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Healthy food with colour, comfort and real flavour. Straightforward recipes made for everyday kitchens and good company.
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Slow-Caramelized Onion & Chestnut Soup with Gruyère-Rye Crunch
Deep amber onions, tender chestnuts and thyme in a golden-brown broth, finished with crisp rye, nutty Gruyère and fresh chives. A little patience, a very comforting bowl.
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Toasted Peanut, Sweet Potato & Okra Soup with Ginger and Lime
Sweet potatoes, okra and garden vegetables in a velvety tomato-peanut broth, finished with ginger, fresh lime and toasted peanuts. Make six servings or a generous batch for the freezer.
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Maple-Mustard Split Pea, Rutabaga & Smoked Turkey Soup
Tender split peas, sweet rutabaga and smoky turkey simmer into a naturally thick soup, finished with grainy Dijon, Canadian maple syrup and cider vinegar.
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Paprika Chicken, Sauerkraut & Potato Soup
Tangy sauerkraut, tender chicken and potatoes in a warming paprika broth. Make six servings for dinner or a big batch for the freezer.
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Lemon-Oregano Chicken, Chickpea & Orzo Soup
Tender chicken, chickpeas, spinach and orzo in a bright lemon-oregano broth. Tahini adds silkiness without cream; fresh dill keeps every bowl lively.
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Paprika Chicken with Sweet Peppers, Mushrooms and Creamy Mustard Sauce
Tender chicken, sweet peppers and mushrooms simmer in a paprika-rich sauce finished with sour cream and Dijon. Sunday-supper flavour, one pot and about an hour.
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Smoky Corn, Chicken & Poblano Chowder
Charred late-season corn, roasted poblanos and tender chicken in a lightly creamy, lime-brightened chowder.
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Creamy Roasted Cauliflower, Leek & Aged Cheddar Soup
Deeply roasted cauliflower, silky leeks and a sharp cheddar finish—with a simple way to freeze the soup for later.
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Portuguese White Bean, Chorizo & Cabbage Soup
A rustic, freezer-friendly pot with smoky sausage, creamy beans, tender cabbage and potatoes.
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Lemony Greek Chicken, Chickpea & Spinach Soup
A light, satisfying 30-minute pot with tender chicken, chickpeas, greens and a silky egg-and-lemon finish.
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Sunday-Supper Turkey Meatballs
Tender turkey meatballs, deeply savoury mushroom gravy and creamy garlic mashed potatoes—the comfort of Sunday dinner without losing the afternoon.
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Apple-Cider Braised Beef, Turnip & Wild Rice Soup with Crispy Sage
Tender slow-braised beef, autumn turnips and nutty wild rice in a rich rosemary-and-sage broth, with a subtle hint of apple cider and a crispy sage finish.
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Butternut Squash, Apple & Red Lentil Curry Soup
Roasted squash, tart apple and red lentils become a silky autumn soup with warm curry spices, coconut and lime.
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Ginger-Sesame Turkey Meatball & Bok Choy Soup
Tender turkey meatballs, mushrooms and bok choy in a lighter sesame-lime broth that still eats like dinner.
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Tuscan Sausage, Kale & Lentil Soup
A deeply savoury, freezer-friendly soup with plenty of vegetables and a bright lemon finish.
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Roasted Red Pepper, Tomato & White Bean Soup
Sweet roasted vegetables, creamy beans and a bright splash of vinegar make this nourishing soup an easy Freezer Hero.
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Instant Pot Keto Beef Chili
Deeply spiced, satisfyingly thick and completely bean-free—six generous low-carb meals from one pressure-cooker pot.
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One-Pan Cumin-Lime Chicken Thighs with Zucchini
Crisp-skinned chicken, tender zucchini and a bright cumin-lime pan sauce—one bold dinner in about 30 minutes.
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One-Pan Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon with Asparagus
A bright, satisfying salmon dinner with tender-crisp asparagus and a silky pan sauce—ready in about 25 minutes.
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Nourishing Your Body and Soul in Retirement
Simple, colourful food can support energy, strength and good health—without turning every meal into a nutritional homework assignment.