When the temperatures start feeling colder, the easiest way to make your home feel cozier is by indulging in some home baking. The hot oven warms your kitchen, and the smell of freshly baked goods can instantly lift your mood. Today we’re sharing a recipe for scones, made healthier with the addition of yogurt. Swapping Canola Harvest Margarine in place …
Shrimp Stir-Fry
Ordering takeout or delivery from your favourite restaurant is more convenient than ever, thanks to the many apps that allow us to order anything from pizza to Pad Thai from the comfort of our couches. However, many of us are keeping a close eye on our waistlines and our wallets. When it comes to nutrition and limiting expenses, a home-cooked …
Roasted Golden Beet Salad
Salads are an excellent way to incorporate more veggies into your diet. We love salads, and are advocates for making your own salad dressings. Yet as the weather turns cooler, a crispy cool salad doesn’t always hit the spot. We start to crave hot, filling dinners to warm us up. If you’re looking to include more vegetables into your diet …
turkey
The turkey is the star of Thanksgiving dinner, but for first time hosts it can be a little intimidating to tackle an entire bird. Fear not turkey newbies- roasting a delicious turkey dinner isn’t as difficult as you’d think! To give you a hand, we’ve put together our top 5 tips and tricks for how to roast the perfect Thanksgiving …
Fall Harvest Beet Borscht
Though our summers always seem to go by much too quickly, we’re lucky as Canadians to have an abundance of seasonal produce available to us throughout the entire year. Cooking with in-season produce is one of the easiest ways to add fresh flavour and the most nutrients to your home cooked meals. One of our favourite fall vegetables is the …
Antipasto Pasta Salad
This delicious and healthy Antipasto Pasta Salad blends the neutral taste of our Canola Harvest Canola Oil with oregano and parmesan cheese to give you a dish that’s both filling and delicate. Add in the robust flavors of cherry tomatoes, olives, and salami mixed with the tender texture of rotini noodles and you’ve got a meal that’s great for anytime. …
Crunchy Summer Bean Salad
Most Canadians daydream about summer all winter long- especially when scraping ice and snow off our windshields. When the weather finally heats up, it’s as if the whole country celebrates. We all know that summer goes by so quickly, so everyone across Canada does what they can to enjoy the season to the fullest. The last thing most of us …
One Pot Bison Cabbage Roll Bowls
Cabbage rolls are a staple dish at many suppers across the prairies. There are many varieties as cabbage rolls are common in many parts of Europe, Iran, North Africa, West Asia and Northern China! Making this wonderful dish can be time-consuming; however, a casserole version saves time and effort. Our one pot recipe is inspired by Polish and Ukrainian versions, …
Four Easy Plant-Based Salad Dressings
For the first time in over a decade, Canada’s Food Guide has been updated. The “rainbow” graphic featuring four distinct food groups that many of us grew up with, has been replaced by a simple photograph of a dinner plate- half of which is covered with bright, nutrient-rich fruits and vegetables. The new food guide eliminated the four food groups …
Banana Spice Muffins
We understand that making healthy choices for you and your family while on the go can be difficult. Stopping at the convenience store for a bag of chips and a chocolate bar can easily become a habit when rushing between school and hockey practice. Despite the convenience, pre-packaged snacks often contain a high amount of sodium and sugar. The cost …