Food

2.2 lbs (1 kg) rhubarb, trimmed and sliced into large chunks
2/3 cup (160 mL) brown sugar
Zest and juice of 1 orange
1 scant cup (250 mL) flour
1/2 cup (125 mL) cold butter
1/2 cup (125 mL) rolled oats
2 pieces of fresh ginger, peeled and chopped

This is like a grilled cheese sandwich, but for breakfast. Made with whole grain bread instead of white bread and filled with fruit instead of sugary jam, it is a low glycemic index food, meaning it will help keep your child full until lunchtime. 

While flank is leaner than T-bone or prime rib, this marinade ensures you won’t miss the quintessential steak flavour.

A foolproof way to make crowd-pleasing rice.

Whole wheat pasta is best cooked al dente. Check package directions for timing, but taste for doneness 1 to 2 minutes before the suggested time.

Sunflower seeds are high in protein and vitamin E, and oats are high in fibre, helping to regulate blood sugar levels. Wrap up a few of these and take them on your next hike for a sweet, nutritious energy boost.

Give a boost to traditional pesto with extra green goodness from fiddleheads or asparagus. Be sure to stir in the cheese at the end—it gives the pesto a better texture overall.

8 cups (2 L) organic greens
1 mango, peeled and chopped
1 red pepper, chopped
2 scallions, chopped
8 cooked chicken breast halves, sliced
2 Tbsp (30 mL) broth (chicken or vegetable)
1/4 cup (60 mL) lime juice
1 Tbsp (15 mL) honey
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp (5 mL) Dijon mustard
3 Tbsp (45 mL) extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup (60 mL) chopped pecans

Crafting your own mustard is far from a high-flying kitchen feat. Just grab some mustard seeds and good quality dark ale. Want more heat? Use more brown mustard seeds than yellow ones.

This dip has great flavour hooks: sweet, spicy, salty. The coconut milk adds a tropical kick while fish sauce provides depth of flavour. Try serving with cooked shrimp or chicken strips.

When sweater weather arrives, a cold smoothie may not be what you crave. So turn up the temperature and whirl together this mixture to beat the chill.

Serves 4

Also called Omelette Soufflé, this is a mostly forgotten dish, halfway between an omelette and a soufflé. It can be served sweet or savoury depending on the garnish you use—either fresh fruit and jam or a savoury sauce.

Roasted garlic adds a creamy texture and a buttery flavour to this old family favourite. Garlic is excellent for boosting the immune system at this time of year.

How sweet it is! With this crumble, the apple is merely the beginning, and the healthy medley of figs, apricots, and walnuts provides both a flavourful accent and a final course boost of good taste.

The flavours of the vegetables and fruit mingle to create a layer of loveliness.