Do you find yourself reluctant to try kale as a salad out of fear that it will taste too bitter? Kale greens are actually a perfect compliment to sweet flavours like fruits and savory flavours like goat cheese.
Hope you enjoy those fresh foods this summer outdoors with the BBQ sizzling and surrounded by family and friends. Curious how kale compares nutritionally to romaine, spinach salad and arugala click here.
Serves: 4
Prep time: 10 minutes
INGREDIENTS:
4 cups fresh kale, stems removed & chopped
1 cup fresh strawberries, sliced
1/3 cup honey goat cheese, crumbled
¼ cup sunflower, roasted and unsalted
1/4 cup raisins
2 Tbsp of olive oil to coat salad
1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
INSTRUCTIONS:
Clean lettuce...
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The Spanish word for appetizers or snacks is “tapas”. Meals that are “tapas-style” allow you to enjoy different tastes and share with friends. Small plates are ideal for backyard parties, bridal showers, or picnics. This Curry Egg Salad recipe is packed with flavour, crunch and sweetness. Serve on mini pitas or whole grain crackers or on a wrap as part of a meal.
Serves: 4
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
6 hard boiled eggs (see here for making perfect hard boiled egg)
¼ cup low fat mayonnaise
½ tsp curry powder
1 medium apple, diced with skin on
1 long celery stick, chopped
3 Tbsp craisins or raisins
¼ cup unsalted walnuts, roasted, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
Serve on...
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Spring is in the air and produce is fresh and crisp! Soups are a versatile option to use those extra veggies in the fridge. You can also make double batches for easy leftovers on a busy night. If you are transitioning from spring cleaning to "Spring Cooking" find out more here.
Serves: 4
Prep time: 15-20 mins
Cook time: 30 mins
Ingredients:
2 tbsp cup olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
1/2 cup celery, sliced
1 large carrot, sliced
1 red pepper, diced
4 cups of low-sodium chicken broth or veggie broth
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
6-10 asparagus spears, diced into chunks
2 large eggs
1 tbsp parmesan cheese
1 1/2 tsp fresh lemon juice
1 tbsp water
Garnish: Fresh Italian parsley
Instructions:
Heat the oil in a large soup...
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Are you getting enough veggies? Making them irresistibly delicious is the perfect way to get enthused about increasing your intake. These zucchini fries can be used as an appetizer or as a lunch or dinner side dish.
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 20-25 minutes
Serves: 2
Ingredients:
1 large zucchini, cut into strips
1 large egg + 1 Tbsp water
4 Tbsp parmesan cheese
½ cup breadcrumbs
pinch of salt, pepper, oregano
Instructions:
Pre-heat oven to 400F.
Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
Beat an egg in a bowl and add 1 Tbsp water; this will be used for dipping zucchini. Add little salt and pepper to egg mixture if desired.
Add pinch of salt and oregano,...
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I love cooking with few ingredients! After all, as Julia Child said, “You don't have to cook fancy or complicated masterpieces - just good food from fresh ingredients.” This succulent salmon recipe has just five ingredients and is and sure to tantalize your taste buds!
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 15-20 minutes
Serves: 2
INGREDIENTS:
2 salmon fillets (about 200 gram each), fresh or frozen
2 Tbsp dijon mustard
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ cup breadcrumbs (regular or gluten free)
2 Tbsp olive oil
INSTRUCTIONS:
Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees F.
Place salmon fillets in a baking dish and spread dijon mustard on the top of fillet.
Sprinkle minced garlic over Dijon mustard on salmon.
Sprinkle breadcrumbs over top...
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Simplicity is the best! Especially when you can cook simple and delicious foods! During Sunday meal prep, I cut up a large head of cauliflower and stored it in the fridge to future use. Later that week, when the oven was on, I decided to roast the cauliflower. Roasting veggies brings out sweetness through the caramelization process. Delicious! Roasting cauliflower sure beats steaming it in my opinion!
Prep time: 5-10 minutes
Cook time: 30-45 minutes
Ingredients:
1/2 head Cauliflower, chopped into pieces
1-2 tbsp Olive oil
Sprinkle of thyme
Optional: Salt and pepper as desired
Instructions:
Pre-heat oven to 425F.
Cut cauliflower into uniform pieces, keeping in mind that smaller pieces will cook faster. Clean and dry...
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I am thankful I grew up with a mom who was a baker, an excellent baker at that! However, you do not have to be a baker to whip up a batch of muffins. I recommend clients freeze muffins so they can easily assemble a meal or snack. You will discover that "batch baking" is a real time saver!
Prep time: 15-20 minutes
Cook time: 20-25 minutes
Serves: 12
Ingredients:
1 cup milk, soured *(see directions below)
1 cup quick-cooking rolled oats
1 small apple, peeled and grated
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
1 egg, lightly beaten
Grated rind of lemon or orange
3/4 cup whole-wheat flour
1/4 cup oat bran
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking...
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“Food is symbolic of love when words are inadequate” states Dr. Alan D Wolfelt. Valentine’s day is a perfect time to demonstrate your love through the art of cooking!
If you have not made risotto before, do not be scared, just have time on your side! Especially if you are making beet risotto because you will be roasting your beets first in the oven. As a time saver, you can also roast them earlier in the week. You could also roast more beets at one time since they keep well in the fridge and can be used in salads or savoury dishes. If you are looking for a quicker risotto...
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In a recent blog, I wrote about how 2016 is the International Year of Pulses according to the United Nations. Pulses are members of the legume family and composed of dry peas, lentils, beans and chickpeas. These nutritional powerhouses are both versatile and nutritious!
Here's a recipe for a simple, filling and crunchy snack to take with you on those busy days.
Serves: 4-6
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 40-45 minutes
INGREDIENTS:
1 can (540mL) chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp dried rosemary
sprinkle salt & fresh ground pepper
INSTRUCTIONS:
Pre-heat oven to 400F.
Combine chickpeas, olive oil, rosemary, pepper and salt and toss to coat.
Spread chickpeas evenly over a non-stick baking sheet.
Bake for 40-45minutes, stirring them around 20 minutes.
Note: It's not too...
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