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    Greek Summer Salad with Orzo, to Share

    September 10, 2024 - By 

    You check your phone and see this message: “Hello, we’re having a potluck next Thursday and we’d love for you to come.” You reply, “Great, I’ll be there.” Then you wonder what on earth you’re going to bring… We asked Caitlin Boudreau, Lead Dietitian Nutritionist at My TELUS Health Care, to give us a recipe that’s tasty, simple to make, and easy to share with family and friends. This recipe combines orzo pasta with a mix of colourful vegetables, tangy feta and salty olives to create a refreshing dish that’s perfect for hot summer days. Give this recipe a try…

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    BREAKFAST SALAD

    January 25, 2022 - By 

    breakfast worth waking up for! With fresh greens, crispy bacon, jammy eggs, and a zesty, tangy mustard vinaigrette! Yes, yes, yes. A breakfast that gets me sprinting out of bed and straight to the kitchen. Fresh greens, jammy eggs (which can easily be made into hard boiled eggs if runny eggs are not your thing) + crispy bacon slices + fork-tender baby potatoes + ripe avocado slices + nutty, shaved Parmesan sprinkled throughout. All tossed in a zesty, tangy mustard vinaigrette. Serve with buttered toast and a hot cup of coffee for a complete breakfast. BREAKFAST SALAD yield:4 SERVINGS prep time:20 MINUTES…

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    Salmon and Brown Rice Poke Bowl

    December 28, 2021 - By 

    This salmon and brown rice poke bowl recipe is a true delight Ingredients : Poke: 1 lb salmon cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1/4 cup (65 mL) soy sauce 1 tablespoon of sesame oil 1 tablespoon of rice vinegar 1 teaspoon of grated ginger 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 3 green onions, the white part, thinly sliced Bowl of rice : 2 cups brown rice, cooked, according to package directions 1 cucumber 4 radishes 1 avocado 2 carrots Black sesame seeds Preperation : Prepare rice according to package directions. In a medium bowl, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic…

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    Macaroni salad

    December 20, 2021 - By 

    Ingredients : 2 cups (500 mL) uncooked macaroni noodle 1/2 cup (125 mL) diced red bell pepper 1/2 cup (125 mL) diced green pepper 1/2 cup (125 mL) diced celery 1 green onion, finely chopped 1/2 cup (125 mL) grated carrots 1/2 cup (125 mL) mayonnaise 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon of sugar 1 teaspoon of salt 1/2 teaspoon of pepper Preperation : Cook the macaroni according to the instructions. Drain the pasta. Put aside. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper. In a large bowl, put the pasta. Then,…