From the Vitality Food Feature 'The Wonderful World of Vinegar'. Ingredients 2 garlic cloves (chopped) 1 tsp dried basil leaves 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1/3 cup water 1 Tbsp raw organic honey dash cumin powder dash cayenne pepper pinch of Himalayan salt 1) Mix […]

From the Vitality Food Feature 'Marvellous Meatless Meals'. Introducing meat-lovers to meatless meals is easy with this tasty loaf which comes out of the oven oozing with a mouth-watering glaze. This dish goes great with fermented beets, a green salad, and a crispy roll on the side. Leftover slices can be sprinkled with flour and […]

From the Vitality Food Feature 'Marvellous Meatless Meals'. Toppings can include any of the following: Ingredients Pizza sauce or tomato sauce Pepper rings or Sliced jalapeño peppers Sliced mushrooms or Zuccini Onion rings, Artichoke pieces, Sun-dried tomatoes Sliced kalamata or black olives Spinach Fresh basil leaves (or pinch dried herb) 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese […]

From the Vitality Food Feature 'Marvellous Meatless Meals'. Everybody loves pizza and the good news is, you don’t need to weigh it down with meaty toppings to earn big praise at the table! If preferred, you can go gluten-free with a suitable substitute for the all-purpose flour. Makes 1 large thin crust, 1 medium thick […]

From the Vitality Food Feature 'Marvellous Meatless Meals'. When thick, chewy udon noodles are mixed with colourful stir-fried vegetables, there’s no need to coax the kids to ‘eat up’! They love this dish. The recipe is versatile enough that it also works well with soba (buckwheat) noodles and/or bean-based pastas (for those needing a gluten-free […]

From the Vitality Food Feature 'Marvellous Meatless Meals'. To prepare the glaze: INGREDIENTS 2 Tbsp of ketchup 2 Tbsp of sweet chili sauce 1 Tbsp of honey 1/2 tsp balsamic vinegar 1) In a small bowl, combine ketchup, sweet chili sauce, honey, and vinegar. Mix well. 2) Spread the glaze on top of the lentil […]

From the Vitality Food Feature 'Marvellous Meatless Meals'. My family loves this colourful dish, and so do our dinner guests! Serve it with crusty rolls – and supper is on. Ingredients 3 Tbsp olive oil 1 chopped onion 3 cloves minced garlic 1/2 cup diced celery 1 large diced pepper 4 cups vegetable stock (or […]

Tips and Recipes to Help You Lighten Up Your Menu for Early Spring Dining

All winter long, my sturdy cast iron pot serves me well as I prepare heavy stews and soups. But with the advent of spring, the stew pot is packed away and out comes the wok and saucepan as I turn to lighter fare for family dinners.

From the Vitality Food Feature 'Indian Cuisine Heats Up the Kitchens of the North'. It is often said that “no two dals are ever the same” and in my house, they never are, for I often add bits of carrots, turnips, cauliflower, and other vegetables lingering in the crisper, along with the onion and garlic […]

From the Vitality Food Feature 'Indian Cuisine Heats Up the Kitchens of the North'. Dal made from lentils and pulses is a number one staple dish in the cuisine of India (as well as Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh). The varieties of dried beans and peas used in dal make it a high source […]

From the Vitality Food Feature 'Indian Cuisine Heats Up the Kitchens of the North'. This colourful, low-fat meal is so versatile, you never have to serve the same platter twice! For endless variety, try mixing and matching broccoli florets, sliced parsnip, cubed turnip, and sliced okra with the vegetables used in the version below.  (Serves […]

From the Vitality Food Feature 'Indian Cuisine Heats Up the Kitchens of the North'. My grandparents grew a huge patch of mixed squashes in their backyard garden – all kinds of gourds from acorn and butternut squash to pumpkins and zucchini. And they all found their way into grandma’s big soup pot! According to grandma’s old […]

From the Vitality Food Feature 'Indian Cuisine Heats Up the Kitchens of the North'. Here’s a popular Indian curry that is so economical, your family will never have to know they’re eating a super thrifty meal! I like to cook my chickpeas (as they are known in English, or garbanzo beans in Spanish) from the […]

Hot and Hearty Spices Help to Ward Off The Season’s Colds, Coughs, and Sniffles I love Indian cuisine at this time of year. Its blend of pungent spices and fiery peppers are ideal for cold-weather dining as they help to drive colds and ‘flus from the body, while easing arthritic pain and warding off viruses […]

From the Vitality Food Feature 'Cool and Easy Summertime Dining'. This is so colourful and delicious, your family never has to know it’s good for them! Ingredients The salad 1 large zucchini fresh garden cucumber a couple of large carrots a handful or two of tender snap or snow peas, or lightly steamed whole green […]

From the Vitality Food Feature 'Cool and Easy Summertime Dining'. This puts Old World potato salad to shame! Delightfully pretty and ever-so-good. Ingredients 2 pounds of sweet potatoes cut into 3/4-inch chunks. 1-1/2 tablespoons olive oil sprinkle of sea salt black pepper to taste 1/4 cup thinly sliced celery 1/4 cup diced red onion 1 […]