Food

Satisfying and nourishing dals and curries are synonymous with Indian and Sri Lankan cuisine. This is a heavenly spiced, dal-like soup you may get with a meal in southern India or northern Sri Lanka. Pol roti (Sri Lankan coconut flatbread) is an unleavened flatbread made of wheat flour (atta), salt, freshly grated coconut, and water that is rolled out into a circle and cooked on a hot cast iron skillet. It’s a wonderful accompaniment to this saucy lentil dish. You can find packages of frozen grated coconut and fresh curry leaves at Indian markets.

This is a refreshing kale salad highlighted by juicy red grapefruit. Thinly sliced kale and a slightly spicy dressing of garlic, grapefruit juice, paprika, and crushed red pepper flakes give this spring salad a zingy flavour. The whole thing gets topped with a crunchy buckwheat and pumpkin seed granola for an interesting texture.

This dish takes inspiration from two classic fish dishes―the mushy peas served with fish and chips and spicy fish tacos. We’ve made the peas fresh, bright, and a little spicy by using fresh or frozen peas, lots of fresh cilantro, serrano pepper, and lime juice. Combined with lightly marinated and baked halibut and topped with radishes and more cilantro, these tacos are satisfying and delicious.

Even though the weather’s warming up, there’s room in the still-cool days of spring for a delicious warming soup, especially one that includes young greens. Made with turkey and young collards, this soup has a light, fragrant broth flavoured with rosemary and thyme.

This crunchy salad features two of the stars of spring―snap peas and asparagus―in a mildly spicy peanut dressing. Mint, quinoa, cashews, and fresh mint make this salad tasty and hearty enough for a meal. The robust nature of the salad means it can be made ahead or kept for a day in the fridge in the unlikely case of leftovers.

These recipe excerpts are from Cathy Katin-Grazzini’s new book, Love the Foods That Love the Planet. Reprinted with permission from Health Communications, Inc. Photography by Giordano Katin-Grazzini.

This is a quick and easy meal full of powerful flavour that you can throw together in minutes from a handful of cupboard ingredients. The starring green is delicate baby bok choy which is lavished with ginger, chili, and crispy garlic, then braised just enough to make it tender with a bit of a bite. Serve it on green onion-studded rice, top it with an egg, and you’re done.

Get plenty of greens with this chicken salad, which gets a boost of green goodness via a peppery arugula dressing made with yogurt, lemon zest, and a hint of goat cheese. And because a classic chicken salad always needs a bit of crunch, there’s lots of green celery and some walnuts too. Serve it open-faced or in a sandwich topped with additional fresh arugula.

These recipe excerpts are from Cathy Katin-Grazzini’s new book, Love the Foods That Love the Planet. Reprinted with permission from Health Communications, Inc. Photography by Giordano Katin-Grazzini.

Rich, luscious chocolate with sea salt and hazelnuts—spoonfuls of luxury you’ll crave again and again. Indulgent chocolate and hazelnuts bring skin-supporting antioxidants and minerals to this velvety dessert that’s good for you too!

Tender, flaky salmon with an umami-rich glaze and perfectly charred broccolini make this a satisfying, wholesome dinner you won’t get enough of. Omega-3s from the salmon and nutrients from the broccolini work together in this sweet and savoury delight.

This rustic chicken sandwich is loaded with flavour and nutrients, paired with crispy homemade chips for a satisfying, age-defying meal. Juicy herb-roasted chicken, tangy mustard, and crispy ranch-seasoned chips—everything you could want in a homey, comforting sandwich!

A bowl of comfort, this creamy soup pairs nutty, slightly sweet cauliflower and meaty white beans with golden croutons and crunchy Parmesan crisps. This soup is loaded with skin-loving nutrients and is finished with a crispy Parmesan tuile for a rich, savoury crunch.

Earthy lentils, fresh herbs, and creamy goat cheese come together in this irresistible galette that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. This rustic galette and zesty side salad, rich in fibre and minerals, are designed to nourish from the inside out—comfort food that loves you back.

Meet one of paella’s lesser-known cousins: delicious rice, studded with clams and green peas in a rich broth of tomato, smoked paprika, and saffron. Cooked in a similar fashion to a risotto, but with a soupier result, this dish makes a wonderful evening meal that feels both simple and sophisticated. Have it at home with the family or make it the star of a dinner party. Serve with crusty bread.

This soup is inspired by Spain’s spinach and garbanzos, a thick stew of chickpeas and spinach. In this version, we’ve used healthful collard greens in lieu of spinach. Spanish smoked paprika is the key to the rich, smoky tomato broth that brings a ton of flavour to a set of simple ingredients. The layers of flavour develop with each addition of ingredients, and the result is a robust soup that’s sure to warm up any frosty winter day.

A classic winter soup, this version has deep flavour and layers of spice that proffer subtle heat. A few spoonfuls of store-bought harissa are the secret to subtle warmth tempered by warm cinnamon and cumin. A finishing touch of lime yogurt gives a fresh and zingy flavour that will have you coming back for more.

These “fancy” beans on toast provide a quick and easy dinner that comes together in minutes, all in one pan. Toast your favourite crusty loaf, pile it high with this moreish mixture, and you’re all set with a nourishing and tasty dinner or lunch. A base of leeks, shallot, and garlic is heightened with the zingy flavour of miso and mustard before adding beans and kale and a bit of vegetable stock.

This spicy curry soup is packed with aromatics like onion, garlic, and ginger and scented with makrut lime leaves. Thinner than a standard curry that you’d serve with rice, this soup is chock full of protein with hearty rockfish and mussels as well as vegetables, like sweet potato and spinach. Lime juice provides a dash of acid to balance the rich flavour of coconut milk. Serve with lots of cut limes to squeeze over soup bowl before eating.

With a couple of Italian sausages, a little onion, a few mushrooms, and a head of broccoli, you’re well on your way to a nourishing soup. This hearty combination of simple ingredients is the perfect thing to warm up a winter’s afternoon or evening. Select an Italian sausage with plenty of fennel to flavour this soup.

These rich, velvety bites are a delightful bonbon, combining the deep flavour of dark chocolate with the surprising creaminess of black beans. Packed with nutrients, they’re the perfect indulgence for anyone looking to share something special with their special someone, without compromising on health goals.

Indulge your loved ones this Valentine’s Day with a delightful plant-based twist on a beloved classic. This innovative recipe swaps the traditional dairy cream filling for a tofu-based one and uses rye crispbread instead of the traditional cookies. Rye crackers have been shown to help benefit heart and digestive health and are a great low-sugar alternative in this tiramisu preparation.

This little indulgence is the perfect high-protein treat to share with someone special. Packed with protein and fibre, gluten free, and naturally coloured, this sweet treat may become your favourite all year long. This fudge also freezes wonderfully for times when the urge for a little something sweet hits.