Lunch Time Pasta Salad

8 oz (250 g) pasta, such as rotini or scoobido2 carrots, peeled and sliced2 celery stalks, slicedHalf sweet red pepper, slicedHalf head cauliflower or broccoli florets1 can (6 oz/170 g) tuna packed in water, drained or 7 oz (213 g) salmon, drained or 19 oz (540 mL) soya beans, drained and rinsed1...

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Greens & Rosemary Chowder

2 tbsp (30 mL) butter1 cup (250 mL) onion, diced1 cup (250 mL) leek, diced1 cup (250 mL) celery, diced1 cup (250 mL) carrots, diced1 1/2 tsp (7.5 mL) dried rosemary3 tbsp (45 mL) all-purpose flour6 cups (1.5 L) milk, heated2 cups (500 mL) broccoli, diced3 cups (750 mL) baby spinach1/2 cup (125 mL) Monterey Jack cheese, shredded1/2 cup (125 mL) Cheddar cheese, shreddedSalt and pepper, to taste 1. In a heavy pot, melt butterover medium heat.

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Broccoli, Kale and Lentil Soup

1 tbsp butter1 medium onion, chopped3 cloves garlic, minced1/8 tsp hot pepper flakes or smoked paprikaSalt and pepper1/3 cup dried red lentils, rinsed2 1/2 cups low-sodium vegetable or chicken broth4 cups chopped broccoli (stems and florets separated)4 cups chopped packed trimmed kale2 cups heated milk2 tbsp  freshly squeezed lemon juice or white wine vinegar 1. In a pot, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté onions, garlic, hot pepper flakes and

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Crispy-Topped Vegetable Casserole

2 cups carrots, chopped2 cups cauliflower, chopped2 cups broccoli, chopped3 tbsp butter1 small onion, chopped2 tbsp all-purpose flourA pinch of saltPepper, to taste1 cup milk6 oz cream cheese, cut into cubes2/3 cup fresh bread crumbs2 tbsp grated Canadian Parmesan cheese 1. Preheat oven to 350 °F (180 °C). Butter an 8-cup (2 L) shallow baking dish.2. Place carrots in a large saucepan; add water to cover

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Ontario Chinese Vegetables Roll-Ups

3 cups (750 mL) finely shredded green cabbage1 1/2 cups (375 mL) each finely shredded Chinese (Napa) cabbage and bok choy1-1/2 cups (375 mL) each grated carrots and sliced mushrooms1-1/2 cups (375 mL) bean sprouts2 tbsp (25 mL) each soy sauce and rice wine or dry sherry2 tsp (10 mL) each sesame oil and

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Beet Chips with Lime Salt

4 cups (1 L) vegetable oil, for deep frying8 medium beets, peeled and thinly slicedLime salt to taste (see recipe below) 1. Pour vegetable oil into a sauté pan. Using a candy thermometer to check temperature, heat oil to 325°F (160°C).2. Add the beet slices in small batches. Fry slices about 2 to 3

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