Banh Mi is a culinary fusion of Vietnamese and French flavours. “The popular Vietnamese sandwich is infinitely variable, but always features a profusion of colours and textures, usually includes some form of pork, and often includes a tangy vegetable pickle,” says Tom Filippou, executive chef for President’s Choice. “Dense and chewy bialy buns support all …
Category: Breakfast & Brunch
May 12 2022
Baked Asparagus Pancetta Cheese Tart
Looking to mix up the next brunch you host? Impress your guests by grilling up breakfast and giving them the ultimate flavour experience. This baked asparagus pancetta cheese tart is the perfect party-starting appetizer. A flaky crust is topped with fresh asparagus, savory pancetta, and salty parmesan. For perfect wood-fired flavour, use a Traeger Wood …
Apr 16 2022
Italian Frittata Recipe
Did you know broccoli is a great choice for a home garden? Best in summer and early fall, a full sun or partial shade spot in your vegetable patch will make a great home for this vegetable staple. Home-grown, or bought from a farmer’s market, broccoli goes perfectly with this tasty frittata, full of fresh …
Apr 16 2022
Asparagus-Bacon Frittata
Canadian asparagus is in season in the early summer – perfect for pairing with bacon and eggs in this frittata. Asparagus-Bacon Frittata Ingredients • 8 eggs • 2.5 mL (1/2 tsp) salt • 1 mL (1/4 tsp) hot red chili flakes • 4 bacon slices, chopped • 6 asparagus spears, cut into 1-inch pieces Directions 1. Whisk eggs with salt …
Apr 15 2022
Zucchini and Onion Frittata
Protein-rich eggs and fresh, seasonal vegetables are the secret to this healthy frittata. Well-known in the Mediterranean diet, the frittata can be enriched with any seasonal vegetables and cheeses to create your own personal recipe. This one features fresh summer squash, a good source of vitamin C along with some fiber and potassium. Zucchini and …
Apr 07 2022
French-style Spinach and Cheese Omelette
A Something Different RecipeDeveloped by Dana Jacobi A healthy breakfast is the perfect opportunity to start your day off on the right track. This French-style omelet is fluffy and golden with the rich flavor of Parmesan cheese and sautéed spinach. Eggs provide protein and B vitamins and at only 80 calories each, they’re an easy, healthy …
Apr 01 2022
The Muskoka Breakfast Burger
This is picture perfect: you bite into a juicy, delicious, flamed-grilled burger topped with tangy dill pickles, a fried sunny-side up egg, and slice of real Canadian bacon – all the while watching the sun glisten on the lake from a dock on Georgian Bay. Why not make this cottage daydream a reality? Chef Matt …
Mar 25 2022
Eggs in Purgatorio
This protein-rich dish is perfect for a homemade holiday brunch. Fresh eggs cook quickly in a fragrant red sauce with just the right amount of basil. A quick sauté of onions, garlic and tomatoes helps it bridge the breakfast – lunch gap. Whole grain bread adds cancer-protective fiber and keeps you full the whole afternoon. …
Sep 15 2021
Banana Date Protein Muffins
Easy, delicious and nutritious muffins Unlike most store-bought muffins, these are brimming with nutrients. Made with Greek yogurt and chia seeds, these muffins have both protein and fibre, making them a healthy snack or breakfast. They’re also chockful of oats, which are associated with lowering levels of C-reactive protein, a marker of inflammation found in …
Jul 24 2021
Recipe: Tropical Smoothie Bowls
Get tropical this summer Smoothie bowls are the ultimate upgrade to a traditional smoothie — a creamy smoothie that is so thick you can eat it with a spoon. Top with fresh fruit, granola or any other healthy toppings for a quick and easy vegan breakfast or snack. The trick to a photo-worthy smoothie bowl …