Vegetable

Fresh Tomato Salad

Submitted by Greg Stewart, St Johns, NL; Tested by Jill Cashman

This simple salad comes together in minutes and makes a delicious side dish for a light lunch or supper.

Rosette Salad with Almonds and Mandarin Oranges

Submitted by Samantha Eves, Port Hope, ON; Tested by Elisabeth Turner

An elegant, yet simple salad. Perfect as an appetizer or a as a side. Serve it with Breaded Chicken with Apple & Aged Cheddar.

Slow-Cooked Vegetable Roundup

Submitted by Dian Anderson, Courtenay, BC; Tested by Nicole Cleaver

This slow-cooked meal highlights the flavour of numerous vegetables.

Spicy Chicken and Vegetable Stir Fry with Noodles

Submitted by Diana Plavins, Thunder Bay, ON; Tested by Françoise Stake

This spicy stir fry makes a well-balanced meal.

Cauliflower Soup

Submitted by Cathy Donnelly, Barrie, ON; Tested by Maryalice Wood

This creamy looking soup is low in fat and very filling. Enjoy it with a crusty loaf and colorful crudités!

Beef and Snow Peas Stir Fry

Submitted by Debra Bashford, Cherry Valley, ON; Tested by Debbie Borthwick

Looking for a quick meal that's tasty and easy-to-make? Try this delicious stir fry of beef and snow peas!

Squash Risotto

Submitted by Darcie Peel, White Rock, BC; Tested by Laurie Robertson

A warm, creamy and family-friendly comfort food that looks as though it took hours to make!

Cavatappi Pasta with Mustard Roasted Vegetables

Recipe Developed by Paula Bowman

Roasted in mustard and Parmesan cheese, these vegetables are great on their own as a side dish or layered on crusty bread as a sandwich with watercress. Sliced red onions, zucchini and mushrooms would be good substitutes for the vegetables called for in this recipe, depending tastes and availability.

Quick Fish Tacos with Lime Sour Cream

Recipe Developed by Paula Bowman

Fresh and flavourful, this quick meal is nutritious and fun for the whole family. Ingredients can be set out on the table allowing everyone a chance to assemble tacos to their personal taste. Other terrific taco toppers would be diced avocado, jicama or radish slices or chopped green onion.