Curried Vegetables with Tofu Makes 6 cups (1.5 L) This dish provides a delightful blend of colours, textures and flavours, and it's rich in minerals and vitamins. It is best served with basmati rice, though it also goes well with other types of rice, millet, or...
Liquid Gold Dressing Makes 1 3/4 cups (435 mL) The name “Liquid Gold” suits this dressing made with Omega Nutrition Flaxseed Oil for reasons beyond the colour. Just 2 tablespoons (30 mL) provides half of your day's supply of omega-3 fatty acids—along with 40 percent...
Limey Avocado Dip Makes 1 cup (250 mL) Many Mexican foods are low in fat—black beans, chili beans, corn, tomato products, and tortilla shells, for instance. Avocados are the exception. They add a creamy, soothing, and colourful touch to a meal or festive occasion....
Green Giant Juice Makes 3 cups (750 mL), enough for 2 servings A serving of this juice delivers 150 milligrams of calcium and 5 grams of protein, plus iron, magnesium, manganese, potassium, zinc, and beta carotene (converted in the body to vitamin A), vitamins B6 and...
Apple Spice Cake Makes 20 pieces Cooking apples are generally more tart than eating apples, and many hold their shape after being cooked. With so many varieties to choose from, if you are not sure what apple to buy for this recipe, ask your grocer. Serve this cake for...
Ginger, Carrot, and Yam Soup Makes 9 cups (2.25 L) Vitamins and phytochemicals in vegetables provide the splendid array of colours you see when you walk down the produce aisle. Three of these vitamins are bright yellow: riboflavin, folate, and vitamin A (converted in...
Coconut Saffron Rice with Cardamom and Lime Makes 3 1/2 cups (875 mL) Though quick to prepare, the combination of ingredients in this simple dish creates a fabulous blend of flavours. Coconut milk is a good source of iron and potassium. Canned coconut milk separates...
Light Mushroom Gravy Makes 4 cups (1 L) This recipe is ideal for Holiday Stuffed Winter Squash; it also is good with baked or mashed potatoes and with veggie burgers. If you use stock cubes or powder, experiment with different brands, as flavourful stock makes a big...
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...