(NC)-If there’s one thing that can add an extra kick of flavour to meals, it’s sauces. Thankfully, including sauces to your dishes doesn’t have to add tons of fat and calories. Sauces can easily be incorporated into a healthy diet by using lighter ingredients such as sugar substitutes instead of sugar, and pureed fruits or [...]

(NC)-A refreshing and light pasta that is great on its own or with salmon or chicken. Vary the heat according to your preference. For a complete meal, add cooked shrimp and asparagus pieces.
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 10- 12 minutes
12 oz whole wheat spaghetti 375 g
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil 75 mL
1lb thinly sliced [...]

(NC)-With so much to see and do outdoors this summer, it’s tempting to run out the door without having breakfast. Resist the urge to miss the most important meal of the day with Imperial’s (www.homebasics.ca) irresistible breakfast French Toast Sticks.
Crispy French Toast Sticks
6 eggs (6)
1/3 cup milk (75 mL)
1 tsp vanilla (5 mL)
1 tsp ground [...]

(NC)-Here’s a sure-fire way to sneak some healthy dietary fibre into the fun of the appetizer course. Hellmann’s (www.hellmanns.ca) new olive oil real mayonnaise and chickpeas combine into a spread delicious dip for traditional flatbreads as well as a delicious vegetarian side for grilled eggplant and falafel.
Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus Dip
1/4 cup Hellmann’s Real Mayonnaise with [...]

(NC)-Once the signature dish of the legendary Brown Derby restaurant in Hollywood, California, the Cobb Salad has become the perfect lunch and dinner main course salad. Hellmann’s (www.Hellmanns.ca) invites you to personalize the salad with items in your refrigerator, your favourite cheeses and one of their five new Spritzer salad dressings.
Composed Cobb Salad
6 cups chopped [...]

(NC)-Ontario peaches or nectarines join forces with a plethora of other fruity delights to create a delectable topping. With a warm rich base of toasted angel food cake, this dessert crostini is a winner all around.
16 slices angel food cake 16
2 cups Ontario peaches or nectarines, chopped 500 mL
1 cup fresh cherries, pitted and chopped [...]

(NC)-The sophisticated marriage of sweet, tart, a hint of bitter and the balance of blue cheese, combine in this delightful amuse bouche:
Belgian Endive Filled With Blue Cheese, California Grapes, Apples And Walnuts
1/2 cup (125 mL) blue cheese, divided
1/2 cup (125 mL) chèvre
1/2 Granny Smith apple peeled and diced [1/4 inch pieces], divided
1/4 cup (50 mL) [...]

(NC)-Dessert Sushi. Who knew? This contemporary version of rice pudding in a roll is a sweet creamy variation on the traditional Japanese entrée. Made with fragrant California peaches and nectarines and splashed with a peppery California strawberry reduction, that is sure to delight.
1 cup (250 mL) Calrose short grain sushi rice washed twice and drained [...]

(NC)-”Who doesn’t have an old cast-iron skillet? Mine belonged to my grandmother Emilia. Each time I prepare this pork dish I think about her. And I am sure she would love it!” ~ Hélène Laurendeau, TV host and nutritionist.
4 sprigs of fresh thyme 4
2 small pork tenderloins, whole 2
Freshly ground pepper, to taste
8 slices of [...]

(NC)-”Every summer at the cottage, my mother took advantage of peach season to prepare this recipe that my brothers, my dad and I loved so much. It was the era of liqueurs and everyone had a bottle of Amaretto in their bar. Nice memories. Today, I still enjoy the freshness of this fragrant mousse.” ~ [...]

(NC)-If kids don’t have time to eat at home in the morning, pack them a banana, a small yogurt cup and a few of these delicious breakfast sticks so they can eat on the way.
2 cups Robin Hood Whole Wheat Flour 500 mL
2 1/2 tsp baking powder 12 mL
1/2 tsp baking soda 2 mL
1/2 tsp [...]

(NC)-You’ll get an ‘A’ when you include one of these delicious cupcakes in your child’s lunchbox. (And they’re easier to make than you think!)
1 1/2 cups Robin Hood All Purpose Flour 375 mL
1 cup packed light brown sugar 250 mL
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted 125 mL
1 1/4 tsp baking soda 6 mL
Pinch salt Pinch
1 [...]

(ARA) – Food, fans and fun all go together during the big game. When you get together with your favorite sports enthusiasts, it’s likely you’ll be surrounded by traditional tailgating fare which is often unhealthy. Whether its hot dogs, nachos or fried appetizers, fan foods tend to be high in calories and fat content.
Tailgating and [...]

As back-to-school season approaches, schedules are once again overwhelmed with schoolwork and activities, limiting quality family time. Between work, school, band practice and football games, families are often left with dinnertime as the single time of the day for togetherness.
Sara Lee Chef and busy mother Jill Houk understands the importance of finding a simple and [...]

Whether it’s working late at the office, running errands or rushing to get the kids to practice, many of us cut corners to save time. Preparing dinner is no exception. Because we hurry through our days, we sometimes don’t have the time to make nutritious meals.
Our cooking habits have become rushed and as a result, [...]