Tag: fruits and veggies

Mar 27, 2017

Sweet Potato, Dried Fruit and Quinoa Bread

Recipe and post by Joyous Household. The great thing about fruits and vegetables is that besides the many health benefits…

Mar 22, 2017

Sauces Full of Veggies

Roasted Tomatoes Close Up

One of our favourite ways to include #halfyourplate with fruits and veggies is to sneak it into your sauces! Not…

Mar 13, 2017

Vegetarian Sweet Potato Falafels

These vegetarian falafels are simple to make and will add a touch of uniqueness to your weekday dinner. Plus, they’re…

Mar 10, 2017

All about kiwi

Kiwi

Looking for a burst of sunshine to get you through the last few weeks of winter? Look no further than…

Mar 8, 2017

All about peppers

We just love crunchy peppers, so we’re featuring them (all shapes, colours and sizes) as our March vegetable! Peppers are…

Feb 21, 2017

Easy Ratatouille

 This plate is extremely versatile: you can serve it as a side to your meat, eggs or tofu, lay it…

Feb 9, 2017

#LentilsLoveVeggies Twitter Party!

Filling #halfyourplate with fruits and veggies is elevated when you add the perfect protein to it.  This is why we’ve…

Feb 3, 2017

Tropical Smoothie Bowl

Healthsome Tropical Smoothie Bowl

Article written by Veronica Shah of Healhsomeness Smoothies and smoothie bowls provide an easy and delicious way to combine plenty…

Feb 1, 2017

Work Challenge Entries

We ran the #halfyourplate work challenge for two weeks and we were so impressed by the entries.  You found creative…

Jan 17, 2017

New Years New Sides

asparagus-and-pea-risotto

Welcome to 2017!  We know it’s easy to overindulge during the holidays, which is why in January the most common…

Jan 16, 2017

Half Your Plate at Work Challenge

Mediterranean Lentil Salad

We know the work day can provide a bit of a block for you trying to fill #halfyourplate so we…

Jan 7, 2017

Filling Half Your Plate at the Grey Cup

Here at Half Your Plate we had the great opportunity to participate in the 2016 Grey Cup Festival in Toronto,…

Jan 5, 2017

One Pot Pasta

I love the concept of one pot pasta.  All you have to do is put all your ingredients in a…

Dec 16, 2016

In season recipes

Carrot and Squash Ginger Soup

Buying in season fruits and veggies will help you stick to your budget over the holidays.  But what do you…

Dec 13, 2016

Roast Parsnips with Pumpkin Seed Green Onion Pesto

HYP Roast Parsnip

© Chef Michael Smith 2016 Parsnips are my all-time favourite root vegetable, which makes them ideal for roasting. Their sweet…

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