Oct
09
2009

Do you need a fast dinner to feed the family? Try this easy to prepare meal that also delivers one-third of their daily fibre requirement…and they’ll never know it.
1 pkg (500 g) Catelli Smart Penne Rigate pasta
30 mL (2 tbsp) olive oil
3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
250 g (1/2 lb) mushrooms, halved
1 red [...]
Aug
18
2009

(NC)—Busy training schedules need not lose out to healthy meals with this portable rice wrap. Packed with the essentials – energy enhancing carbohydrates, fibre and protein – athletes can rest assured they are receiving the necessary nutrients for optimal performance.
2 cups trimmed, cut into small pieces, broccoli (may use frozen) 500 mL
1 lb boneless, skinless [...]
Aug
06
2009

(ARA) – Summertime brings out the best in family meals — fresh vegetables and fruit, fresh-air dining and a fresh opportunity for parents to maintain their commitment to feeding their kids well.
According to a recent study by Ohio State University and published in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, of children ages 2 to [...]
Aug
04
2009

Give summer favorites new sizzle – with a twist
(ARA) – Summer is the time when we break out the grill and dust off the picnic basket to celebrate warm weather with friends and loved ones. It’s also the time people bring out classic summer treats from tasty, hot barbecue to all-American apple pie. But classic [...]
Jul
07
2009

(ARA) – Just because grocery budgets are tight, doesn’t mean flavor needs to suffer. Preparing dishes inspired by traditional cuisine from around the world is an easy way to add excitement to everyday meals, without breaking the bank or buying an expensive plane ticket. Try exploring the flavors of the world right in your own [...]
Jul
14
2008

The flowers are blooming, temperatures are rising, and the smell of charcoal is in the air. It’s officially grilling season — the perfect time to fire up that commitment to a healthy lifestyle. While this outdoor tradition adds flavor to foods, it also helps remove fat and calories.
Whether it’s camping and preparing food over an [...]
Nov
13
2007

Ingredients
200g Catelli Healthy Harvest Whole Wheat macaroni
30 mL (2 tbsp) olive oil
2 onions, finely minced
2.5 mL (1/2 tsp) dried oregano
2.5 mL (1/2 tsp) dried parsley
2 chicken breasts, skin and bones removed, in pieces
60 mL (1/4 cup) honey
2 x 798 mL cans diced tomatoes, drained
250 mL (1 cup) grated cheese
Instructions
. Cook macaroni according to package directions.
. [...]
Aug
15
2007

World famous chef Curtis Stone, star of the hit TLC show “Take Home Chef,” knows that each season is unique. With all the bounty of the summer season, cooks take advantage of the available produce to experiment with lighter fare and all the fresh vegetables that are readily available.
“Each season presents different flavors,” says Stone. [...]
Aug
12
2007

It’s one of the signature smells of summer — the delicious smells of food cooked on the grill wafting in the air. With the mercury on the rise, people are heading outside to prepare and enjoy their meals. In fact, according to the Hearth, Patio and Barbecue Assocation (HPBA) more than 17 million new barbecues [...]
Feb
02
2007

(NC)-You know canola oil is good for you and every body, but just how good? Good enough for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to award canola oil a qualified health claim you can take to heart no matter where you live.
The FDA ruled in October, 2006, that just one and a half tablespoons [...]