Spring is finally here and that heralds the arrival of fresh, local asparagus. It is available at several locations around the County. I like mine roasted or grilled with olive oil, parmesan, garlic and lemon but I’m always on the lookout for a new way to enjoy this amazing vegetable. I recently tried this appetizer
Canned beans are on sale at Metro this week, but are usually found at most grocery stores for under a dollar per can. They are a healthy and economical alternative to meat, and a great way to incorporate fibre and protein into your diet. Black beans are almost as high in protein as ground beef
My Dutch heritage meant that growing up, I ate a lot of sausage and potatoes, always with Sauerkraut. When my kids were young and Oktoberfest sausage went on sale, as they are this week at No frills, I always made this dish. My grandmother and mother had made it, and there are likely as many
Tofu is really inexpensive and a high protein meat alternate. You can buy a 420g package at No Frills for $1.97. Many people claim to dislike it, but perhaps they haven’t had it prepared in a creative and tasty way. When eaten raw with no seasoning, I agree, it is not that appetizing! I gave
This weeks recipe was submitted by Food to Share volunteer, Misu. Thank you! One of my favourite go-to side dishes for many years has been this green rice recipe from the Rebar – Modern Food Cookbook. Green Rice, like many of the recipes I post on the blog, can be easily adapted to
As usual, there are a lot of good deals at No Frills this week. You’ll find canned black beans, veggies and tomatoes, which are the basis for this tasty soup all for under a dollar. I eat this soup all year long, not just in winter. It is quick, easy and delicious as well as
I had dinner at a friends house a couple of weeks ago and they served Thai peanut Sauce with chicken and Tofu. I’ve been obsessed ever since! I’d forgotten how incredibly delicious, easy to make and versatile it is. You can serve it over chicken or tofu, salads, noodles and buddha bowls, or as a
This week’s recipe submitted by Food to Share volunteer Misu. Thank you Misu! It’s the $1 sale at No Frills this week. Some items that you will find for a dollar include: Reya naan bread, avocados, plain yogurt, sour cream, onions, apples, pears, limes, zucchini, broccoli and eggplant as well as lots more…Ah,
It is most definitely still soup weather and since canned legumes and tomatoes are on sale this week at No Frills, I thought I’d share one of my favourite vegetarian soup recipes. It’s so easy, quick and budget friendly and makes a large amount that you can divide and freeze for another time. Also, the
This week’s recipe submitted by Food to Share volunteer Misu. Thank you! This week I have a vegan soup recipe that is sure to warm and comfort you through these last cold and dreary days of January. I stopped eating dairy almost two years ago and have found coconut milk to be a delicious