Entrees
Creamy Pumpkin Mac n' Cheese
Submitted by Brooke Bulloch, Registered Dietitian and mom As we prepare for another winter, be sure to star this comfort food for that snowy, nose-in-a-book, Sunday afternoon. I know the pumpkin sounds like a misfit with mac n' cheese, but it seriously creates the creamiest texture. Pumpkin...
Sweet Buffalo Tofu Bites
This recipe is for all the spicy food fans! If you love buffalo wings, I'm not here to tell you that this buffalo tofu is just like it - but I will say it's worth trying if you're considering adding more plants to your diet! If you have access to an airfryer this recipe is super convenient and...
Grilled Pineapple Tofu Skewers
Looking for some plant based protein alternatives for BBQ season? I mean, you can't go wrong with a Beyond Meat burger, but I decided to get creative with alternatives to grilled meat skewers using tofu. Extra firm tofu is made of pressed soybeans, and if you'd like to learn more about soy...
Garlic Butter Banza with Lemon and Spinach
Banza Rotini is made from chickpeas and pea protein, so it's very different from a wheat-based pasta but can fool almost any pasta lover into thinking it's regular 'ol wheat pasta. What I love about Banza is that it offers such a rich source of protein and fibre compared to wheat pasta. I'm...
Baby Friendly Salmon Cakes
Omega 3 fatty acids are an important essential nutrient that we must attain from foods (our bodies cannot make omega 3 fats). Fatty fish, like salmon, is a good source of the omega 3s DHA and EPA, which play a role in brain and eye health as well as reducing inflammation throughout the body....
Thai-Inspired Red Coconut Curry with Tofu
Having travelled to Thailand, I know that this dish is by no means authentic. But it certainly adds a whole new set of flavours and textures that may brighten up a boring supper routine. While this dish uses some convenience items, it still offers a host of nutrients and fibre. If you're new...
Lentil Stew
October is Agriculture month in Saskatchewan so it's a great time to appreciate the farmers hard at work harvesting their crops, and to celebrate our local agriculture. This stew couldn't be closer to "local food" - this time of year it is easy to find all the main ingredients grown...
Tofu Sunshine Bowl with Miso Dressing
This bowl is such a welcome change to our usual dinner routine, whether we're in a mid summer melt-down, or feeling the mid-winter blues. I eat with my eyes and I love all the colours of this dish, which makes me think of sunshine! With all that colour comes loads of nutritients too -...
Crispy Chicken Nuggets
Okay, what kid (or adult for that matter), doesn't love chicken nuggets?! This family-friendly recipe is so easy to make, AND it keeps the nutritional value strong. The prep time is about 10-15 minutes and the bake time is 14 minutes. By making your own chicken nuggets you can reduce the fat...
Seafood Creole Jambalaya
I have FINALLY put this recipe onto paper. It's one that my husband and I will make a few times a year and we always love it. While many of our dishes are vegetarian, we also eat meat and fish. This comfort dish is my own twist on a traditional creole jambalaya. It is easy to make, and it's...
Easy Naan Caprese Pizza
Pizza is a commonly named comfort food. And once in awhile a greasy deep dish is just what a person needs. But sometimes we simply want a healthier version of our comfort favourites, OR a quick and easy meal that's going to taste good! This simple pizza will be hitting your mouth in 25 mintues...
Sesame Ginger Power Stir-Fry
Stir fry is a once-a-week staple in my household because it is so easy, filling, tasty, and I'm a sucker for colourful dishes! I call it a power Stir Fry because it offers just the right balance of protein, zinc, antioxidant-rich vegetables, monounsaturated fats, and fibre. Nutrients that help...
Eggplant Pizza Bites
It has been my mission to find a recipe with eggplant that I actually like. Eggplant is so pretty and colourful, but I have struggled to know what to do with it, and often find it mushy when I have used eggplant in a recipe. You too? Well, hold on tight because this recipe just might blow...
Spaghetti Squash Boats with Ragu
Don't get me wrong, I enjoy pasta and I am certainly not trying to replace wheat spaghetti for a "healthier" or "cleaner" version. Not my style. But I needed to get out of my spaghetti squash rut! This is comfort food, my friends. A warm-your-bones, flavourful, and surprisingly filling meal for...
Sophia's Lentil Pasta Sauce
*Student Guest Post* As a nutrition student, I’m constantly reminded about the health benefits of pulses. They are a great source of fibre, protein, iron, zinc, magnesium, folate, and B vitamins. Pulses have been shown to reduce risk of heart disease and improve digestive health, and the...
Indian-Inspired Vegan Red Lentil and Spinach Dal
Dal is one of India's oldest dishes, traditionally made with ghee (clarified butter), split pulses, vegetables and sometimes meat. Each state in India has a favourite variation of dal. I'm by no means an expert on Indian cuisine and I want to pay respect to the dish's origin. My inspiration...
Spiced Chickpea and Sweet Potato Stew
Subitted by Brooke Bulloch, RD and mom I love one-pot meals because you can get so many ingredients and food groups into one bowl. This recipe is low-maintenance and freezes well. The vegetables and chick peas add fibre and protein leaving you feeling full and satisfied. This stew is rich...
Curried Butternut Squash and Lentil Soup
Winter squashes include pumpkin, acorn, butternut, spaghetti and hubbard. Soup is a great, savoury way to start experimenting with squash if you are new to cooking with them. Between the lentils and the squash, just one bowl of this soup offers over 4 grams of fibre, and a rich source of...
Chicken Vegetable Soup
One of the top food and nutrition trends that I think is worth making a habit of in 2017 - soup! I have huge love for soup and one pot meals in general. It's an easy way to load up on vegetables and get 2 or 3 food groups in a bowl. Soup is also a great way to minimize waste by using veggie...
Smokey Vegan Split Pea Soup
As part of The International Year of Pulses, I took the Pulse Pledge to cook one pulse-based meal per week for 10 weeks! The first feature pulse for the challenge was split peas. So naturally, split pea soup came to mind - a childhood favourite! I was looking to deliver the smokey flavour...
Herb and Parmesan Baked Chicken
A recent client had mentioned how bored she was of plain chicken breast. Of course we had a conversation about why she still eats it if she doesn't enjoy it. At Food to Fit, we believe that sustainable nutrition includes meals that are enjoyable and tasty. While I do eat chicken on occasion, I...
Cabbage Roll Casserole
I just love meaty cabbage rolls, my Polish relatives would call it Bolabki! I enjoy making cabbage rolls and it certainly took a few attempts to get the product I wanted. For many though, cabbage rolls may not be a realistic family supper for those busy weeks. And sometimes we want the...
Spicy Bean Burgers
It's BBQ season and while many of us enjoy a fresh beef or bison burger, I dare you to try this bean-based alternative! Full of fibre, folate, protein, and other nutrients, these patties are also leaner than their beef counterpart. I like the refried beans because they're already mashed up,...
