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Banana Bread with Chocolate and Crystallized Ginger

If you don't have any chocolate chips lying around, try chopping up a bar of chocolate instead. I like the...


Julienne Salad with Chipotle Shrimp

This dish is full of diversity: The sweetness of the mango, tartness of the lime and smoky spiciness of the...


Peach Streusel Muffins

Chunks of fresh peach and crunchy pecans add flavour and nutrition to these delicious streusel-topped muffins.


Peach Ricotta Pancakes

Each pancake is garnished with slices of fresh peaches, offering a sweet flavour to every bite.


Beef Sliders Stuffed with Walnuts and Gorgonzola

These itty-bitty burgers pack big taste with the combination of crunchy walnuts, tender beef and gooey Gorgonzola. Baby arugula provides...


Bite-Size Appetizer: Portobello Mushroom, Goat Cheese and Walnut Sliders

This portobello mushroom burger makes a tasty meat-free option for vegetarians at your next dinner party or summer gathering at...


Whole-Wheat Rotini with Asparagus and Portobello Mushrooms

Boost your vegetable and fibre intake with this healthy and delicious asparagus and mushroom pasta dish.


Goat Cheese Tart with Caramelized Onions and Wild Blueberries

The tangy flavour of wild blueberries contrasts beautifully with the sweetness of the caramelized onions and the salty goat's cheese...

Toasted Almond Meringue Cloud

These almond meringues taste decadent, but are actually low in fat and calories


Roasted Apple and Sweet Potato Soup with Spiced Walnuts

A harmonious blend of sweet apples, creamy sweet potatoes, savoury spices and hot chillies, this velvety soup is a perfect...


Roasted Leg of Lamb Stuffed with Apple and Rosemary

Suitable for Sunday night dinner or hosting friends, the combination of flavours and textures in this tender roasted lamb stuffed...


Braised Cabbage with Apple and Mustard

A gorgeous complement to meats and fish, this earthy blend of cabbage and apple makes a great side dish.


Caribbean Sweet-Potato Soup

The secret to making this soup really smooth is to let the blender do a good job. Sometimes I blend...


Roasted Cherry Butternut Squash

Rehydrated dried cherries turn simple roasted butternut squash into a special side dish.


Raspberry Almond Macaroons

These raspberry almond macaroons aren't the coconut macaroon you probably know. They're a light French sandwich cookie.


Oat Bran and Almond Bread

For something different, try making this delicious almond bread. packed with heart-healthy oat bran


Almond-Orange-Cardamom Cookies

These nutty cookies are packed with heart-healthy almonds and delicately flavoured with orange and cardamom.

Red Cabbage Stuffed Pork Loin with Bavarian Mustard Sauce

Serve this German stuffed pork loin recipe with vegetables on the side.


French Roasted Salmon

This quick but sophisticated roasted salmon entrée is great for dinner with friends or for a family occasion.


Homemade Mayonnaise

Easy to make and healthy, this homemade mayonnaise make a great addition to your meal.


Sautéed Kale

Kale is so curly and beautiful that for a long time people used to line fruit and vegetable platters with...


Potato Gnocchi

Even though potato gnocchi are Italian, this is a great recipe to include in a local dinner.


Braised Lamb Shanks with Wine and Herbs

Although this recipe for braised lamb shanks contains tons of garlic, the long cooking time makes it unexpectedly mild and...

Smoked Trout Spread

We made our own mayonnaise for this smoked trout spread using local oil, but you could use yogurt instead.


Vegan-Friendly Fig and Raspberry Rice Pudding

Figs and berries are a match made in health-food heaven.


Sky High Chicken and Vegetable Pie

This savoury chicken pie recipe is a one-stop meal, with vegetables, grains and protein all in one dish. Serve with...


Chicken Salad Bagel Sandwich

A whole-grain bagel and chicken make this a filling lunch that's much healthier than a chicken salad sandwich you'd buy.


Couscous and Squash Salad

This quick-to-make salad matches chewy Israeli couscous with super-nutritious squash and walnuts. Try pairing it with a crisp Chardonnay.


Apple-Walnut Pancakes with Spelt

Bring your family together with homemade spelt pancakes that blend Canada's best flavours: sweet apples and real maple syrup.