With Canada Day just around the corner, we wanted to share our favorite quick recipes that are perfect for sharing with friends and family!

Peas and Beans Pearl CouscousCouscous and Beans

This refreshing side dish is perfect to enjoy as a salad or alongside grilled meats or fish. With any leftovers add tuna or cooked chicken for a new take on a lunch salad.

Mediterranean Tuna Salad

This is a delicious no-cook Mediterranean meal. It can be ready in minutes with your pantry staples and is oh-so-good-for-you!

Grilled Pork Chops with Fresh Peach Salsa and Grilled Zucchini

Grilled Pork Chops with Summer's Peaches and CornYou can use an indoor or outdoor grill for this all-in-one easy dish.

Here are some other quick tips to get more fruits and veggies into your Canada Day feast:

  • Grill white tomatoes and mushrooms on skewers for the perfect “red and white” veggie side.
  • Swap out pasta salads for fresh veggie packed bean or quinoa salads
  • Carrots, celery, cherry tomatoes, broccoli and cauliflower are just as great as chips when it comes to dipping!
  • Guacamole isn’t just an awesome dip but it also makes a delicious spread for burgers and sandwiches. Swap out your mayo for some avocado power!
  • There is nothing quite like grilled corn. Soak corn in the husks then toss them on the grill with a bit of paprika for a delicious smoky flavour
  • Top watermelon slices with a bit of whipped cream and some raspberries for a festive Canada Day themed “cake”

What are your favorite Canada Day recipes?

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When I toss romaine hearts into my shopping cart, chances are I'm heading home to make my family’s favourite salad. Every cook should know the joy of crafting a true Caesar salad while avoiding the also-ran dressings at the supermarket that never quite measure up to the real thing. Over time we’ve experimented with lots of additional flavours in this salad but, more often than not, I toss in lots of fresh basil leaves and brightly flavoured cherry tomatoes. What a great way to fill Half Your Plate! SERVES 4 TO 6 For the croutons 1 baguette, cut into large bite-sized cubes 1/4 cup (60 mL) of water 1/4 cup (60 mL) of your best olive oil For the dressing 6 thick slices of bacon, finely cut 1/4 cup (60 mL) of extra virgin olive oil 1/4 cup (60 mL) of Dijon mustard 4 cloves of garlic a full 2-ounce (50 g) can of anchovies the zest and juice of 2 lemons 1 tablespoon (15 mL) of honey a dash or two of your favourite hot sauce For the salad 3 hearts of romaine lettuce, rinsed and sliced into bite sized pieces 1 large bunch of basil leaves 2-ounces or so of Parmigiano-Reggiano, shaved into thin pieces with a vegetable peeler 1 pound of cherry tomatoes, sliced in half Preheat your oven to 375ºF. Turn on your convection fan if you have one. Begin with the croutons. Sprinkle the bread cubes with water and toss until evenly absorbed. Continue tossing with the oil until it too is absorbed. Spread the works out on a baking tray and bake until the croutons are crispy, crunchy and thoroughly golden brown, 20 to 30 minutes. Remove and cool while you prepare the rest of the salad. Make the dressing. Toss the bacon and a big splash of water into a pan over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring frequently until the bacon is fully browned and evenly crispy, 10 minutes or so. Strain off the bacon bits and reserve for garnishing. Reserve all, some or none of the tasty fat. Measure the oil, Dijon, garlic, anchovies, lemon zest and juice, honey and hot sauce into your blender or food processor. Add the reserved bacon fat. Purée until smooth. Make the salad. In a large salad bowl toss together the romaine leaves, basil leaves, croutons and tomatoes. Pour in the dressing and toss the works until the salad is evenly dressed. Top with the bacon and Parmigiano-Reggiano. Serve and share! Freestyle Flavour You can easily elevate this salad into an entire meal by adding lots of your favourite protein. Try grilling off a few chicken breasts and thinly slicing them into the works. A filet or two of salmon, grilled steak, pork tenderloin, even chunks of tofu can be added for a full protein kick.
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