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 [...]

For parents trying to keep kids on track to develop healthy eating habits, the holidays can be as frustrating as that granddaddy of all bad eating days, Halloween. Sugar-filled chocolate Santas and holiday cookies, starchy stuffing and fat-filled mashed potatoes all can conspire to derail parents’ best efforts and intentions.
“Eliminating sweets and starches from our [...]

(NC)-Primavera is an Italian phrase meaning “spring style” and in culinary uses refers to fresh vegetables and herbs being added. Substituting broth for some of the oil in the dressing cuts down on fat and calories.
Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 13 minutes
1/3 cup olive oil 75 mL
1/3 cup white wine or white balsamic vinegar [...]

Serve this very easy side dish with grilled chicken, fish, lamb or spinach vegetarian dishes or as part of an Asian menu.Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 8 minutes
2 tbsp soya sauce 25 mL
1 tbsp each oyster sauce and honey 15 mL
1/4-1/2 tsp hot red pepper flakes 1-2 mL
1 tbsp sesame seeds 15 mL
2 tbsp [...]

4 servings
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 cup diced onion
3/4 cup diced carrots
4 cups peeled and
cubed butternut squash
2 1/2 cups vegetable stock
1/2 cup Magnotta Chardonnnay Limited Edition
salt and ground black pepper to taste
ground nutmeg to taste
1/2 cup heavy cream (optional)
1. Heat the oil and melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. [...]