Jan 02 2024
Boiled cabbage is one of those simple side dishes that can be surprisingly good when it is cooked properly and finished with a little butter, garlic, and black pepper. The key is not to overcook it. Cabbage should become tender without turning limp, watery, or overly sulfurous. This version keeps the preparation straightforward. The cabbage …
Dec 05 2023
Creamy mushroom risotto is the kind of dish that feels luxurious even though it begins with a handful of simple ingredients. Rice, mushrooms, broth, Parmesan, butter, and a little patience come together to create a silky, savory dinner with plenty of earthy mushroom flavor. The creaminess in a good risotto does not come from adding …
Aug 03 2023
Few foods taste more like summer than a cold slice of watermelon. Juicy, sweet, colorful, and made for eating outdoors, watermelon has been a picnic-table favorite for generations—and on August 3, it gets a celebration of its own. National Watermelon Day is observed each year on August 3, right in the heart of watermelon season. …
Jul 22 2023
Nasturtiums are the kind of flowers that make gardening feel easy. Scatter a few of their large seeds into a sunny patch of ground, and before long you can have rounded green leaves and jewel-toned flowers spilling across beds, tumbling from containers, or climbing a support. They are also unusual among ornamental garden favorites because …
Jul 12 2023
Zucchini has a reputation for being mild and watery, but that is exactly what makes it so adaptable. Give it a crisp coating, season it well, and cook it at high heat, and it transforms into everything from crunchy fries to tender fritters and paper-thin chips. The main challenge is moisture. Zucchini contains a lot …
Jan 25 2023
Avocados are not only a tasty fruit, but provide good plant-based fat, which is low in saturated and trans fats. And a healthy diet low in saturated and trans fats may reduce the risk of heart disease. Yet despite their increasing popularity, one in two Canadians still don’t know how to incorporate avocados into their …
Jun 29 2022
This elegant salad is a blend of spinach, arugula and other baby greens. These dark, leafy greens offer a range of nutrients including fiber, folate and cancer-protective carotenoids. A rosy blackberry vinaigrette adds bright color, sweet flavor, and ellagic acid, a cancer-fighting compound found in berries. Pair with a simple glazed salmon for a beautiful …
Jun 21 2022
A modern take on the classic finger sandwich When it comes to recipes, some classics are ripe for reinvention. Take this fresh twist on the traditional chicken salad sandwich, which boasts more fibre, protein and other nutrients – in addition to a great taste. The naturally fermented bread brings this sandwich to the next level, …
May 10 2022
Put a twist on the traditional with melt-in-the-middle fish cakes Everyone would love to cook up something new in the kitchen, but sometimes time and the effort it takes hold us back. The best way to overcome this is by incorporating a new flavor or a twist on a traditional product to help add novelty …
Aug 18 2021
When it comes to mealtime, are you thinking fish? You should! Fish is the premiere natural source of omega-3 fatty acids, which are not naturally produced by the body and, therefore, must come from food. If you’re an expecting or breastfeeding mom, it’s even more important to eat fish because it’s a vital staple for …
