing, as...
Heart-Healthy Hummus Makes 2 1/2 cups (625 mL) Originating in the Middle East, hummus is popular worldwide thanks to its nutritional profile and excellent taste. This soothing version can be a staple and perhaps even rival your jar of peanut butter. It is a thoroughly...
Good Morning Granola Makes 12 cups (3 L) This recipe makes a large quantity—enough to give your days a quick, wholesome, delicious start for a week or two. 1/2 cup (125 mL) frozen apple juice concentrate, thawed 1/2 cup (125 mL) almond butter or tahini 1/2 cup (125...
Apple Pear Crumble Makes 9 cups (2.25 L) Many other fruits can be substituted for apples and pears in this recipe. Try peaches or nectarines with blueberries or raspberries. With any combination, use a total of 7 to 8 cups (1.75 to 2 L) of chopped fruit and berries....
Curried Kabocha Squash and Chickpea Soup Makes 9 1/2 cups (2.375 mL) Kabocha squash is a Japanese variety of winter squash with a hard shell and deep orange-yellow flesh. Although the skin is hard, it need not be peeled, as it's edible and will soften as it cooks....
Carrots with Dijon Mustard and Tarragon Makes 2 cups (500 mL) The combination of carrots, Dijon mustard, and tarragon is classic. This simple recipe is delicious and provides an easy way to get your powerful protector, vitamin A, along with some calcium, iron, and...
Cranberry Ginger Relish Makes 3 cups (750 mL) Cranberries are indigenous to North America and were traditionally used by First Nations people for food and medicine. The bright crimson berries are very tart; how much sweetener you use depends on how tangy you like your...
Fiesta Quinoa Salad with Lime Dressing Makes 4 1/2 cups (1.125 L) Quinoa (pronounced “keen-wa”) is an ancient grain native to the high Andes regions of South America. It was introduced to North America in the 1980s. It is often called a supergrain because of its...
Coconut Mango Black Beans Makes about 2 cups (500 mL) By having a few staples on hand, such as canned black beans and frozen mango pieces, this simple entrée can be made in a matter of minutes. Experiment with different seasonings by replacing the chili powder with...
Cucumber Dill Dressing Makes 1 1/2 cups (375 mL) This simple-to-make salad dressing is refreshing and cool; making it an ideal accompaniment to salads in the summer, but don't let the seasons stop you from making it all year round. If you prefer, you may replace the...