(NC)—1 large boneless turkey breast 1 tsp Thai red curry paste 1 cup coconut milk 3/4 cup pineapple juice zest and juice of two limes 1/4 cup green onion, finely chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 tbsp soy sauce 2 tsp maple syrup 1/2 tsp salt Place turkey breast in deep glass dish.  In a [...]

(NC)—Serve a green salad and crusty bread with this one-pot vegetarian dish – perfect for a fast meal or as a side dish with grilled meat or fish. Orzo is tiny rice shaped pasta. Preparation Time: 12 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes 1 leek 1 2 tbsp olive oil 25 mL 3 garlic cloves, minced [...]

Healthy foods and creative recipes provide vitamin D when sunshine is scarce (BPT) – When days are short and sunshine is scarce, it’s only natural to feel a little out of sorts. The sun is the body’s chief source of vitamin D, and for many Americans, clouds and cold temperatures can lead to deficiencies. Fortunately, [...]

Impress with this warm quinoa, spinach and shiitake salad Delicious seasoned quinoa forms the base of this warm greens-and-veggie side salad. Leftovers make a great packed lunch. Quinoa Spinach & Shiitake Salad Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 35 minutes Makes 6 servings Ingredients: 2 cups (500 mL) Chicken Broth 1 pkg (225 g) PC [...]

(NC)—Foccacia is an Italian flat bread like pizza but without the sauce and the dough is thicker. It makes great snacks or serves as an accompaniment to soups or salads. Preparation Time: 15 minutes Rising time: 45 minutes Cooking Time: 25 minutes 1lb  pizza dough or frozen bread dough, thawed 500 g 3 tbsp olive [...]

(NC)—Ontario Portabellas take a trip around the world with this interesting topping. Great as a luncheon dish or first course for a dinner party. Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 8 minutes 1 large ripe tomato, quartered and seeded 1 1 large ripe avocado peeled and pit removed 1 ¾ cup feta cheese, crumbled (3oz/90 [...]

(NC)—Prep Time: 5 minutes | Cook Time: 20 minutes Ingredients 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds 2 small salmon fillets ½ cup + 2 tbsp teriyaki sauce 2 bunches of baby bok choy 2 cups sliced mushrooms 2 cup rice, cooked as per package instructions Method 1. Toast sesame seeds. Heat non-stick pan on medium-high. Add [...]

(NC)—Shiitake’s are my favourite mushroom and have amazing flavour. You often don’t find them around though as they are used very little, I find, in home cooking. Save for a few Asian dishes, shiitakes have little of the spotlight. What I did know, was that there is always dried shiitake mushrooms in my grocer, along [...]

(NC)—What we eat affects how we feel. And for those people living with arthritis, healthy eating habits can often be helpful. The Arthritis Society has developed this healthy recipe for year-round entertaining. This elegant entrée is effortless to prepare and makes a leaner option than regular roasts, plus, trout is a great source of omega [...]

(NC)—One of my favourite things about mushrooms is the way they add hearty flavour and texture to meatless dishes.  Take this recipe, for example, where a hearty vegetarian-friendly mushroom ragout elevates the humble baked potato from simple side dish to a meal in itself. Baked Potatoes with Creamy Mushroom Ragout Serves 4 Ingredients Baked Potatoes: [...]