Recipes

Dates are an excellent dried fruit to add into your fruit smoothes.  They are filled with natural sugar and make everything taste sweeter.  When purchasing dates to eat look for ones that are moist, squishy, slightly chewy, and have that smooth texture that keeps you coming back for more. Serves  1 3/4 cup milk 1/2 cup...

Ingredients for spinach salad with radish, chickpeas, blueberry and farro Farro is an ancient grain with a similar texture to barley. It has a nutty taste which makes it interesting in a salad. Serves 4 1/2 cup farro, rinsed 5 cups fresh washed spinach 4 radishes, thinly sliced 1.5 cups canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained...

Skyr Yogurt The number of yogurt products available at the grocery store is growing as fast as the cereal aisle. Have you noticed? The choices are endless:  Balkan style, stirred, Greek, organic, 2%, 5%, or no per cent, sweetened, unsweetened, sweetened with artificial sweeteners. You get the idea.  It’s enough to throw you into a...

Honey Curry Chicken A fast and simple recipe that is sure to be a family favourite!  Serve with rice and a big green salad. Serves 4 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon, fresh grated, peeled ginger 1 – 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons butter, melted 1/2 cup honey 1/4...

a yummy date bar that is super easy to make Serves 10 1 1/2 cups rolled oats 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1 teaspoon soda 1 cup brown sugar, packed 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup melted butter Date filling:   3 cups pitted dates 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 cup water 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed...

Muffins filled with rhubarb and apples This muffin recipe is a nice combination of sweet and tart.  It’s loaded with fruit, nuts and has a hint of cinnamon.  Makes 12 muffins 2 cups all purpose flour 3/4  cup sugar 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon   3/4...

Veggie Quiche With Swiss Chard A super simple dish, with lots of veggies.  Serve it for dinner with a salad and have leftovers for lunch the next day.  It’s definitely worth a try! Serves 6-8 Crust: 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 1 cup grated Cheddar cheese 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard 1/4 cup butter Pinch of...

Pumpkin, Walnut and Date Muffins make a perfect snack A perfect muffin for the fall/winter season.  Filled with dates and walnuts, this recipe makes a perfect snack for the kids’ lunches. Makes 12 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2...

I cheat.  It’s true, I admit it.  I try to eat a “healthy diet” but every so often, I get sidetracked.  There are times I just have to eat chocolate.  I can’t explain it.  When I get the urge I dive into the secret stash that I conveniently buy for my husband.  He likes it,...

When did eating become so complicated?  Ten years ago the big food choice was should I eat meat or not, organic or non organic, 2%or skim milk.  Today, you practically need a handbook to weave your way through all the options when deciding what to eat.  There are endless studies that seem to disprove each...