Tag: fruits and veggies

Nov 19, 2015

Snack Attack! Produce + Peanut Butter

Peanut Butter Bites with Dates from Kraft

Nothing is better than a tasty afternoon snack, and even when pressed for time you can make some great choices…

Nov 9, 2015

All about cabbage!

kohlrabi slaw

Here at Half Your Plate, we believe that cabbage is one of those under loved and misunderstood veggies! This month…

Nov 3, 2015

All about plums!

Plum Galette

Plums are delicious, versatile and our fruit of the month for November.  They pair fantastically with allspice, cinnamon, cloves or…

Oct 27, 2015

Mann adds Half Your Plate logo to their packages!

Manns Stringless Sugar Snap Peas

Look out for Half Your Plate logo on this new packaging! Mann Packing has supported Half Your Plate initiative since its inception…

Oct 19, 2015

Meatless Monday: Easier than you think!

Roasted broccoli and cauliflower quiche_web

If you hop onto social media on a Monday you will see thousands of posts with the hashtag #meatlessmonday. In…

Oct 15, 2015

All about Butternut Squash!

Carrot and Squash Ginger Soup

As the weather drops and the leaves change colour we look to more comforting fruits and veggies to keep us…

Oct 7, 2015

Thanksgiving sides to fill half your plate!

Roast Beet Salad with Orange and Feta

‘Tis the season to give thanks! It can be tough to make healthier choices during the business of holiday preparations.…

Oct 2, 2015

An Apple a Day!

Carrot and Apple Pancakes

Apples are our fruit of the month not only because they’re delicious and healthy – they’re in season! Who doesn’t…

Sep 9, 2015

All about tomatoes!

Roasted Tomatoes Close Up

To-MAY-toh, To-MAH-to! No matter how you pronounce it, this delicious little fruit (commonly referred to as a vegetable) is our…

Aug 25, 2015

Zucchini: The versatile veggie you can sneak into any meal!

Zucchini can be seen as boring, bland, and just plain ho-hum, but this super chameleon vegetable just simply isn’t getting…

Aug 19, 2015

Grilled Pork Chops with Fresh Peach Salsa and Grilled Zucchini

Grilled Pork Chops with Fresh Peach Salsa and Grilled Zucchini_SM

Anytime I fire up my grill for supper I always look for a veggie to add to the works because…

Aug 11, 2015

Half Your Plate in Season: Our favourite peach recipes

Prosciutto Grilled Peach Salad_SM

It’s officially peach season!!! Can you tell how excited we are? This sodium-free and fat-free fruit can be used in…

Jul 30, 2015

Roast ‘em up! Our favourite grilling recipes

Greek Potatoe Foils

Summer is the best time of year to crack open the grill and roast up your favourite proteins and veggies!…

Jul 14, 2015

Making the most out of summer produce!

Watermelon Gazpacho

Toss some protein and assorted veggies onto the grill for a quick and filling summer dinner! In a hurry? Grab…

Jul 7, 2015

Half Your Plate in Season: Our favorite beet recipes

Beets

As you all know, we have a serious love affair with beets. They are delicious, nutritious, and add a depth…

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