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...
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...