Tofu: An Easy Entrée Makes about 10 slices Tofu is Asia's number one fast food, and it has become popular in the West as a versatile source of protein for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or dessert. Since tofu is porous, it absorbs the flavours of the other foods it's...
Timesaving Tacos Makes 10 tacos For an almost instant meal, one of the fastest yet nutritionally balanced combinations you can serve is the well-loved taco. Just warm the shells and beans, chop the veggies, and set out the colourful fillings in pretty bowls. Let...
Raw Lime Pie Makes one 8- or 9-inch (20 or 23 cm) pie, enough for 8 servings This raw filling has the ideal balance of sweetness and tang. The Almond, Date, and Coconut Pie Crust adds a crunchy contrast. Avocado can become brown if you overblend, so blend this filling...
Pumpkin Spice Pie Makes one 8- or 9-inch (20 or 23 cm) pie, enough for 8 servings Pumpkin pie has become a symbol of harvest in North America, and it is often eaten at fall and winter celebrations. This recipe, served with Holiday Pie Topping or Cashew Cream Topping,...
Lem-Un-Cheesecake with Crumb Crust Makes one 8- or 9-inch (20 to 23 cm) pie, enough for 8 servings This is a delicious way to get protein. Once the cheesecake is chilled, decorate the top with fresh fruit such as blueberries or sliced strawberries, peaches, or kiwis,...
Lemon Sesame Cookies Makes 36 cookies These delectable cookies have a moist cake-like texture and lemon-sesame flavour. They are tasty at tea time, make a pleasant dessert accompanied by fresh fruit salad, and are welcome in a lunch bag. 2 cups (500 mL) unbleached or...
Lemon Glaze Makes 1 2/3 cups (420 mL) This glaze or thin icing is a lovely blend of sweet and sour. Use it on Apple Spice Cake. 1/4 cup (60 mL) Earth Balance spread or other vegan margarine 2 cups (500 mL) icing sugar 2 tablespoons (30 mL) grated or minced lemon peel...
Stewed Tomatoes with Kale and Garlic Makes 4 1/2 cups (1.125 L) This nutritionally well-balanced dish can be a backbone of your calcium-rich recipes, with approximately 200 milligrams of highly available calcium per cup (250 mL). The vitamin C in the tomatoes helps...
Teriyaki Tofu with Japanese Vegetables Makes 4 cups (1 L) Native to Japan, teriyaki sauce strikes a balance between sweet and salty. It is a once-in-a-while sauce, as it can be high in sodium. Served over a bed of whole-grain rice or your favourite noodles, this...
Tapenade Pizza Makes two 12-inch (30 cm) pizzas Making pizza dough and sauce from scratch, along with all the toppings, might seem daunting, but nothing beats the fresh taste of hot pizza right out of the oven. These tasty combinations make an excellent lunch or...
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...