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Bean, lentil and brown rice casserole with chipotle peppers
Beans, lentils and brown rice pack a whole grain and vegetable protein punch.
Oven-Baked Crispy Chicken
A moist and crispy fried chicken taste without the fat of traditional fried chicken.
Fillet of Fish Burgers
Substitute a different bread, such as focaccia, for the buns to add subtle and sophisticated flavor to fish burgers.
Surprise Quick Quiche
The surprise is that this quiche makes its own crust!
Cauliflower with Hazelnut Crumb Topping
Snowy cauliflower topped with cheese and nuts makes the perfect side dish for a Sunday roast. For vegetarians, it becomes a main course dish when served along with grains or a bowl of pasta.
Baked Italian White Beans
A simple combo of beans and vegetables is a terrific side dish or main course that will delight not only the vegetarians in the crowd but everyone else as well.
Terrific Chicken Burgers
Accompany these patties with stir-fried rice and vegetables.
Easy Curried Fish Stew
Gingerroot adds a vibrant flavor to this stew. Serve steaming bowls with chunks of crusty whole-grain bread. It’s a complete meal!
Chicken with lime, garlic and cashews
Lime and cashew add zest and crunch to this delicious chicken stir-fry.
Veal braised with onions
Richly flavored braised meats like veal are always a welcome choice for a family meal. I make them in advance, since their flavor improves when refrigerated and reheated the next day.
Greek lamb and bean stew
Oregano-scented tomato sauce with a burst of heat from hot pepper flakes is the perfect foil for buttery lima beans and lamb.
Veal scaloppini with marsala
This easy-to-make saucy veal is one of my all-time favorite dishes to serve when I’m entertaining. Delicious served with noodles and a green vegetable such as asparagus.
Black bean and edamame avocado salad
Bring some exotic flavours to the table with this delicious Mexican-style salad.
Yummy parmesan chicken fingers
What a relief to know when you come home frazzled from a day at work, you can count on these tasty chicken fingers stashed away in your freezer. Round out the meal with rice and a steamed vegetable, such as broccoli, for a dinner that’s on the table in 30 minutes.
Just-for-kids honey lemon chicken
Kids love simple dishes like this one, with its straight forward flavors. And this chicken dish is simple enough that even young cooks can make it.
Taco Pitas
Aside from being lower in fat, I find pitas make much better containers than taco shells, which tend to crumble when you bite into them and cause the filling to spill out.
White fish with herb duxelle
This recipe is an interesting combination of fish with mushrooms, which provide an earthy balance to the dish.
Turkey fajitas
I love this recipe because it’s a quick and easy main dish, yet it calls for only a few ingredients. It’s ideal to serve for an impromptu dinner. I set out bowls of the cheese, sour cream and salsa, and let everyone help themselves.
Asian beef noodle soup
Loaded with vegetables, this Vietnamese-style soup is full of flavor and takes less than 10 minutes to cook.
Moroccan eggplant with tomatoes
Experiment with spices to give your vegetables an interesting kick. Cumin, paprika and cilantro provide bold flavour to this tasty dish.
Fruit salad with mojito dressing
Fruit salads make a perfect light meal or side.
Mixed greens, mango and pecan salad
A delicious salad perfect for barbeques or a light summer dinner.
Tangy grilled asparagus
A quick and easy way to prepare vegetables...perfect for barbeque season!
Lentil burritos
A great Mexican-style treat!
Pork stir-fry with black beans in sauce
A quick and easy meal that everyone will enjoy!
Zesty white bean and turkey chili
Nothing like a bowl of chili to warm you up on a cold February night!
Lunchbox granola bars
This healthy on-the-go snack will help you eat well even during those especially busy days.
Pork sliders with raspberry mustard sauce
This healthy recipe is a great alternative to turkey when you’re cooking for the holidays.
Cajun pile-ups with pepper sauce
As the weather turns colder, add a little heat to your menu with these yummy Cajun sandwiches.
Spinach and mushroom barley pilaf
Autumn is a wonderful time for hearty home-cooked meals, which can still be achieved with low-calorie, healthy ingredients. This barley pilaf makes a nice light meal on its own, or a delicious side.
Zucchini and yellow split pea sauté
Here’s a delicious recipe that’s easy and uses fresh seasonal vegetables.
Blueberry-lemon country cobbler
Fruit is an important part of a healthy diet because it’s filled with vitamins and antioxidants, high in fibre, low in fat and calories, and delicious to boot. Here’s a recipe for a blueberry dessert that will bring some fresh fruit into your meal.
Greek lentil salad
Lentils are an excellent source of protein, fibre, folate and vitamin B, and therefore a nutritious addition to any menu. Also, their high fibre content prevents blood sugar levels from rising rapidly after a meal, which makes them a great choice for people with diabetes. Introduce more lentils into your diet with this delicious Greek salad recipe.
Crunchy chicken-cilantro lettuce wraps
These tasty wraps make a quick and nutritious meal that’s perfect for a fresh spring day.
Fresh spinach and sweet tomato omelet with feta
When combined with the right ingredients, omelets can be a healthy and delicious option for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Chicken and chickpea stew
Soluble fibre from chickpeas, beans, lentils, barley, oats, and some vegetables and fruits can help regulate blood sugar, lower cholesterol, and protect against heart disease. You should aim for at least 26 grams of fibre a day. This hearty chicken and chickpea stew is a simple and tasty way to add more to your diet.
Fish tacos with avocado salsa
These tacos are a fresh and fun variation on a popular dish that will add some delicioso Mexican flavour to your table.
Easy green and red bean salad
I prefer to use flat-leaf parsley for the dressing. It’s more distinctly flavoured than curly parsley.
Peppered roast beef
Roast beef is ideal to serve on Christmas day instead of turkey. The spicy coating gives the beef a rich flavour.
Marinated chicken and rosemary kebabs
This simple dish is ideal for barbecues.
Creamy crab and red pepper tart
Crabmeat has a meat-like texture that makes the tart very filling. You could also use tuna for this recipe as it has a similar texture.
Cheesy shepherd’s pie
If you use a non-stick pan to cook the ground beef you don’t need to add any oil as it will cook in its own fat. Even with lean ground beef you can still pour off excess fat when it is cooked. This is a favourite with your children.
Black-eyed pea and vegetable soup
The black-eyed peas are an attractive addition, with their creamy colour and small black “eye”. They add a creamy flavour too. Remember to soak the dried beans before starting this recipe.
Spicy Hungarian goulash
Goulash is traditionally a spicy dish, but you can vary the amount and type of paprika according to your taste.
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