Salmon with Spiced Citrus Kefir Sauce
Classic broiled salmon is livened up with citrus, spices, honey and kefir
Chicken, Kale and Edamame White Tea Noodle Soup
Superfoods kale, edamame and white tea make classic chicken soup extra nutritious
Carrot Salad with Almond Dressing
Almond butter and lime juice add nutrition and tons of flavour to a simple carrot and red pepper salad.
Quinoa Porridge
Bring variety to breakfast by skipping the oats and cooking up some healthy, protein-rich quinoa instead
Hemp Pesto
Use this hempseed pesto variation anywhere you would use a standard pesto
Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Apples, Almonds and Blue Cheese
Serve this dish with brown rice that's been cooked in chicken broth (and tossed with fresh parsley) or angel hair...
Strawberry-Cucumber Salad with Almonds and Mint in Strawberry Vinaigrette
Since the vinaigrette is made with strawberry preserves, you get an extra blast of strawberry sweetness in every bite. English...
Seared Scallops with Pomegranate-Almond Glaze
Tender scallops are nestled in a sauce of sweet and tart pomegranate juice and topped with golden brown, wonderfully nutty...
Honey-Braised Pork Chops with Pears, Red Onion, Feta and Almonds
Pork and fruit have a natural affinity: pork's mild, tender meat pairs nicely with sweet, succulent produce. In this dish,...
Heart-y Antioxidant Almond Snack Mix
This snack mix is a nutritious take on the sweet party mix often referred to as 'puppy chow.' With less...
Fruit of the Day Cobbler with Cinnamon Almond Topping
Why call this 'fruit of the day' cobbler? Because you can use any seasonal or farm stand fruit you love!...
Caramelized Ginger and Almond Snack Mix
Package up this snack mix for a delicious gift for friends and family
Garam Masala
Garam masala is a spice mix that's a staple in Punjabi-Indian dishes. This recipe, which I got from my mother,...
Slow-Roasted Tomato Pesto
A plain slow-roasted tomato is hard to beat, but should you want to take yours a step further, try this...
Slow-Roasted Tomatoes with Coriander
I like to use Roma tomatoes, but you could use almost any. Romas have very little juice and dense, meaty...
Bread Salad with Cherries, Arugula and Goat Cheese
This isn't so much a recipe as a formula, the kind of thing you bang together on a summer day...
Banana Bread with Chocolate and Crystallized Ginger
If you don't have any chocolate chips lying around, try chopping up a bar of chocolate instead. I like the...
Grilled Tuna with Zucchini Pasta and Artichoke Sauce
Make good use of excess summer zucchini by creating "pasta", tossing with a flavourful artichoke and tomato sauce and serving...
Grilled Asparagus Vinaigrette
I've paired this salad with smoked trout, but any fish will work. Brush any leftover vinaigrette on baguette slices and...
Julienne Salad with Chipotle Shrimp
This dish is full of diversity: The sweetness of the mango, tartness of the lime and smoky spiciness of the...
Arugula & Strawberry Salad
While simple in design, this salad is complex in flavour. The spicy arugula, sweet fresh strawberries, crunchy toasted almonds and...
Elixir de Vie
Earl Grey tea adds depth to this fruity virgin cocktail of apple juice, blackberries and raspberries.
La Belle Capsicum
Red bell pepper and herb liqueur add a unique touch to this Scotch-and-whisky cocktail that's fit for the boys.
Moroccan Sunshine
Mix up a pitcher of this fruity virgin cocktail to refresh the whole family on a summer afternoon. (And if...
Il Pompelmo
Fresh pink grapefruit juice is muddled with thyme and shaken with whisky, grappa and other ingredients to make a gorgeous...
The Okarito
This alcoholic cocktail balances the tart flavour of kiwifruit, lime and rhubarb with the sweetness of apple juice and a...
Cucumber Mint Gazpacho
Gazpacho is the ultimate summertime food'fresh, quick to make, and no cooking required. This version boosts the classic cucumber flavour...
Chicken in Tikka Masala Yogurt Sauce
Apricots, almonds and a spicy yogurt marinade bring chicken breasts to life. Serve with a side of your favourite vegetables...
Spicy Chocolate Energy Bars
These homemade energy bars offer the taste of chocolate with a bit of a bite. The macadamia nuts help replace...