Recipes

Fresh crisp iceberg lettuce, mixed greens and vegetables are paired with the crunchy textures of dry chow mein noodles, almonds and sesame seeds. The addition of chicken makes this salad a flavourful protein packed meal that can be enjoyed at lunch or dinner.

Awesome in flavour and simplicity using Tex Mex favourites - chicken chili, cheese and wholegrain tortillas. In this recipe you make a double batch. Eat them both now if you have a crowd or freeze one for a quick meal when you are in a rush or out of ideas!

You won't turn your nose up to chicken livers once you try them in this unique take on meat loaf which you'll enjoy for dinner or sliced cold into a sandwich the next day.

Make this simple yet flavourful toasted sandwich and you'll wonder why you ever bothered to go out for lunch. Delicious moist chicken with peppery arugula, prosciutto and sun-dried tomato mayo... mmm! What a combination! If you don't have a grill pan, you can fry the chicken in a regular pan, bake it or use the BBQ.

The French croissant is combined with the American BLT toppings making this sandwich perfect to enjoy for dinner or lunch.

This recipe is similar to a chicken pot pie only it is contained in a turnover, making it handy to take for lunch or picnics.

This colourful salad is full of interesting flavour. The creaminess of the avocado, peppery arugula, sweet mango, cilantro and lime make for a nutritious, flavour-packed salad. It will remind you of hot summer days!

This salad is based on the favourite bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwich. It has wide appeal too as it looks and tastes somewhat like a Caesar salad and is lower in fat than many versions.

Polenta is a cornmeal mush popular in the north of Italy where it is served instead of rice or pasta. It can be soft like mashed potatoes or baked and used as a base for pizza-type dishes and appetizers. For convenience, buy a fine polenta (corn meal) that is quicker to cook. This easy polenta pizza is best baked in a cast iron skillet

A delicious anytime of the day simple mini-meal similar to a crustless quiche. Baked in their own ramekin, they have great eye appeal. The recipe is versatile and you can substitute spinach, Swiss chard or broccoli for the kale and any type of cheese for the feta.

Make this simple, quick soup with fresh beets in late summer or fall when they are at their prime for sweetness and depth of colour.

Many people are used to eating fall pumpkin in sweet baked goods but it is also an economical and nutritious addition to soups and stews. Here pumpkin, allspice and sage are combined with chicken broth and cooked chicken to make a satisfying rich soup. The toasted pumpkin seed garnish adds an unusual earthy crunch.

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.

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).

Here's a fresh and flavourful alternative to the usual bean salad made with canned yellow and green beans. It is a great way to get folks to eat raw vegetables like zucchini. Pack extras in containers for tomorrow's lunch.

Bocconcini, semi-soft unripened fresh mozzarella cheese, are salt free and are a great addition to this fresh and flavourful steamed broccoli salad. Flavour is heightened with the fall herbs thyme, rosemary and sage. This gorgeous salad is delicious and has fewer calories, fat and sodium compared to the popular broccoli salad laden with mayonnaise, bacon & cheese.

Try using vegetable juice instead of canned tomatoes to make this quick and delicious eight ingredient chili con carne. Really good served over brown rice or baked potatoes with sour cream!

Chili loves pumpkin and chocolate! Use these fun ingredients to help revitalize an old favourite. The pumpkin adds fibre and body while the chocolate and cocoa powder blend in creating rich, smooth flavour. Make this quick, warming dish with lean ground chicken to hit the spot on a cold day.

This chicken and rice dish is popular in Nigeria. It is reminiscent of Creole rice which is more familiar to North Americans. The recipe doubles well if you want to make a big batch.