Recipes Articles

We love to buy fruits and veggies in season. Intense flavors, wide availability and economy-proof prices make grocery shopping any other way seem foolish.

This month we're pleased to present a delicious member recipe... and it's dessert (translation: no-brainer). 

Not only does it look ridiculously delicious, it's also high in Vitamins C and K, folate, manganese, potassium,...

This past spring, my husband and I decided to go vegetarian for the months of February and March. Our main reason was the Christian season of Lent, but we also wanted to see if we could push ourselves to reduce our meat consumption.

Eating vegetarian is a great way to reduce your ecological footprint, save money on groceries, and can also result in weight loss and greater overall health. In order...

I come from a family full of sport hunters and fishers, so there is never a good excuse for serving substandard meaty fare. I guess you could call us meat-atarians. My father is - without a word of boast - quite simply the best chef never to run his own restaurant. He's also my go-to call for any type of meat emergency, as this article proved to be. If you've ever been embarrassed by a...

With flowers in bloom and the warm sun beckoning, a picnic in the park is just what's needed to push you out of your funk. While a trip to the ready-made section of the grocery store may be an easy fix, a light and healthy menu keeps you on track with your pre-summer slimdown plan.

We suggest this delicious picnic feast, low in fat but packed with fiber, protein and vitamins. Grab a few...

This recipe is repurposed from a very sexy cook book, David Rocco's Dolce Vita. I made it the same way he did a few times and then tweaked it a bit to turn it into a pasta sauce. The herbs with the mushrooms are surprisingly delicious and it's so easy, you can fool everyone you are a pro chef.

Ingredients for 4 people:

10-15 regular brown mushrooms or 8ish Porcini mushrooms
2 sprigs fresh...

"Primavera" is Spanish for springtime, and this fresh colorful dish from MizzRobin is a quick and simple one-skillet meal that's guaranteed to please.

1 tsp canola or olive oil
2-3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced

Stirfry the chicken with the oil in a hot skillet or wok. When just done, set chicken aside in a dish.

1 small onion, chopped
1 cup broccoli flowerets
1 red pepper, sliced
1 green...

Apples are a fruit that’s always at the supermarket and available in many varieties. Nutrition benefits of the apple abound, from high fibre content to antioxidants. But how do you know which apple suits the time of year? This April, Empire, Red...

Easter - a time of reflection for some, a convenient excuse to break out the chocolate for others. This year, bid econochocolate a sneering adieu and try your hand at homemade truffles. They are easier than you think!

ChickAdvisor member Pammy offers up her famous truffle recipe. Enjoy!

Two-layer Chocolate Truffles

Gooey inner goodness:
6 oz of quality chocolate (baking chocolate will do) in the...

This pasta recipe from ChickAdvisor member Creamsicle is really simple to make and absolutely delicious.  We've tested it ourselves.    

Pasta with Brown Butter Tomatoes and Asparagus

2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups (500 mL) grape or cherry_tomatoes
1 lb (500 g) asparagus, trimmed and cut_into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces
1/2 tsp (2 mL) each salt and pepper
4 cups (1 L) dried gnocchi,...