This is an exceptionally simple recipe and a great way to encourage fruit consumption.
Having homemade fruit salad ready to eat in the fridge will serve as the perfect snack or dessert for the whole family. It is great to add more fruits to your salads to make them yummy, experiment with flavors and add great vitamins and minerals :)
This recipe is a only a guideline, so feel free to include whichever fruits or juices you like to your fruit salad.
Fruit Salad:
Serves: 12
Prep time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
1 can (796mL) of pears or peaches (juice-packed, undrained)
1 grapefruit, peeled and cut into small sections
2 oranges, peeled and cut into small sections
2 red apples, with...
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I am pleased to share with you this truly fantastic Cashew Chicken recipe! This is in the book of favorite recipes :) You have flexibility as well to add other veggies such as broccoli and mushrooms as well. There are also tons of other chicken recipes on my page! Take a look :)
Cashew Chicken Recipe:
Serves: 4
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
4 chicken breasts, cut into bite sized pieces
1 Tbsp cornstarch
1 Tbsp soya sauce (lower sodium)
1 Tbsp oil divided
1 clove garlic, minced
2 Tsp fresh ginger, minced
¼ Tsp red pepper flakes
¼ cup Catalina dressing
½ cup roasted, unsalted cashews
1 whole red or green pepper, chopped
1 cup basmati rice
Lime juice to taste (optional)
Instructions:
1....
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As part of February's "heart health month," I would like to share quite possibly the EASIEST Greek Lentil Salad.
Makes a great fibre and protein-paced lunch along with a glass of low-fat milk (or yogurt) and a fruit. Presto! Easy, right?
Serves: 6
Prep time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
1 – 540mL can of lentils, rinsed and drained
½ cup of calamata olives, sliced or whole
¼ cup red onion, chopped fine
1 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cup red or green peppers, sliced
1 cup cucumber, diced
¼ cup of feta cheese, cubed
¼ fresh parsley, chopped
¼ cup olive oil
2 Tbsp of red wine vinegar
½ tsp dried oregano
Instructions:
1. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients
Enjoy :)...
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If you like kale chips you will LOVE rapini chips! They are easy to make and something the whole family can enjoy. Prepare them as an appetizer, snack or side vegetable dish.
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Serving: 4
Ingredients:
Fresh rapini (about 2-3 cups)
2 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 clove of garlic, minced
Salt to taste
Directions:
1. Clean rapini leaves and flowerets and spread them on a baking sheet (do not have them overlap too much)
2. Pre-heat oven to 300 degrees C
3. Drizzle vegetable oil over the rapini leaves and sprinkle with a little salt to bring out the flavour
4. Optional: Sprinkle 1 clove of minced garlic on top of the raw rapini
5. Bake in...
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This is a delicious and nutritious recipe that I made for a holiday potluck. It was a huge hit! With nice versatility, this Avocado and Quinoa salad can be used as a side starch dish, a starter or a salad.
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients:
1 cup quinoa
2 cups of water
3 cups of diced or cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cup diced red onion
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
½ cup diced cucumber
6 cups of baby spinach leaves
2 avocados –peeled, pitted and sliced
¼ cup limejuice
½ cup olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
1. Cook quinoa as per package instructions (or see my previous blog post)
2. Chop veggies and set aside in a large bowl
3. Transfer quinoa to a...
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