Recipes

Roasted Carrot Salad

Salads

Here’s a colourful, festive winter salad that’s a real crowd pleaser. The unexpected pairing of roasted carrots in a fresh green salad hits just the right balance of light & healthy with warm & comforting. Topped with dried cranberries, slivered almonds and feta, it’s full of contrasting flavours and textures. This delicious salad is fancy enough for the holiday dinner table and simple enough for a weeknight dish.

Ingredients:  2 pounds carrots, peeled and cut diagonally into 2 - 3” lengths (split thick pieces lengthwise...

Pomegranate Quinoa Salad

Salads

The sweet, colourful, juicy pops of pomegranate in this quinoa salad make it a real feast for the senses. Pomegranates are not only delicious, they’re packed with antioxidants too, making them well-worth the effort to prepare. To avoid mess, trim the tips off the top and bottom to see the pomegranate segments, then score into sections, gently pry apart and place into a bowl of cold water. Use your fingers to release the pomegranate seeds into the water and the white parts will float to the top!

Ingredients:  For the dressing: 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon ju...

Apple Muffins

With just two apples and some pantry staples, you can prepare a batch of these wholesome apple muffins, setting you up for easy grab-and-go breakfasts, packable snacks, and healthy treats for any time of day. They’re simple, delicious, and not too sweet. Adding some raisins and walnuts gives additional texture, nutritional value and flavour but they’re also great without the add-ons, letting the apples steal the show.

Ingredients:  2 cups whole wheat flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp grou...

Cauliflower Wings

Sides

Cauliflower wings are a delicious twist on a classic favourite. They’re the ultimate snack or appetizer, offering all the bold flavours of chicken wings in a light, healthy, meat-free version. So roll up your sleeves, grab the napkins and get ready for movie night, game night, or your next get-together with these irresistibly tasty bites.

Ingredients:  1 head cauliflower, cut into florets 1 tablespoon cornstarch 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive ...

Pumpkin Banana Bread

Healthy Snacks

Why choose between pumpkin bread and banana bread when you can have the best of both worlds? This moist and delicious loaf is loaded with wholesome ingredients and it has the warm and cozy flavours of fall, making it hard to resist. Perfect for a quick grab-and-go breakfast,  an afternoon treat with a cup of tea, or even dessert. It’s also very customizable, so go ahead and swap the nuts for raisins (or chocolate chips) if you prefer.

Ingredients:  1 ¼ cups mashed ripe bananas (about 2 large bananas) ¾ cup pumpkin purée (no...

Taiwanese Cabbage Stir Fry

Sides

Taiwanese cabbage is a sweet and tender variety of cabbage rich in sulphur, iron, antioxidants and fibre. It’s tasty raw, but this recipe—using just a few kitchen staples—really brings out the flavour and makes a perfect side dish for nearly any cuisine. It also cooks very quickly making it a weeknight winner!

Ingredients:  1 head of Taiwanese cabbage (about 5 cups), chopped into large, bite-sized pieces 1 tablespoon av...

Broccoli & Cheese Casserole

Sides

Ready in just 30 minutes, this simple broccoli and cheese casserole is a lighter spin on the classic comfort food casseroles you might remember. Perfect for an easy weeknight side dish and a great way to get more servings of veggies, especially for picky eaters! You only need a few simple ingredients to create this crave-worthy casserole.

Ingredients:  8 cups of fresh broccoli florets  1 tablespoon olive oil ¼  cup mayonnaise ...

Vegan Roasted Cauliflower Soup

Soups

Bursting with flavour from warm spices and the sweet, earthy caramelized flavour of roasted cauliflower, this soup is hearty and satisfying, yet not too heavy since there is no cream or cheese added. The velvety texture comes from blending the cauliflower until almost smooth. Reserve some roasted cauliflower to add on top for added texture and even more deliciousness!

Ingredients:  2 heads of cauliflower, chopped into florets Extra-virgin olive oil 1 small onion, chopped ...

Cinnamon Roasted Butternut Squash

Sides

A little sweet, a little savoury, and packed with nutrition, this recipe makes a fabulous new addition to your holiday side dish repertoire. Butternut squash is not only delicious, it’s a powerhouse of vitamins, minerals, fibre and antioxidants. Adding cinnamon brings out the natural sweetness of the squash for a delicious and unexpected flavour combination.

Ingredients:  1 large butternut squash, peeled, seeded and chopped into 1” cubes 2 tablespoons extra-virg...

Baked Pears With Walnuts & Honey

Desserts

Bosc pears are a great snack as is, but if you want something a little extra, you can turn them into an even more delicious and elegant treat with this quick and simple recipe. It’s a healthy indulgence that you can enjoy for breakfast with yogurt or as a dessert with some ice cream or frozen yogurt. The aroma of sweet pears baking with cinnamon and honey is divine!

Ingredients:  2 large ripe Bosc pears  ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 teaspoons honey ¼ ...