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Meet our culinary ambassador, Chef Michael Smith!
“Many Canadians find it challenging to include fruits and vegetables in their daily food lifestyle because it seems hard. Many of us have lost our way in the kitchen and as humans we naturally confuse the unfamiliar with the difficult. That’s why it’s so important to teach real-world skills and remind us all that at heart, healthy cooking is simple cooking. We need to make the healthy choice, the simple choice!”
Chef Michael’s Recipes
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Chef Michael Smith’s Recipe of the Month: Niçoise Salad!
![Grilled Ratatouille](https://www.halfyourplate.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Grilled-Ratatouille.jpeg)
Chef Michael Smith’s recipe of the month: Grilled Ratatouille!
![HYP.Gazpacho](https://www.halfyourplate.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/HYP.Gazpacho-e1446579531961.jpg)
Roasted Tomato Gazpacho with lots of crunch
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Half Your Plate with Chef Michael Smith: Pan Roast Brussels Sprouts 101
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Half Your Plate with Chef Michael Smith: Baby Potato Hodge Podge
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Half Your Plate with Chef Michael Smith: Celery Potato Salad
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Half Your Plate with Chef Michael Smith: Cinnamon Roast Butternut Squash and Apples
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Half Your Plate with Chef Michael Smith: Quick Cucumber Pickles
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Half Your Plate with Chef Michael Smith: The Ultimate Stuffed Potato