Serves 4

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).

Dinner

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Fats are essential for the human body to function, but some types are healthier than others. Get creative with these 10 plant&#x2d;based foods for a diet rich in healthy fats.

Erin Jackson is a writer and editor based in Vancouver, BC.

healthy fats

From celery root to persimmons to kohlrabi, these underrated but delicious winter fruits and vegetables deserve your attention.

Michelle von Hahn loves living a healthy lifestyle and will often be found cooking and baking recipes, which can be viewed on her Healthy Num Num blog and Instagram page (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/healthynumnumblog/">@healthynumnumblog</a>).

Squash

Amie Watson is a Montreal-based freelance writer, television contributor, and founder of the Fork That app. Her work has appeared in the Montreal Gazette, enRoute magazine, and The Globe and Mail.

Serves 6.

Jennifer Danter is a freelance food writer and food stylist.

Serves 12.

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

Serves 4.

Lawren Moneta is a chef, food stylist, and recipe developer.

Serves 4 to 5 | Ready in 10 minutes (if cashews are pre-soaked)

Maria Koutsogiannis is the author, recipe developer and photographer behind <a href="http://foodbymaria.com" target="_blank">FoodByMaria</a>, a safe place where she talks about her past, shares original healthy recipes and interacts with more than 150,000 followers.

Serves 6

Fresh herbs pack more punch than their dried counterparts, bolstering the look and taste of a whirlwind of dishes. So why not grow your own?

Renee Blackstone is a freelance journalist and a regular alive contributor.

Herbs

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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).

This lovely appetizer is a pretty starter to a special meal. It also doubles as a dipping sauce!

Serves 7

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fish

Salmon Quinoa Bowl with Golden Tahini Drizzle

Roasted Tomato Soup with Parmesan Crisps

Chicken Toast with Savoury Miso-Mushroom Gravy

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The Most Underrated Winter Produce to Try This Season

Mile-High Mission-Style Chicken Burrito / Salsa Fresca / Guacamole

A Unique Oktoberfest Menu—alive-Style!

Persian Cucumber and Strawberry Salad

Simple Dinner Rolls

Masala Dosa with Coconut Chutney

I’m Sorry Grandma, it’s Vegan Cashew Tzatziki

Gluten-Free Stuffing with Fresh Thyme, Rosemary, and Dried Cranberries

Grow Your Own Herbs

Single-Serving Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Soba Noodles with Chicken and Curry Cashew Sauce

Curry and Vanilla Glazed Squash

Green Machine Protein Hummus

Apple Cheddar Rosemary Pie

Little Gem Crudité with Lemon Aioli

Savoury Beetroot Mousse

Turkey and Apple Meatballs with Chinese Five-Spice

Spicy Chicken Noodle Vegetable Bowls

Curry Steamed Mussels

Fig Kale Salad with Tangy Goat Cheese Dressing