Recipes

Yam Casserole with Pecan Topping

Sides

The comforting flavour of roasted yams is made festive with the addition of sweet spices and a delightful, crunchy pecan topping. This rich and delicious side-dish is ideal for holiday meals, providing a little sweetness and crunch that pairs well with savoury dishes. Tasty as it is, it’s good for you too—yams are very high in beta carotene and fibre.

Ingredients:  4 medium yams, peeled and cubed 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup or honey 2 tablespoons melted c...

Spiced Ambrosia Apple Butter

Healthy Snacks

This slow cooker apple butter recipe using local Ambrosia apples will fill your kitchen with a wonderful aroma as it creates a velvety, delicious spread to enjoy on toast, mixed into oatmeal, or straight up from the jar. It’s also an easy DIY gift for any foodie on your list. Just pour into mason jars and tie with some twine or ribbon for a fun and festive homemade gift.

Ingredients:  6 lbs Ambrosia apples (about 12 apples) ½ cup apple cider (not vinegar) ½ cup br...

Broccoli and Chickpea Stir Fry

Entrees

High in protein and packed with flavours, this vegetarian stir fry is easy to throw together when you want a quick and nutritious meal. It pairs wonderfully with brown rice or quinoa if you’d like a base, but it’s also fantastic on its own!

Ingredients:  2 cups broccoli florets 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed 2 tablespoons olive oil 3 clove...

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 ...