Recipes

Leftover Cranberry Sauce Muffins

Healthy Snacks

This muffin recipe is a great way to use leftover cranberry sauce from the holidays! Plus, you’ll have an easy grab-and-go breakfast or anytime snack. The addition of chopped pecans on top packs some extra protein along with a nice crunch. Makes 12 muffins.

Ingredients:  ½ cup milk (dairy or non-dairy) ⅓ cup olive oil or melted butter 1 ¼ cups left...

Roasted Brussels sprouts

Sides

If you’re not a fan of brussels sprouts, you may change your mind after trying them roasted. Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and enhanced with the simple flavours of olive oil, salt and pepper—roasted brussels sprouts are delicious and very easy to make. To kick the flavour up a notch, add some fresh lemon juice and/or grated parmesan cheese after cooking.

Ingredients:  1 ½ pounds Brussels sprouts  2 - 3 tablespoons olive oil ¾ teaspoon sea sal...

Chicken and Mango Stir Fry

Entrees

The flavour combination of chicken and mangoes may be unexpected but it really works in this stir fry! If you make it spicy, the sweet complement of the mangoes is ideal. Serve it on either brown or white rice. You could substitute pork for the chicken. Just remember to add the mangoes at the very end of cooking so they retain their firmness.

Ingredients:  1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite sized pieces 1 ½ cups fresh mang...

Pineapple Salsa

Appetizers

This fresh pineapple salsa recipe will be a big hit at your next party! It’s a little sweet, a little spicy, and 100% delicious. It’s easy to make, too. Recipe yields 3 ½ cups; double it if you’re serving a crowd (1 extra-large pineapple should be just right).

Ingredients:  3 cups diced fresh pineapple (about 1 medium) 1 red bell pepper, chopped &fr...

Carrot Ginger Soup

Soups

Flavorful carrot ginger soup with coconut milk, loaded with nutrients and absolutely delicious!

Ingredients:  1 tbsp coconut oil 1 medium sized yellow onion chopped 1 clove garlic minced 3 tbsp chopped fr...

Hot Apple Cider - 2 Ways

Beverages

It’s hard to beat the inviting aroma and delicious flavour of hot apple cider on a cold, wet day. Whether you want to take the time to make it with whole apples and simmer it on the stove or in a slow cooker or Instant Pot, or you want to save the mashing and straining by using apple juice or pre-made apple cider as your base, we have you covered with two versions of the recipe.

Ingredients:  Hot Apple Cider (using whole apples) 10 - 12 medium apples (assorted), cut into quarters 1-2 o...

Roasted Parsnip and Carrot Mash

Sides

Winter vegetable mashes make for delicious accompaniments to any holiday event—the addition of coconut milk and lime here creates a beautifully distinct flavour that will be an instant favourite. This recipe doubles and triples well.

Ingredients:  1 parsnip 2 medium carrots 5 garlic cloves, whole, peeled 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tbsp lime jui...

Ratatouille

Entrees

Learn how to make the best French ratatouille with this foolproof recipe! The trick is to roast the vegetables, then add them to a simmering tomato sauce. Recipe yields 4 generous or 6 more modest servings.

Ingredients:  2 pounds ripe red tomatoes (6 medium or 4 large) 1 medium eggplant (1&nbs...

Simple Blueberry Cake

Desserts

Make this simple blueberry cake recipe! This blueberry cake is tender and delicious, loaded with blueberries, and not too sweet. It’s naturally sweetened and whole grain as written, too (check recipe notes for more flour options). Recipe yields one 9-inch round cake, enough for 8 slices.

Ingredients:  1 ¾ cups plus 1 teaspoon white whole wheat flour or regular whole wheat flour 1 teaspo...

Green Bean Salad with Toasted Almonds & Feta

Sides

This green bean salad is the best! Perfectly cooked green beans are tossed in a lemony dressing with toasted almonds, feta and basil. Recipe yields 4 side servings.

Ingredients:    ⅓ cup sliced almonds 1 pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 2&n...

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