Tag: fruits and veggies

Jul 1, 2017

Grilled Zucchini & Tomato Salad with Basil Leaves & Lemon Dressing

Grilled Zucchini and Tomato Salad

Recipe by Chef Michael Smith   Zucchini is the perfect summer vegetable for filling Half Your Plate. Not only is…

Jun 29, 2017

Eat Right Feel Right Pasta Dish

Veggie Pasta by Angela Wallace

Written by #halfyourplate friend Angela Wallace of Eat Right Feel Right I am one of those people who loves carbs,…

Jun 26, 2017

Our favourite cherry and radish recipes

Close up of colourful radishes

To get you on board with our fruit and veggie of the month for June — cherries and radishes —…

Jun 19, 2017

A summer online with #EatMoreWatermelon Twitter party!

Watermelon Twitter Party

Join our friends, Food Bloggers of Canada, along with co-host from Watermelon.org for a deliciously quenching Twitter party talking all…

Jun 12, 2017

Broccoli 4 Ways

Written by Carol Harrison The Canadian Produce Marketing Association (Half Your Plate folks) hired me to work on a recipe and video…

Jun 4, 2017

Mulled Cherry Parfait with Creamsicle Yogurt & Your Favourite Granola

© Chef Michael Smith Cherries pack a powerful nutritional punch that always delivers big bold flavour. Mulling them with warm…

May 25, 2017

Carrot and Pineapple Cake

Carrot Pineapple Cake Full

Veggies in your dessert…why not? In this recipe, the carrots perfectly complement the pineapple to create a light and sweet…

May 12, 2017

5 tips for simple and delicious lunches

1. Double your cooking You will save time by cooking for an army.  For example, I always cook extra chicken…

May 4, 2017

3 appetizers, 5 ingredients – coming together simply | Grilled Eggplant Canapés

It’s no surprise that sometimes vegetables lack the appeal to be included in a party meal.  However, there are so…

Apr 30, 2017

Asparagus Primavera with Lemon & Tarragon

Half Your Plate Asparagus Primavera

© Chef Michael Smith 2017 This classic pasta dish is an easy way to show off the flavours of spring…

Apr 21, 2017

Fun Spring Rolls

Spring rolls are fresh, light and can be personalized in an infinity of ways. Plus, it’s a different and original…

Apr 19, 2017

Angela’s Stuffed Sweet Potatoes

Written by Half Your Plate Dietitian Angela Wallace Who doesn’t love sweet potatoes? They are sweet, tasty, and a great…

Apr 13, 2017

Daffodil Month

By Elizabeth Holmes – Canadian Cancer Society About one-third of all cancers can be prevented by eating well, being active…

Apr 6, 2017

Fruit Salad and Winter Vegetables | Brussels Sprouts, Cranberry and Acorn Squash

It’s often said, if you modify your meals to become seasonal, it allows you to eat a variety of local…

Apr 1, 2017

Broccoli Soup 101

By Chef Michael Smith There’s nothing quite like a steaming hot soup bowl brimming with intense vegetable goodness. But not…

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