Brown rice and mushrooms add a deep earthy flavour to leftover turkey, making this the perfect holiday meal. Serve with a fresh crisp spinach salad.
Preparation Time: 20 minutes Cooking Time: 30 minutes
2 tbsp (25mL) olive oil
1 lb (500g) sliced crimini or white mushrooms
1 cup (250mL) sliced celery
¾ cup (175mL) sliced green onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 [...]

Easy to make with pre-cut vegetables and prepared in the microwave, this hearty fall bisque combines the rich mellow flavour of mushrooms with any of the varieties of squash, in season. Evaporated milk adds creaminess but keeps it low in fat.
Preparation Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 15 minutes
1 tbsp (15mL) butter
1 cup (250mL) each chopped [...]

This delicious combination of creamy cheese, tangy olives and California kiwi on grainy bread is a quick and modern take on a sandwich.
1 California kiwi or pear 1
2 strips home-roasted or store-bought roasted red peppers 2
2 slices grainy sandwich bread 2
4 tsp olive paste or tapenade 20 mL
3 tbsp goat or Boursin cheese, at room [...]

 
Moms, do something tasty and healthful – eat a pear
(ARA) – With the kids back in school and the holidays a heartbeat away, this is a busy time for mothers everywhere. While you’re busy taking care of the family and work, you might forget to take care of yourself. But this busy fall season, there’s [...]

(ARA) – On a hot day, nothing tastes more refreshing than the sweet tang of fresh citrus. And now we can enjoy the seedless pleasures of navel oranges — fresh from Chile, where their winter harvest is in full swing.
One juicy segment after another — that’s one of the best ways to enjoy easily peeled [...]

(ARA) – Summer is the time for backyard entertaining, whether it’s a simple sandwich lunch with a few friends or a patio party for the neighbors.
But besides the typical salads and meat on a grill, it’s a challenge to find new outdoor menu ideas that are easy, summery light and sure to delight your guests.
This [...]

(ARA) – Dinnertime is a lot more fun during the grilling season when aromas of sizzling food fill the air. In fact, there’s a good case to make for cooking the whole dinner on the grill.
This time of year, supersweet corn from Florida ranks high on the list of delectable grillables — and, like grilling, [...]

(ARA) – With the economy affecting your budget, your family is staying home for more meals. So it’s more important than ever to get the most for your dollar when shopping for healthy foods at the grocery store.
Besides eating healthy, you want to provide a variety of food choices to keep mealtimes interesting and flavorful. [...]

(ARA) – The days when salads were strictly a side dish to something more important — they’re so over. A big, bountiful salad deserves to be the center of attention.
Whether you’re on a special diet or just looking to eat in an interesting, healthful way, there’s no reason to settle for boring combos. A well-made [...]

From Creme Fraiche to Ricotta Cheese
(ARA) – Whether you’re looking to liven up your favorite soup, add a creamy twist to a newly-discovered dessert or lighten your grandmother’s old-fashioned pancake batter recipe, look no further than a few simple ingredients that can easily become a part of your culinary line-up.
One of these increasingly popular staples [...]

Savor the Flavor Every Day, Every Way

 
(ARA) – Long overlooked, mushrooms are nature’s hidden treasure for helping those focusing on living a healthful life. To promote the nutritional benefits of fresh produce this back-to-school season, Weight Watchers continues Pick of the Season, a public health initiative spotlighting seasonal fruit and vegetables, with recipes this quarter [...]

Blueberries are most abundant and least expensive in the summer, making it an ideal time to get your fill of these little blue gems. Stock the fridge and freezer with blueberries to make meals, snacks and desserts that are easy on the cook. Blueberries never need to be peeled, pitted, stemmed or chopped –just a [...]

Spark up the coals and break out your tongs, it’s grilling season. While traditional barbeque continues to be a summertime favorite, the latest Weber GrillWatch survey reports that more than 39 percent of grill owners are firing up more meat substitutes, vegetables and leaner meats in an effort to eat healthier.
No matter what you’re grilling, [...]

(NC)—Getting your little ones to eat and enjoy mushrooms can be harder than it sounds. With this fabulous burrito style dinner, your kids will be asking for “more mushrooms please”. Preparation is quick and easy, and offers a great opportunity to get your kids cooking with mushrooms.
Preparation Time: 12 minutes Cooking Time: 33 minutes
8 oz  [...]

At the dawn of summer, people spend more time outdoors and start planning barbecues, pool parties and picnics. But as the mercury rises, thoughts turn to lazing in front of the air conditioner instead of being out in the searing, sticky heat. With a little creativity, you can entertain outdoors while keeping cool this summer.
Plan [...]

(NC)—Super for a relaxed Father’s Day weekend breakfast. For variety, choose a different sauce each time you make it.
Preparation Time:  10 minutes Cooking Time:  25 minutes
4 tsp  each olive oil  and balsamic vinegar 20 mL
4   large fresh portabella   mushroom caps 4
4  poached eggs  4
1 1/2 tbsp  Each butter and flour  22 mL
1 1/4 cups  2 [...]

There is really nothing tastier than vegetarian slow cooking. Although there are literally hundreds of delicious and nutritious vegetarian slow cooker recipes to choose from there are two in particular which are particularly popular and which you will want to try out first.
Slow Cooker Artichokes
Of all the vegetarian slow cooker recipes you can prepare, the [...]

(NC)-Create a simple, mouth-watering chutney with all the healthy goodness of wild blueberries for your holiday table. Use in place of your favourite relish – it’s ideal with roast turkey, duck, goose, pork, venison or broiled meats such as chicken and beef – as an accompaniment to a festive Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner or as [...]

(NC)-This truly Southern frittata showcases the best of the region: sweet potatoes, southern sweet onion, green pepper and spinach. Serve with a crisp green salad, twelve-grain toast and a dollop of corn salsa for a hearty brunch kids and adults alike will adore.
1 tbsp olive oil 15 mL
1 cup chopped Vidalia or Texas 1015 sweet [...]

(NC)-This hearty vegetarian soup takes longer to cook but only a few minutes to prepare and then you can practically forget about it ’til done. If you have leftovers it freezes and reheats well too for totable lunches.
Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: About 1 hour
1 tbsp vegetable oil 15 mL
1 medium onion chopped 1
1 [...]