★Cooking Recipes★

Courtesy of the Lama Grayer family. Directions for: Caesar Salad Ingredients cup plain 2% Greek yogurt 2 Tbsp each extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice 1 large clove garlic, pressed 1 p…

When I tested this dish, I found that cherry or grape tomatoes had the best flavour and texture. However, Roma tomatoes are a good substitute. Keep in mind that the success of this recipe truly depen…

Parmesan helps transform celery into a delightful side salad. Directions for: Celery & Parmesan Salad Ingredients cup good olive oil 2 tsp grated lemon zest cup plus 1 tbsp freshly squ…

Recipe by Doug DiPasquale, Holistic Nutritionist Kale is one of the most nutritionally-dense of all the leafy green vegetables. While not served raw, this quick cooking method preserves most of the v…

A colourful medley of baked and grilled asparagus, chopped prosciutto, melon and fresh mozzarella or burrata cheese. Directions for: Grilled Asparagus and Melon Salad Ingredients 2 oz thinly sli…

Courgetti is the charming term for zucchini noodles or zucchini pasta (or, and I cant believe Im writing this, zoodles) that Ive found used in the United Kingdom. Courgetti is succinct, so I like it …

Pumpernickel is topped with a creamy egg-crab salad. Directions for: Open-Faced Egg Salad Tea Sandwiches with Crab and Poppy Seeds on Pumpernickel Ingredients cup mayonnaise, plus more if neede…

Tender baby arugula with sweet strawberry slices, Gorgonzola, and toasted almonds. Directions for: Strawberry Salad Ingredients 1 cup hulled and halved strawberries, plus 1/2 cup hulled and slic…

Try this wonderful mushroom and arugula dish instead of a side salad. Directions for: Funghi alla Fiorentina (Seared Mushrooms with Wilted Arugula) Ingredients 3 Tbsp olive oil 8 oz mushrooms,…

Transform potato salad into a bite-sized app. Directions for: Potato Salad Bites Ingredients 10 baby red potatoes 3 Tbsp RENE'S Honey Dijon dressing 6 Tbsp mayonnaise tsp dry mustard …

A bright, flavourful salad with red rice, sweet orange, fennel, cucumber and radicchio. Directions for: Red Rice Salad Ingredients 1 Tbsp whole-grain mustard 2 Tbsp Champagne vinegar 3 Tbsp …

Courtesy of Gail Simmons. Directions for: Lemongrass-Scented Rice Noodle Salad with Mint and Cilantro Ingredients 1 shallot, thinly sliced and separated into rings 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour 2…

Directions for: Crispy Ceci Ingredients 1 cup dried chickpeas, soaked overnight in water 2 cup baby arugula 1 cup baby spinach cup fresh mint, torn into small pieces 2 scallions, slice…

A colourful and tasty salad with flavour-packed Parmesan-peppercorn ranch dressing. Directions for: Wedge Salad with Parmesan-Peppercorn Ranch Ingredients Parmesan-Peppercorn Ranch 1 cup real m…

There's nothing more refreshing than a juicy fruit salad at brunch. I was shopping in Chinatown and found some mangosteens (no relation to the mango, has segments like a tangerine) in a produce m…

Fresh corn is combined with tomato, bell pepper and red onion for the perfect summer side dish. Directions for: Summer Corn Salad Ingredients 5 ears corn, boiled or grilled 1 tomato, seeded an…

Directions for: Herb and Chick Pea Salad Ingredients 2 good handfuls of parsley leaves cup mint leaves cup celery leaves 1 sprig oregano leaves 1 19 oz tin chick peas, rinsed and draine…

Directions for: Arugula and Asparagus Salad Ingredients Arugula and Asparagus Salad 2 bunch arugula, washed and trimmed 1 bunch asparagus, blanched 20 slices proscuitto, thinly sliced cu…

Directions for: Asparagus Tart Ingredients 1 lb(s) (500 g) asparagus, trimmed 1 sheet (225 g) puff pastry 1 cup (250 mL) 10% half and half cream 2 eggs 1 Tbsp (15 mL) Dijon mustard 1 c…

Fresh, bright and colourful, this salad is packed with flavour and nutrients, making it the perfect preamble to a summery entre or a tasty lunch. Brough to you by Hellmann's. Directions for: Cre…