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, [...]

Adding grains, especially whole grains, to your diet provides many healthy benefits. Unfortunately, most Americans consume less than one-third of the daily recommended amount, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The good news is that now, more than ever, there are easy and delicious ways to add whole grains to your menus.
People who eat [...]

(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 [...]

(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 [...]

Using a pasta salad recipe to create nutritious and appealing meals for your family is easy and versatile.  You can add your favorite fresh foods to your salads and customize your pasta salad recipe to match your preferences.  The following Greek pasta salad recipe gets its major flavoring from the pepperoni, feta cheese and the [...]

Chicken salad recipes are very popular wherever you go and this is because chicken salads are very satisfying, nutritious and delicious.  A chicken salad recipe is also very easy to prepare because all you have to do is cook, cool, cut the chicken into bite size pieces and after that, you just chop your vegetables, [...]

Cole slaw is a popular side dish that might have seen its humble beginnings in ancient Rome in some form or fashion. While many people see cole slaw as an American dish these days, it does have a following all around the world in a number of forms. The basis of a traditional cole slaw [...]

Are you tired of making the same old macaroni and cheese dish over and over again?  This comfort food classic is very delicious, but everyone could use a little change every once and a while.  If you are looking to spice up your pasta dish, consider trying out this recipe for macaroni salad. 
Macaroni salad becomes [...]

This creamy potato salad recipe is perfect served cold on a summer day and its healthy ingredients make it a hearty side dish that will satisfy even the fussiest of eaters.  The potato salad recipe is a classic recipe from the New World that is now enjoyed around the world.
What Type Of Potato
Although any type [...]

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. [...]

Planning to entertain this summer? If so, you’ll need some quick and easy recipes sure to wow the crowds? You can’t go wrong by incorporating fruits of the season into your recipes, and you’d better act fast if you want to enjoy one of the most coveted delicacies of the year.
California Bing cherries are plentiful [...]

It’s time to spring into the salad season, and a good way to go is with Mediterranean flavors. They’ve taken root in this country and small wonder — ingredients like olive oil, garlic, grains, seafood and fresh tomatoes just seem to belong together. Marinating and grilling are among the Mediterranean techniques that deliver delightful dishes, [...]

With the arrival of spring, creative cooks look for seasonal vegetables to freshen up their daily menus. The produce aisle is stocked with the spring season’s best offerings. Artichokes, asparagus, snow peas and a variety of spring lettuce all serve as terrific ingredients for a delicious salad. Add a serving of seafood, and transform a [...]

(NC)-Try this versatile dressing on salads, veggies or noodles, or as a marinade for meat. It can be stored up to five days in the refrigerator. Look for more dressings and marinades made with Crisco Canola Oil at www.criscocanada.com.
2 tsp minced fresh ginger 10 mL
1 tsp finely grated lime zest 5 mL
1/4 cup fresh lime [...]