Enlightened Eater

Here’s a stuffing recipe that won’t leave you feeling stuffed! Instead of the typical saturated  fat-laden stuffing, this recipe offers whole grains, fruits, vegetables and nuts – all in a delicious dish. When selecting a bread for this stuffing, use a less dense whole grain bread for a lighter result. Apricot Almond  Stuffing Makes 6 […]

According to news reports, it’s a bumper crop this year for  cranberries. That’s good news for farmers but even better for us to reap lots of  these tart little berries disease-fighting compounds. Cranberries have been rated as one of the top-notch antioxidant containing fruits. Research on cranberries as well as blueberries showed that the phytochemicals  […]

This dish takes just a little longer to prepare than it takes to cook up a pot of pasta. What could be faster? As Whole Grains Month draws to a close, take a look at what’s on your table.  Are whole grains playing a starring role or are refined ones still taking the spotlight? If […]

‘Tis the season for apple pie. There’s no doubt that it’s a favourite dessert. But pie crusts can add a wallop of fat and calories. Instead of a regular pie crust, enjoy your apples with phyllo which can be  a convenient lower-fat alternative to regular pastry. Look for packages  of phyllo in the freezer section […]

Everywhere you turn, the talk is about back-to-school.  But hold on a minute: it’s still summer.  So fire up your grill and enjoy this seasonal dish adapted from Foodland Ontario. Grilled Chicken Satay with Nectarines and Red Onion Ingredients: •    1/2 cup (125 mL) light coconut milk •    3 cloves Ontario Garlic, finely minced •   […]

There’s no better time of year to prepare this dish from my book, The Enlightened Eater’s Whole Foods Guide. For  maximum taste in this easy yet delicious  combo, use a good quality olive oil and balsamic vinegar.  The grilled vegetables make a saucy and tasty accompaniment to the salmon. And to top it off, there’s […]

Here’s a  tasty  preparation for  those baskets of green beans from the farmer’s market. And if you are growing tomatoes, chances are, like me,  you’ve got plenty of cherry tomatoes right now too. Green Bean and Cherry Tomato Salad Serves 4 1 pound (500 g) green beans, trimmed 2 tbsp (25 mL) grainy mustard 2 […]

Considering the health perks of watermelon (and the size of some), I don’t think you can have too many watermelon recipes. Here’s another tasty one, courtesy of the  National Watermelon Promotion Board,   to add to your repertoire. Watermelon Feta Bruschetta 2 cups diced watermelon 1 cup feta cheese, cut into fine diced cubes 2 tablespoons […]