Salads & Sides

Butternut Squash with Thanksgiving Trimmings

Butternut Squash with Thanksgiving Trimmings

September 30, 2022

“You do not have to wait for the holidays to enjoy the flavours of the season. This celebratory recipe brings together all the joyful bounty of Thanksgiving dinner in one stunning dish. The beautiful maple-roasted Hasselback squash takes centre stage, with lots of support from the nutty toasted walnuts and…

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Tofu Roti

Tofu rôti du dimanche soir et ses petites patates

September 8, 2022

“Si l’on choisit de ne plus manger de viande ou de faire plus de place aux aliments d’origine végétale, on n’a pas besoin de tourner le dos aux traditions. Le dimanche soir, il est possible de réunir la famille autour d’un bloc de tofu! Cette recette savoureuse de tofu (avec…

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Chili Garlic Chard

Chilli Garlic Chard

September 8, 2022

“This quick and healthy side is flavourful, pretty, and the perfect accompaniment to BBQ Maple Trout. Leftovers can be used in risotto or pasta.” – My New Table by Trish Magwood Follow Trish Magwood on IG // FB // Twitter

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Reggae Roots Slaw

Reggae Roots Slaw

July 14, 2022

“This salad was created for a steel drum band on my TV show, Healthy Gourmet, and is packed with anti-inflammatory goodness,” says Julie Daniluk, author of 2022 Shortlisted Cookbook, Becoming Sugar-Free: How to Break Up with Inflammatory Sugars and Embrace a Naturally Sweet Life. “Puréed avocado is the secret to…

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Red Bulgur Yeghints

April 11, 2022

“Yeghints, or pilaf, is a dish that is made when water is poured over a grain and cooked until all the water has been absorbed. While they are delicious on their own, they are commonly served as sides to complement (or liven up) the main dish. There are many different…

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Winter Squash with Crispy Sage and Honey

Winter Squash with Crispy Sage and Honey

February 4, 2022

“I love the caramel-y, pie-like flavor that squash develops as it roasts,” says Eden Grinshpan, author of 2021 Silver-winning cookbook, Eating Out Loud: Bold Middle Eastern Flavors for All Day, Every Day. “Adding crispy sage and honey is really just  a bonus — and my favorite combo with squash. After…

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Wild Sage Salad

Wild Sage Salad

January 3, 2022

The end of summer is a time of harvest, and in our minds, there are specific herbs that conjure up a feeling — crunchy rainbow-colored leaves on Montreal sidewalks, Canadian Thanksgiving feasts, the smell of sage and rosemary wafting from the family oven. So we came up with a sage-inspired…

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Grilled Vegetable and Salmon Salad

August 17, 2021

This fresh recipe from 2020 Shortlisted cookbook, Vegetables First by Ricardo Larrivée, makes for a delicious summer dinner on the patio.  Follow Ricardo Larrivée on IG // FB // Twitter

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VEGETABLE RIBBON, PORK, AND SHRIMP SALAD

Vegetable Ribbon, Pork, and Shrimp Salad

August 7, 2021

In Kim Thúy’s 2020 Shortlisted cookbook, Secrets from My Vietnamese Kitchen, she gives readers a delicious introduction to Vietnamese cooking. ⁠This Vegetable Ribbon, Pork and Shrimp Salad recipe is a lovely dish to try on a hot summer day. It highlights the best of the garden–carrots, celery, daikon, cucumber, basil…

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