Enlightened Eater

Local cauliflower, peaches and mint – ahh – the pleasures of summer. This recipe from Foodland Ontario can be served as a hearty salad or as a side dish for grilled poultry, fish or meat.  Pine nuts could be added to give the dish a more Sicilian feel. i Roasted Cauliflower with Peaches, Raisins and […]

Green tea offers a bounty of health benefits including improved insulin sensitivity. Here’s a refreshing way to enjoy it at any time of year.  But remember, since green tea can boost metabolic rate, for some this is best to be served earlier in the day. Iced Mint Green Tea  with Lime Makes 4 – 6 […]

If your herb garden is overflowing like mine is, here’s a delicious pasta salad to showcase your bounty. Unlike prepared pasta salads you may purchase, this one won’t send your fat counts soaring. Greek Pasta Salad Serves 4 1/4 pound short whole wheat pasta (fusilli, penne or macaroni) 125 g Dressing: 1/2 cup (125 mL) […]

Local strawberries are  spectacular  whether you eat them naked, with yogurt or in a salad. Here’s a recipe that will convert even those who don’t love fruit and salad green combos. My husband is one of those and when he ate it again this week, he told me that he had forgotten how delicious it […]

There’s no doubt that potato salad ranks near the top of favourite picnic  and barbecue fare. But many commercial offerings score pretty high on their fat and sodium  counts and short on vegetables. Here’s a yummy recipe that’s chock full of veggies and fat and sodium  smart, to boot. The grainy mustard and  dill  together […]

Fried chicken is definitely a picnic favourite but when you look at the ingredients and how it’s made, it’s easy to see why it may not make the grade as a  nutrition smart dish. Obviously at totals can soar in fried foods but also in  dishes where the chicken skin can’t easily be removed. Add […]

As requested by a rhubarb lover on my Facebook page, I am posting this delicious nutrient-packed dessert from my book, The Enlightened Eater’s Whole Foods Guide. You can substitute any other fruits, if you like, as they come into but you might want to cut down  on the amount of  sugar you use in the […]

While I would say that rhubarb pie is definitely a favourite for many, it’s also not a everyday dessert. Roasted rhubarb, though, with all its health perks is a different story. It’s fast to prepare and it’s not hard on your fat quotas. It’s delicious on its own or atop Greek yogurt.  Enjoy! Roasted Rhubarb […]