Nasi Goreng
This traditional Indonesian fried rice dish was inspired by a trip to the beaches of Bali. This version uses heart healthy canola oil and brown rice to boost fibre. Kecap manis is a type of Indonesian sweet soy sauce that resembles molasses. Look for it…
Hot Apple and Cabbage Salad
This is a colourful stick-to-your ribs type of dish. It’s low in fat and sodium too – only 1 gram of fat and 12 milligrams of sodium per serving.
Balsamic Roasted Asparagus
Some vegetables taste even better when they're roasted and asparagus is definitely one of them. You might even get non-asparagus eaters to like these!
Roasted Beets with Honey Balsamic Glaze
Preparing beets can be messy - use lemon juice to remove the stains that beet juice can leave on your hands, countertop and cutting board.
Braised Kale
Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook 10 minutes or until golden, stirring frequently. Add kale, broth, 1 cup water, and red pepper; cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes. Stir in vinegar,…
Kale with Lemon-Balsamic Butter
Remove stems and center ribs from kale. Wash and pat dry. Coarsely chop to measure 24 cups. Bring water to a boil in an 8-quart stockpot. Add kale; cover and cook 3 minutes. Drain well; place kale in a bowl. Melt butter in a small skillet over medium-high…
Hearty Quinoa with Sautéed Apples and Almonds
Place quinoa in a fine sieve; place sieve in a large bowl. Cover quinoa with water. Using your hands, rub grains together for 30 seconds; rinse and drain. Repeat procedure twice. Drain well. Heat 1 teaspoon oil in saucepan over medium-high heat. Add…
Orange Quinoa Salad
To prepare dressing, combine first 6 ingredients in a small bowl; stir with a whisk until well blended. To prepare salad, place quinoa in a large nonstick skillet; cook 4 minutes over medium heat, stirring frequently. Place quinoa in a fine sieve; place…
Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
Pale yellow quinoa is the most widely available variety of this high-protein whole grain, though some natural food stores carry a dark reddish-brown variety. Both are prepared the same way. If you want a more colourful dish, use equal parts yellow and…
Oven Roasted Tomatoes with Feta Cheese
While regular old tomatoes work well in this recipe, you can also try substituting heirloom tomatoes that come in a variety of colours – including pink, yellow, purple, green and orange.