Kale and Red Pepper Holly Ring Makes about 5 1/2 cups (1.375 L) The deep green kale tossed with bright red bell peppers resembles a small holly wreath when presented in a circle on a platter. This simple yet elegant dish is perfect for the holiday season and adds...
Dhal-icious Makes 3 cups (750 mL) Dhal is the Indian word for beans, peas, and lentils and the dishes made from them. In this recipe, the popped mustard seeds and the other Indian spices when cooked release their fragrant oils and acids to create a rich and appetizing...
Orange Ginger Dressing Makes 1 3/4 cups (435 mL) With its combination of orange and lemon juices, miso, tamari, and the bite of fresh ginger, this recipe combines four flavours that are fundamental to our enjoyment of food. These are sweet, sour, salty, and pungent....
Sunflower Sesame Spread Makes 2 1/4 cups (560 mL) Commercial sunflower seed butter can be expensive. Here is a way to make your own spread that combines two seeds that are rich in protein, iron, zinc, and vitamin E: sunflower and sesame seeds (in the tahini). This...
Green Smoothie Makes about 2 1/2 cups (625 mL), enough for 1 or 2 servings This smoothie provides a satisfying breakfast for one or two people. It is rich in protein, calcium, iron, potassium, zinc, and folate and is a powerhouse of antioxidants, including vitamins 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)...
Mulligatawny Soup Makes 4 cups (1 L) In one of the languages of southern India, “mulligatawny” means, literally, “pepper water.” The spiciness in this light soup varies according to how much pepper and ginger you add. If you like it hot, adjust the amounts; this...
Dijon Scalloped Potatoe Makes 6 cups (1.5 L) Scalloped potatoes are generally made with plenty of milk, cream, and butter. This version is dairy-free, and the fat content has been kept to a minimum. It comes to life with the unique combination of miso and Dijon...
Mediterranean Lentil Soup Makes 6 cups (1.5 L) Lentils have been feeding populations in various parts of the world since antiquity. There is a good reason for this choice—these little gems contain 26 percent protein by weight. Thus, a hearty 2-cup (500 mL) portion...
Corn, Red Peppers, and Pesto Makes 3 cups (750 mL) What a pleasure it is when the season for fresh corn arrives. To remove corn kernels from the ear, slice off the stem and place the ear of corn, stem end down, on a damp cloth, to avoid slipping. Hold a knife at the...
Marinara Tomato Sauce Makes 3 1/2 cups (875 mL) Fresh tomatoes at the height of summer are memorable. Growers and consumers get very enthusiastic about them for many good reasons. With over 4,000 varieties to choose from, they are easy to grow, delicious, and they...
Garden of Plenty Salad Makes 7 1/2 quarts (7.5 L) Spend half an hour assembling this recipe and you will have abundant salad for a big gathering or fresh salad, at a moment's notice, for up to 5 days. Store it in one or two large containers with a good seal. To keep...