TOP LUNCH AND DINNER RECIPES

Air Fryer Fish Tacos Topped with Zesty Dill Salad

Healthy Shrimp Salad Rolls and Dipping Sauce

Lentil Pasta Sauce

Mexican Rice Salad

DIY Loaded Potato Toppings

As food prices continue to rise the humble baked potato is a nutrition-packed, budget-friendly option for family dinners.  Creating a healthy baked potato bar at home with fun toppings for your family to assemble is a great idea to accommodate a wide variety of food preferences and good nutrition. 

Barley & Lentil Salad with Kale, Apples, Almonds, & Feta

Take your salad game to the next level with this delicious barley, lentil, and kale salad, topped with apple, almonds, and feta cheese. Serve the homemade vinaigrette over top and toss it together for a healthy dinner or lunch everyone will love! It only takes 15 minutes to prepare and you can leave out the dressing and instead pack it in a small container if you prefer to take it for lunch the next day.

Sheet Pan Lemon Chicken with Potatoes & Spinach

It’s the splash of lemon that really makes this recipe come together, don’t miss out on adding a fresh squeeze to this meal.

Cheesy Broccoli Bites

This broccoli bites recipe is delicious and a fan favourite for many family members… it’s even kid friendly! It’s a great veggie side that compliments many meals and can even be eaten as an appetizer or veggie packed snack. The warm gooey cheese on the inside pairs deliciously with the breaded crispy texture on the outside. Feel free to experiment with whatever different veggies or types of cheese you have on hand. Try swapping out the broccoli for cauliflower, zucchini or even carrots depending on what you have. Enjoy!

TOP SNACK AND DESSERT RECIPES

Hiking Snacks to Fuel Your Adventures

Oatmeal Chocolate Cake

Summit Cookies

No-Bake, Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Energy Balls

Chocolate Zucchini Bread

This is a great recipe to make in the summer and fall when zucchini is abundant.This recipe freezes well and works great for school lunches as a nut-free recipe. You can also serve this for dessert with a glass of milk or a bowl of yogurt and fresh fruit. This recipe also multiples easily to make in bulk.

Grandma’s Vanilla Pudding

Looking for a high calcium dessert? Homemade pudding is much healthier than store-bought packaged pudding. Try my Grandma Viola’s classic vanilla pudding. She would serve this with a raspberry fruit sauce or stewed rhubarb. You can also enjoy this plain, with fresh berries or top this with sliced banana and a spoon of shredded coconut. Enjoy this simple Registered Dietitian approved healthy dessert.

Lemon Poppy Seed Bites

If you need a pick-me-up in the snack department, try these refreshing lemon poppy seed bites with almond and coconut. Insider tip: they are even better frozen!

Healthy Afternoon Snack Attacks for Energy-Zapped People

Mid-afternoon is a fatiguing time of day for most people regardless if you are remote working and experiencing screen fatigue, in the office or on-the-go shuttling kids from school to activities.  You can keep yourself and your family fueled with quick, healthy energizing snack ideas everyone will like.

Toasted Coconut Custard

Calling all coconut lovers! This soulful food recipe for toasted coconut custard is for you! Enjoy this creamy dessert as is, or top with fresh fruit such as berries, banana slices or diced mango or pineapple slices.

TOP BREAKFAST RECIPES

Quinoa Johnnycakes

High-Protein Scrambled Eggs and Cottage Cheese

Protein-Packed Granola

This protein-packed granola recipe is so much tastier and more nutritious than purchasing commercial brands. Enjoy granola on top of yogurt with fruit or as a morning breakfast cereal with milk. My family is a huge fan of granola so this makes a big batch but you can of course make a half recipe if you want a smaller quantity or place it in the freezer (just don’t add the dried fruit until you are going to enjoy fresh).

Papa’s Waffles Recipe

Food connects us and brings us back to people and memories by preparing what loved ones once had baked. Our papa’s waffles do just that for us! I remember as a child, I would smell the aroma of waffles and bacon in the early morning before the rest of the family was up. They quickly became a staple in our own homes as we got older, and remind us of our special grandpa every time we make them. They have simple ingredients that you may already have on hand. Serve with cut-up fruit, a drizzle of maple syrup, and even some whipped cream if you are feeling fancy!