Serves 7 Here’s a nutritious twist on burgers. Ground chicken is a lean alternative to beef, and the beans add both fibre and flavour. Ingredients 500 g (1 lb) ground chicken 1 can BBQ-style white and red kidney beans (398 mL/14oz) 250 mL (1 cup) large whole-grain oats 1 egg 125 mL (½ cup) [...]
Serves 4 Fruity, fun and exotic describes these kabobs. Serve two skewers with rice for a main course, or cut the chicken and vegetables into smaller pieces and make 16 appetizers. Ingredients 15 mL (1 tbsp) low-sodium soy sauce 2.5 mL (½ tsp) garlic powder 15 mL (1 tbsp) curry powder 125 mL (½ cup) [...]
These fun, fish-shaped salmon cakes are great for dipping and just might become the winning way to get your child to eat fish. They are made with sweet potato, which has 12 times more beta carotene than regular potatoes.
Since this recipe makes two pizza rounds, you can cook one for dinner and another for lunch the next day, or make one adult and one child-friendly pizza. Even better, double the recipe and freeze the dough for a head start on four inexpensive dinners. Makes two 30-cm (12-inch) pizza rounds or 8 pizza pockets. [...]
Many of us fall short of Canada’s Food Guide’s recommendation to eat at least two 75-gram (½-cup) servings of fish each week. This delicious grilled fish recipe might just change that! The fish and veggies are cooked together in foil for a quick, low-mess meal. Ingredients 125 mL (½ cup) orange juice 30 mL (2 [...]
Crunchy chicken, gooey spotty cheese, pasta and tomato sauce with basil plucked fresh off the plant, how can you go wrong? Serves 4. Ingredients 4 boneless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/2 inch thickness 1 egg 1/2 cup milk Pinch of Basil Seasoned bread crumbs 2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil 8 slices mozzarella cheese, or [...]
The moisture from the beer (or lemonade) produces tender, juicy chicken. Plus, the kids will giggle at the sight of a chicken sitting on its “throne.” To reduce the fat and calorie count, remove the skin before serving. Serves 4. Ingredients 1 whole chicken (3 lbs/1.5 kg) 375 mL (1½ cups) your favourite marinade 1 [...]
Description Processed soups may be super-fast, but they generally serve up more salt, fewer nutrients and less fibre than this homemade version. Our healthy, great-tasting soup is easy to make with the help of smart convenience-food choices. This recipe uses frozen vegetables, which are just as nutritious as fresh without the hassle of washing and [...]
