Kale is a superfood and this lemony kale salad with apples, dried cherries, currants and pine nuts is superb food. An amazingly refreshing and crunchy salad, kale is tossed in a lemon vinaigrette and served in an edible Parmesan bowl. Move aside romaine...there's a new salad star at our tables.
Read MoreIt's always exciting when you can dig into your favorite dish and enjoy it without any guilt. And that's just what our Zucchini Noodles with Peanut Dressing serves up. Chef Lisa takes noodles to the next level by swapping the usual carb-laden option for spiralized zucchini, adding deli-roasted chicken breast, crunchy peanuts, spicy Sriracha and fresh cucumbers, and tossing it all in a creamy Peanut Dressing. This twist on the classic and tasty Thai dish will have you deleting that neighbourhood takeout spot from your speed dial in no time!
Read MoreWhile we love stuffing them, we're thrilled to cut up our pitas for this easy and refreshing Middle Eastern salad. A combination of juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, sliced pita and peppers tossed with mint, parsley and a lemon dressing, this pita salad is both fresh and fantastic.
Read MoreAsparagus are easily enhanced with the addition of this honey Dijon vinaigrette, a light tangy dressing that perfectly balances the sweet with savory. To gussy things up even more, the tender-crisp stalks are sprinkled with lightly toasted almonds, providing a nutty crunch in every bite.
Read MoreReally, the title of the lip-smacking recipe should read: Incredible Salad of Crisp Romaine, Tart Pom Seeds, Crunchy Apples and Sweet Pears, all tossed in a Maple Balsamic Dressing and topped with Homemade Bacon Roasted Pecans. A mouthful, but a delicious one at that.
Read MoreI love it when I can describe a vegetable as tasting like crème brûlée. This dish, also known as nasu dengaku in Japanese restaurants, is eggplant transformed into a melty, creamy, sweet and salty treat. Long, narrow and glossy deep purple Japanese eggplants, with their delicate flavor and thin skin, lend themselves perfectly to being baked. Once tender, the flesh is topped with a nutty-tasting miso mixture and broiled until caramelized and bubbly.
Read MoreTossed with baby potatoes, Dijon mustard, lemon juice and garlic, rosemary boosts the flavour of these crispy-crusted, tender taters. Served up on a regular basis, "Come On-A My House" (sorry, it's the other Rosemary) and taste this perfect combination of woody rosemary and golden brown potatoes.
Read MoreIn 1812, Thomas Jefferson introduced Brussels sprouts to the United States. Over 200 years later, we're still roasting these fiber-and-vitamin-rich sweet emerald gems until golden-crusted. Tossed in a sweet and tangy maple mustard vinaigrette, these tender sprouts are going to have an entire nation jumping on the Brussels bandwagon.
Read MoreWhat's the best way to get everyone to eat their veggies? With this easy and elegant recipe for Roasted Vegetables. Sweet potatoes, carrots and parsnips are roasted to sweet perfection and then topped with a Pecan Parmesan Gremolata, a zesty combination of pecans, parmesan and parsley.
Read MoreThe best way to bring out the flavor of carrots? Roast them, especially like we do these Sweet Balsamic Roasted Carrots, where they become not only tender but also caramelized.
Read MoreThe ultimate finger food, these Twice-Baked Mini Potatoes are one-bite wonders that can be made in advance - you just pop them in the oven for a second baking before the guests arrive. An amazing appetizer, these tiny cheese and chive-stuffed taters get gobbled up as a superb side dish as well.
Read MoreThis Warm Potato Kale Salad, dressed in a delicious miso and mustard vinaigrette, is a superstar side dish! Fresh and healthy kale is combined with golden and tender oven-roasted mini potatoes, making every bite both crunchy and creamy.
Read MoreA giant (and healthy) leap ahead of the classic creamy potato salad, this two-tone, elegant salad combines bites of roasted, caramelized and tender mini potatoes with bright, crisp green beans. Tossed in a balsamic and honey mustard vinaigrette, this salad serves up huge flavor in every forkful.
Read MoreEureka! We’ve discovered the 32nd flavor! A scoop of this irresistible side dish – pillowy mashed sweet potatoes buried under a crunchy streusel topping – and you’ll see why it belongs alongside Rocky Road and Mint Chocolate Chip. Enjoy the sweet satisfaction without the ice cream headache, but come Thanksgiving, look for our creation (Pilgrim Praline? Yummy Yam?) in the freezer case.
Read MoreThis delicious sweet potato pie recipe is a side dish AND a dessert that offers up the best of all worlds...smooth and silky sweet potato filling is sandwiched between a gingersnap pecan crust and gingersnap crumble topping. As if all that wasn't enough to get you drooling, we've created a pecan praline sauce that'll have you licking the plate.
Read MoreSome sugar and spice make this delectable wafer-topped Butternut Squash Casserole everything nice!
Read MorePatience is a virtue but not when it comes to getting dinner ready. Have muy delicioso from pan to plate in just 10 minutes with this super easy Mexican Couscous. This satisfying recipe is perfect as a main course or a zesty side dish. But rest assured, no matter how you serve it up each mouthful promises a flavour fiesta. Olé!
Read MoreThis Mushroom & Feta Strata is a flavorful, herb and vegetable-packed side dish that deserves center stage – it's the perfect mix of fresh herbs, tender mushrooms, roasted red peppers, sweet egg bread and tangy Feta cheese.
Read MoreWe love Middle Eastern flavors, so it should come as no surprise that Tabbouleh salad is among our favorites. The classic combination of bulgur wheat, chickpeas, fresh herbs (parsley and mint!), tomatoes and cucumbers is upgraded not only with a lemony kick, but also tangy feta cheese and flavor-packed sun-dried tomatoes.
Read MoreLooking for the perfect pasta salad? Search no further because this quick and easy recipe for Roasted Vegetable Pasta Salad fits the bill, a superb salad bursting with the flavors of sweet oven-roasted vegetables, Asiago cheese, fresh oregano and sun-dried tomatoes.
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