Lentils are very high in folate and fibre and are a good source of vegetable protein. Serve with a whole grain baguette and a salad of half spinach and half romaine tossed with Lemon Pesto Buttermilk Dressing. Buttermilk sounds as though it should be high in fat but, in fact, has only 1% milk fat and delivers as much calcium as milk. Any leftover soup makes a tasty lunch the next day.
If one-pot slow cooker chicken is a mainstay at your house, don't miss this recipe for potato lovers - Braised Chicken and Potatoes.
You actually get three smaller loaves in this recipe, which uses canned chipotle peppers for a nice spicy kick.
Skyr (pronounced "skeer") is a traditional Icelandic soft cheese that's often referred to as yogurt. It's thick, creamy and packed with protein, calcium and good-for-you gut bacterial cultures. Try it in our pancakes and top each with a dollop of skyr, a drizzle of maple syrup and fresh fruit.
Make your hosts glad they invited you to visit. Present them these special muffins in a napkin-lined basket. Home economist Jennifer MacKenzie recommends you use very ripe bananas.
These easy fish cakes are mostly made from ingredients you might have on hand. Fresh bread crumbs and eggs help to hold the cakes together. Make your own fresh bread crumbs by pulsing day-old bread in a food processor until it resembles fine crumbs. Freeze them in an airtight container for up to 2 months.
Cost: $4.11/serving
Kohlrabi is an attention grabber but is easily passed over in the produce section because of its alien appearance. Don't let this dissuade you. Simply trim off the stems and peel to reveal a crisp, delicate vegetable with a taste reminiscent of the tender inside of a broccoli stalk.