Tag: half your plate

Jan 27, 2016

All about mangoes

Photo of Mango

We could all use a little bit of sunshine during the winter months which is why we’re featuring the delicious…

Jan 20, 2016

Twitter Party Celebrating Winter Produce!

Brrr and ugh. Those are two common sounds we often utter and hear during the Winter.  It’s cold, it gets dark…

Jan 20, 2016

Curry Roast Sweet Potato and Chickpeas

© Chef Michael Smith 2016 Sweet potatoes are a superfood. They’ve earned this title by being so packed with nutrients,…

Jan 18, 2016

Learn how to cook veggies in all kinds of ways!

Sauté your veggies!

The key to maintaining a healthy diet is variety. This also applies to the way you cook your food, and…

Jan 12, 2016

Kitchen tips for the new year!

In the kitchen

Ring in 2016 with some great kitchen tips you can master to help fill #halfyourplate and make you a wiz…

Jan 6, 2016

4 dips for your veggies

Veggies and Dip

When you find yourself with less produce on your menu, cut up veggies as a snack or part of your…

Jan 4, 2016

New Years Resolution 2016: The only two healthy eating resolutions you need this year!

Couple Chopping Vegetables

Original post on National Post by Carol Dombrow RD, Postmedia News A high percentage of Canadians make new year’s resolutions but unfortunately…

Dec 14, 2015

Pan-Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Sriracha Orange Glaze

Orange-Glazed Pan-Roasted Brussels Sprouts

© Chef Michael Smith 2015 I will admit that I was not a big fan of Brussels sprouts as a…

Dec 9, 2015

All about Brussels Sprouts

Apple Bacon Brussel Sprouts

We love Brussels sprouts! Besides being delicious, they are so fun to eat! Perfectly sized, Brussels sprouts are a great…

Dec 3, 2015

Fill your day with fruits and veggies!

Grocery Store Produce Wall

There are several advantages of eating fruits and vegetables.  Despite this, Canadians aren’t eating enough: more than half of Canadians…

Dec 1, 2015

All about Oranges

Photo of oranges on the tree

This month we are featuring the juicy delicious orange as our fruit!  There are three main types of oranges: juicing,…

Nov 24, 2015

Recipe Submissions from you!

Woman choosing swiss chard

We love to hear from you! Especially when you share your favourite Half Your Plate recipes.  Here are some recent…

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 18, 2015

Cranberry Braised Red Cabbage

Cranberry Braised Red Cabbage

© Chef Michael Smith 2015 You can enjoy the bright red flavours and intense nutritional density of these two harvest…

Nov 16, 2015

Our favourite pomegranate recipes!

Pomegranate Spanikopita

We love pomegranates! Besides being super fun to eat, they’re deliciously good for you. When the cold starts to kick…

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