Spring

Moroccan Spiced Chickpea Soup

Submitted by Anita Siemens, Calgary, AB; Tested by Betty Rutledge

This healthy soup is full of flavour and protein and low on fat. Served with the spinach, it's a complete meal in a bowl.

Potato Cakes with Leeks and Feta

Recipe Developed by Paula Bowman

These lacy potato cakes use very little oil compared to other pan-fried versions. Baked in muffin tins, they get really crispy on the outside while remaining soft and fluffy inside. Potato cakes would also be great served as a side dish with roast chicken.

Open-Faced Omelette with Turkey Sausage, Swiss Chard and Fontina

Recipe Developed by Paula Bowman

Feel free to use any fresh sausage of your choice. Swiss chard comes in a rainbow of coloured stems. Any colour can be used and once cooked its flavour is similar to a mild spinach.

Stained Glass Cookie Pops

Recipe Developed by Paula Bowman

Cookies can be baked on sticks for added visual appeal. Cookies will keep tightly sealed, at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Cinnamon Candy Apple Popcorn Balls

Recipe Developed by Paula Bowman

Inspired by a bake sale classic, these caramel popcorn balls are flavoured with cinnamon candy hearts and shaped to resemble candy apples.

Tunisian Autumn Couscous Pomegranate Salad

Submitted by Sarra Ghazel, Ottawa, ON; Tested by Christy Pengilly

A salad with a flavour reminiscent of autumn flowers.

Chicken Paillard with Pesto and Egg Noodles

Recipe Developed by Paula Bowman

Paillard is a term used to describe a cut of meat, often chicken, beef or pork, that has been pounded until very thin and then cooked quickly over high heat. Many supermarkets carry chicken cutlets, which are chicken breasts that have already been pounded to an even thickness. Use these if you can, to shorten prep time.

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.