Baby greens are the solution when you want to make a salad without a lot of prep. They have tender stems, so you don't have to trim them–plus the leaves are already bite-size!
Served sweet or savoury, this aromatic spice is the quintessential holiday flavour.
Mildly exotic with curry, this nourishing soup is brimming with healthful things such as fibre. You can also follow our variation below to cook it in the slow-cooker, a favourite method for Alecia Watson of Penticton, B.C. She says that when she fills the slow-cooker up with all the goodies that go into a homemade soup before she leaves for shift work, she knows there will be a potful of love — and soup, too — to feed her family.
Pull this mildly seasoned, comforting chili together in minutes. It's loaded with veggies and lean protein—perfect for growing minds and bodies.
Couscous, the final course at a special meal, is served to satisfy guests so that no one leaves hungry. This steamed preparation takes a little longer than the instant method familiar to most Canadians but the plumper al dente texture is well worth the effort.
Turn everyday hummus into something swoon-worthy. It's as easy as blending in cooked sweet potato, which not only adds a rich deep hue but also pumps up flavour and boosts nutrients. It still makes a great appetizer, or you can use it as the base for a protein-packed vegetarian dinner salad. Trust us, you won't miss the meat.
Nourish your body with this vegetarian bowl that boasts protein-packed quinoa, antioxidant-rich beets, detoxifying kale and a side of halloumi cheese for a bit of texture.
Massaman curry powder is a bit hotter than regular grocery store curry blends. If you can't find it, mix regular curry powder with a pinch of cayenne pepper. And don't worry if you don't have an immersion blender for the sauce: A regular blender will work just fine too. If you're not avoiding dairy, a dollop of Balkanstyle plain yogurt on top is a nice way to cool the heat.
