Recipes

We’re not kidding about the garlic! While it seems like an over-the-top amount, this recipe made famous years ago by James Beard, is still coveted by foodies. And the good news about our updated version. It’s been streamlined for the slow cooker and still packs a wallop of flavour with half the original amount of garlic.

This vegetable-rich soup is healthy and delicious. It's the perfect comfort food for chilly days in early fall. A dollop of homemade pesto brings all the flavours together beautifully.

Cock-a-Leekie is a comforting, traditional Scottish soup made with a whole chicken, leeks and often prunes. Perfect for a cold day or a Robbie Burns supper! This is a quick version and the process is simplified by using prepared chicken broth, cooked chicken, barley and potatoes. A bit of brown sugar substitutes for the prunes.

This tasty coconut curry comes together quickly on the top of the stove. It is also very good made with leftover roast chicken. Here the curry is served hot over fresh spinach. You can also chill and serve as a salad.

Coffee and cocoa are flavourful additions to a barbeque spice rub. It may seem unusual, but their deep flavours pair well with the smoky heat of the barbeque, making a finger-licking-good chicken dish to serve with rice or a potato salad.

Heart-healthy beets loaded with antioxidants take centre stage in our protein-rich borscht. Easy to prepare in your slow cooker, this soup is sure to be a favourite in your household. We put a spin on this traditional European favourite by adding tart cranberries and a touch of brown sugar. Red wine vinegar provides just the right amount of acidity to complement the sweetness in this satisfying soup.

Smoky flavours such as cumin pair very well with the tartness of whole cranberries. Serve with roughly mashed potatoes or root vegetables for an easy fall meal.

Here's a delicious cranberry barbecue basting sauce that is both delicious and kid friendly. It is a good use of any canned whole-berry cranberry sauce you have leftover. If you don't like to use wine in cooking substitute cranberry or grape juice. Serve with a bright green vegetable and brown rice to mop up the extra sauce for a fun, complete meal.

If you have ever bought a bunch of celery and had a hard time using it up this is the recipe for you!

Eat your greens! Canned evaporated milk, instead of cream, adds richness to this lovely spinach soup and helps save on fat and calories.

Who can resist oven-fried zucchini and chicken fingers? They are great on their own but you can also serve with your favourite dip (e.g., Ranch dressing mixed with Sriracha sauce, warmed marinara sauce).

This slow cooker dish is jam-packed with flavourful spices. It’s perfect as an alternative to traditional Mexican chili.

This is a combination of two classic salads: the Waldorf and the curried chicken salad. On the one hand you get the fruit and nut flavours from the Waldorf and then the subtle smokiness from the curry powder. All of these are mixed together with a low fat yogurt dressing and paired with sweet roasted peppers and crunchy iceberg lettuce. We love layering this salad in one large or four individual mason jars for a stunning presentation.

Every so often you may find yourself alone on the weekend around lunchtime craving something delicious and different. My favourite sandwich is definitely the club sandwich. The endless flavour possibilities keep it original. The California style club is a popular and lower carbohydrate option to popular diner styles because it omits the third layer of bread. The avocado spread is also a healthier alternative to traditional butter and mayonnaise.

This delicious chicken soup will soon become your go-to comfort dish. The soup comes together quickly and is great year-round.

Beans and rolled oats add both flavour and fibre to these juicy burgers. Easily doubled, this recipe is perfect to feed a crowd at a backyard barbeque.

This easy dish is the perfect use for leftover chicken. Much healthier than take-out, you can easily add any vegetables you have on hand.

This simple recipe is packed with flavour. Using peppers as a serving vessel means easy cleanup and automatic portion control! Nutty brown rice, mushrooms, and carrots create a hearty, delicious dish.

This flavourful chicken is oh-so-easy and perfect for a weeknight meal. Keeping the seasoned flour on hand ahead of time makes it even faster to make. Served with rice and steamed vegetables or roasted potatoes, it is a mouthwatering go-to recipe.

Yogurt keeps these flavourful kabobs tender and juicy. Their smoky heat pairs wonderfully with the mint potato salad.