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Quinoa with Grilled Eggplant

Quinoa, a nutritious grain from South America, has a texture similar to split lentils when cooked. It contains more protein...


Roast Vegetable and Bean Stew

This easy, one-pot dish of root vegetables and pinto beans makes a nourishing winter main courseand needs no accompaniments.


Grilled Polenta with Mushrooms

Flavoured with Gruyère cheese and topped with a savoury mixture of mushrooms, walnuts and herbs, this is a sophisticated appetizer...


Sausage, Grilled Pepper and Tomato Bruschetta

This open sandwich of toasted ciabatta bread with a mixed bell-pepper topping is typical of the style of food enjoyed...


Monkfish and Mussel Kebabs

To create these succulent mini kebabs, marinated cubes of monkfish fillet and fresh mussels are threaded onto skewers with a...


Citrus and Spinach Salad

Fresh leaf spinach pairs well with citrus fruits, melon and prosciutto. Here the spinach is tossed with the fruits and...


Eastern Salad

Based on fattoush (the colourful, crunchy salad served throughout the Middle East), this version adds tuna for extra flavour and...


Watermelon and Feta Salad

In this salad, the salty tang of creamy feta cheese contrasts with pieces of sweet watermelon and juicy golden nectarines....

Beef And Almond Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Looking for a fun way to sneak more vegetables into family meals? Kids will devour these tasty and crunchy zucchini...


Orange, Roasted Beet, and Arugula Salad

The beet can be roasted up to a day in advance of serving the salad. Although the red beet contrasts...


Southwest Pork Chops

Brighten up a meal of pork chops with a medley of tomatoes, zucchini, corn and black beans.


One-Pot Sweet-Potato Couscous

This quick and easy weeknight couscous dish blends green beans and cubed sweet potato with the flavours of raisins, feta...


Roasted Vegetables with Walnut Vinaigrette

A medley of root vegetables combined with a light vinaigrette is the perfect winter dish for flavour and comfort.


Mushrooms Stuffed with Walnuts, Smoked Bacon and Goat Cheese

Bite-sized mushrooms filled with smoked bacon and goat cheese create a delicately rich and savoury taste. This dish can be...


Crunchy Walnut-Crusted Salmon Fillets

For a complete meal, serve salmon on a bed of baby spinach, drizzled with a light lemony vinaigrette or asparagus...


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Chipotle Caesar Shrimp on Couscous with Salad

The combination of fresh ingredients and the smoky flavour of chipotle pepper will delight your taste buds. This colourful creation...


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Venetian White Bean Bruschetta

A fresh twist on the traditional bruschetta, this recipe is made complete with Caesar-dressing-flavoured crostini.

Sweet Potato Salmon Cakes

Nutrient-dense sweet potato and salmon, two of nature's greatest superfoods, combine with zesty onion and tangy fresh dill to create...


Warm Sweet Potato and Kale Salad

Delight your palate with this warm sweet potato and kale salad, featuring a tangy red wine vinaigrette to balance the...


Kale and Sweet Potato Soup

Naturally creamy sweet potatoes are the perfect base for this hearty fall soup. Nutritious kale adds a slight bitterness that...


Red and Green Frittata

Eggs have protein and iron, important nutrients for fertility. Broccoli is a good source of folate and fibre. This baked...


Jane’s on the Common Black Bean Stew

This hearty vegetarian dish is perfect for chilly evenings.


Creamy Parsnip and Pear Soup

Celebrate fall with this creamy blend of parsnips, pears, onions and yogurt.

Marinated Red Bell Peppers

Marinated peppers are an antipasto mainstay. I like to toss the peppers with tuna, boiled shrimp, or grilled scallops and...


Amanda’s Ginger Yam Mash

Grated fresh ginger adds warmth and depth of flavour to classic mashed yams.


Roasted Fennel and Potato Soup

If you have never tried fennel soup, you are really missing out on something unique. It's like a leek and...


Vegetarian Quinoa Stew

This quick one-pot meal is high in protein, low in fat'and easy to make.


Vegetable Casserole with Crunchy Bread Topping

This simple but tasty vegetable casserole tastes even better the next day.


Salmon Topped with Beans and Vegetables

This delicious baked salmon recipe is quick and easy to prepare'and chock full of healthy nutrients, too.