Not all soba noodles are created equal. Check the ingredient list on the package to make sure your noodles have been made with 100 percent buckwheat flour. (Many brands use a mix of buckwheat and regular wheat flour.) Look for gluten-free soba noodles in health food stores.
Bursting with fresh flavours and bright colours, this summery main is a shoo-in for weeknight entertaining. Toast the couscous before cooking for a nice nutty flavour.
Pot barley takes a bit longer to cook than the arborio rice commonly used in risottos, but it doesn't require constant stirring and is packed with fibre. Chervil is a mild aromatic herb with a subtle anise flavour; use parsley if you can't find any.
This spice blend adds a little southern heat to farm-raised trout fillets. It's also delicious on salmon, chicken or steak.
Blend this super-easy chilled soup in the morning, and leave it in the fridge until dinnertime. The chilling process develops the cool, subtle flavours of the soup while getting the prep work out of your way early.
Revamp any salad with this homemade dressing, ready in a snap! This dressing is best served with mixed greens and grilled chicken or salmon.
Can't find smoked trout? This salad is also delicious with hot-smoked salmon. For a brunch option, top with a poached egg.
Lean fish, such as sole and cod, are low in fat and high in protein. They are generally less expensive than fatty fish, such as trout and salmon, which are high in omega-3 fatty acids. When it's on sale, try trout or salmon as an alternative to sole. Serve with Whole Grain Rice with Broccoli which is rich in nutrients and fibre.