(NC)—With a little creativity, you can re-invent several fast-food favourites using nutritious, low-calorie, high protein ingredients. Now you can serve your family pizza, tacos, Pad Thai, shawarma, burritos, and even the classic burger with bacon and cheese, without any guilt. Take a look, for example, at this delicious and nutritious burrito recipe, courtesy of popular [...]

(ARA) – Are you starting off your day with a bagel and a coffee … again? It’s easy for a breakfast routine to quickly turn into a breakfast rut. People often sacrifice a well-rounded breakfast that helps fuel morning activities and stave off hunger for a quick breakfast loaded with refined carbohydrates and sugar. The [...]

(NC)—In an effort to encourage Canadians to take a good, hard look at their eating habits, celebrity chef Michael P. Clive recently joined forces with Clover Leaf Seafoods to “re-invent fast-food”. The result is a number of new recipes that challenge popular favourites like pizza, tacos, Pad Thai, shawarma, burritos and even the classic burger [...]

(NC)—Taking a moment to stop and think about your eating habits is one of the best ways to ensure you are getting the best nutrition. But between work, home and play, it can be difficult to find the time and energy to really understand healthier choices and to determine whether we’re getting the nutrients we [...]

(NC)—While the grilled cheese sandwich is nothing new, it’s enjoying a huge resurgence in popularity across North America. Grilled cheese restaurants, specialty grilled cheese food trucks, and gourmet recipes are turning up everywhere. In fact, Canadians eat over 200 million grilled cheese sandwiches a year. That’s 400 million slices of bread! In keeping with this [...]

(NC)—Change up your regular lunch routine by using dinner leftovers to make a tasty sandwich. Not only will it give your colleagues lunch envy, but will also help you get your six to eight grain servings per day, as recommended by Canada’s Food Guide. As a good rule of thumb, half of these servings should [...]

1 pound mixed crimini and button mushrooms 3 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 large yellow onion 1/2 teaspoon sweet Spanish paprika 3 cloves garlic chopped Italian parsley pinch sugar freshly ground sea salt freshly ground pepper 1/4 cup crème fraiche or sour cream 1 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese 12 6-inch corn tortillas [...]

(NC)—If you’re looking for a kid-friendly nutritious lunch to make during March Break, try this quick and easy grilled cheese sandwich recipe. Made on fresh white bread with apple and turkey, it’s so delicious you may have a lot of little friends stopping by for lunch too. This recipe is also nutritious. It helps kids [...]

(NC)—Are you looking for a dish that is simple to make but will look impressive to guests at your next dinner party? Or perhaps you’re just looking for some inspiration to spice up your weekly dinner routine. Celebrity chef and creator of Scarpetta restaurant (found in Toronto, New York, LA, Vegas and Miami) has created [...]

(NC)— Are you looking for an easy, Italian pasta recipe that your family is sure to enjoy? For healthy yet simple dishes, Barilla has a range of whole grain pasta recipes that are sure to become family favourites. Made with 51 per cent whole wheat, Barilla whole grain is all natural and has two times [...]

(ARA) – Valentine’s Day usually brings to mind a box of chocolates for your sweetheart. As delicious as solid milk chocolate hearts and raspberry creams are, how about something a little different this year? Matthieu Chamussy, certified executive pastry chef and chef instructor in the Baking & Pastry Program at The International Culinary School at [...]

(ARA) – Last year’s high grocery prices had many Americans looking for ways to save at the supermarket. The upswing in prices over the past 12 months may have you wondering what will happen this year at your local grocery store. In partnership with ConAgra Foods, industry expert, and “Supermarket Guru,” Phil Lempert, predicts an [...]

(NC)—Drop-in guests are the best, but it’s nice to have something on hand to serve with a drink. These dressed up peanuts go perfectly with beer or cocktails. More great recipes can be found online at www.peanutbureau.ca. Prep time: 5 minutes Roasting time: 20 minutes Makes 2 cups (500 mL) Ingredients: 1 egg white 1/4 [...]

(NC)—The combination of goat cheese and sundried tomatoes creates a tasty cheese that could not be more ideal for entertaining. If you’re having just a few guests, halve the recipe using a small log of goat cheese. More great recipes can be found online at www.peanutbureau.ca. Prep time: 10 minutes Refrigeration time: 1 hour Makes [...]

(NC)—Hosting a dinner party this holiday season? This mouth-watering stuffing will have guests going back for a second serving. Wild Rice Stuffing with Grapes and Hazelnuts Ingredients: 2 cans chicken broth, low sodium 1 cup wild rice (250 mL) 4 slices bacon, diced 1 tbsp butter, unsalted (15 mL) 1 1/2 cups diced onion (375 [...]

(NC)—Chicken is a popular choice for dinner that everyone loves. Try this Asian twist on the suppertime staple to keep dinners delicious and interesting. Serves: 4 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Ingredients: 120 mL (1/2 cup) Hellmann’s Olive Oil Light 1 green onion, chopped 5 mL (1 tsp) reduced sodium soy sauce [...]

(NC)—“Gung Hay Fat Choy!” Happy Chinese New Year. This year, on January 23rd, people all over the world will be celebrating, welcoming the Year of the Dragon. The fifteen-day festival is celebrated with singing, dancing, arts and crafts, lion dances and dragon parades. You don’t have to travel all the way to the Great Wall [...]

(NC)—Not only are these bars a healthy treat with the flavourful taste of almond butter and the crunch of whole almonds, but they’re also an upper-body workout. Just like your morning routine, these bars are quick and easy to throw together, and take a bit of muscle power to pack tightly into shape. Makes 16 [...]

(NC)—If you are looking for the tradition and taste of a Sunday dinner any night of the week, this recipe is for you. Serves: 4 Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 minutes Ingredients: 120 mL (1/2 cup) Hellmann’s Olive Oil Light 60 mL (1/4 cup) dried cranberries, chopped 2 ½ mL (1/2 tsp) grated [...]

(NC)—Grilling chicken wings is an easy way to feed a crowd on Superbowl Sunday. How to grill them can be a challenge. The grilling experts at Broil King have some tips to make your life easier when it comes to preparing delicious grilled chicken wings. When getting started, try to select wings that are about [...]