Irene McGuinness is a writer, recipe developer, food stylist for numerous magazines and corporations, and alumna of the Writer’s Studio at Simon Fraser University

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Pamela Durkin is a registered nutritional consultant and freelance health journalist based in Victoria, BC.

No need to empty your bank account for a taste of tropical splendour. Channel the tropics in the comfort of your own backyard with these tropical recipes.

Tropical Recipes That'll Make You Feel Like You're on Vacation | alive

Travel

Makes about 12 cups (3 L).

Matthew Kadey, MSc, RD, is a dietitian, nutrition writer, and recipe developer. He is also the author of Rocket Fuel (VeloPress, 2016) and Muffin Tin Chef (Ulysses Press, 2012).

Serves 6.

Serves 8.

Serves 4.

Allison Day, RHN, is a nutritionist, blogger, and cookbook author. Check out her cookbooks, <a href="http://amzn.to/2kjWPpb" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Whole Bowls</a> and <a href="http://amzn.to/2kjW5k1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Purely Pumpkin</a> (Skyhorse Publishing, 2016).

Fire up the grill so the flames can imbue wedges of romaine lettuce with a whole new flavour and texture profile. And when the hunks of flame-licked greens are adorned with chunky vegetables and a creamy tahini dressing, you have an epic meal.

Makes 4 to 6 servings, and about 1 cup of queso sauce

Gena Hamshaw is a nutritionist and the creator of the blog The Full Helping. Her recipes have been featured in O Magazine, VegNews, Redbook and other publications. She is the author of the cookbooks <a href="http://amzn.to/2sV4Y3G" target="_blank">Choosing Raw</a> (2014), <a href="http://amzn.to/2uSJA03" target="_blank">Food52 Vegan</a> (2015) and <a href="https://amzn.to/2HUSZ1C" target="_blank">Power Plates</a>. Gena lives and works in New York City.

Makes 24 crispy heart-healthy wedges.

Serves 4

Salad Recipes

Serves 6

Chelsea Gough is a Vancouver-based recipe developer, stylist, and proud mom of two girls. She is a lover of good food, good times, and beautiful spaces. rawstylebychels@gmail.com
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Lawren Moneta is a chef, food stylist, and recipe developer.

Entree

Heart-Healthy Foods

Serves 9

Protein

Award-winning food and travel writer Naomi Tomky uses her unrelenting enthusiasm to propel herself around the world. Follow her on Twitter (<a href="https://www.twitter.com/gastrognome" target="blank">@gastrognome</a>) and on Instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/gastrognome" target="_blank">@the_gastrognome</a>).

From quinoa risotto to wild rice custard, these delicious, nutritious, Canadian superfood recipes are sure to please.

5 Canadian Superfood Recipes

Elysia Vandenhurk is a Red Seal Chef based in Saskatchewan.

Superfoods

Naan makes a great crust option when you want a hassle-free pizza night. This peach naan pizza with an arugula pesto will definitely knock your socks off.

fish

Perfect Pulses—Perfect Food

Poached Eggs with Balsamic Glaze, Swiss Chard, and Roasted Tomatoes

Tropical Kitchen

Chicken Stock

Barley and Wilted Lettuce Stir-Fry with Creamy Avocado Tahini

Jewel Yam Bisque with Toasted Nut Garnish

Warm Hazelnut Milk Porridge with Berries and Salted Almond-Coconut Butter

Moong Dal with Red Hot Tadka

Grilled Greek Romaine Steak

Sweet Potato Nacho Fries

Crispy Oatmeal Coconut Wedges

Broccoli Confetti Lentil Salad

Truffle Hummus

Pea, Basil, and Feta Dip

Berry and Rhubarb Granola Crisp

Salsa Verde Chicken

Seared Scallops with Roasted Strawberry Salsa

Orange-Scented White Bean Blondies

Behold: A vegan empire

Cooking with Canadian Superfoods

Root Vegetable Tagine

Pesto Peach Naan Pizza

Creamy Spelt with Apple and Sauerkraut Relish

Asparagus Shakshuka with Chickpea Flatbreads