Pasta with Sauteed Prawns, Spinach and Tomatoes
In North America, small and medium sized shrimp are often simply called shrimp, while large shrimp are called prawns. Ask your fishmonger to peel and devein the prawns for you. Frozen pre-cooked shrimp can be substituted.
Mushroom Lentil Patties
These patties taste great on their own or served on a whole-grain bun with horseradish, fresh spinach leaves, sliced avocado and tomato slices. I usually use white button mushrooms, but cremini or shiitake mushrooms also work well in this recipe.
Kasha Cabbage Rolls
These cabbage rolls are a new take on an old classic. By incorporating kasha, a whole grain, this recipe is high in fibre and still tastes delicious.
Roast Chicken with Pears, Shallots, and Walnuts
Preheat oven to 425°. Remove and discard giblets and neck from chicken. Place 2 crushed garlic cloves, rosemary sprigs, and lemon in body cavity. Combine chopped rosemary, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and olive oil. Starting at neck cavity, loosen skin from…
Open-Faced Steak, Pear, and Gorgonzola Sandwiches
Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Sprinkle both sides of steak with salt and pepper. Add steak to pan; cook 6 minutes. Turn steak; add onion to pan. Lightly coat onion with cooking spray. Cook steak an…
Chicken, Red Grape, and Pesto Pizza
Preheat oven to 425°. On a lightly floured surface, pat dough into a 12-inch circle; gently place dough on a pizza pan coated with cooking spray. Spread pesto evenly over dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border around edges. Arrange grapes evenly over…
Grilled Chicken with Fresh Grape Glaze
To prepare glaze, place grapes in a blender; process until smooth. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; cover and cook 10 minutes. Add garlic; cover and cook 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in pureed grapes, vinegar, soy…
Pepper-Crusted Salmon
Packed with omega-3 fatty acids, salmon is part of a heart healthy diet. Use a good quality pepper mill to coarsely grind fresh pepper for this recipe - it will make a big difference.
Pan-Seared Shrimp and Arugula Risotto
Bring chicken stock to a simmer in a small saucepan (do not boil). Keep warm over low heat. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle shrimp with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Add shrimp to pan; cook 1…
Walnut Pizza with Arugula and Yellow Tomatoes
Bake pizza shells according to package directions, omitting fat. While pizza shells bake, heat a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add walnuts; cook 3 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring constantly. Place walnuts, feta, milk, oregano, and 1/4…