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For lovers of all things smoked, this spread is heavenly on crisp raw veggies, crusty bread, or whole grain crackers. To turn it into a dip, simply stir in commercial tofu sour cream to taste.

This easy and nutritious wrap showcases smoked tofu, along with a spicy silken tofu spread, in an explosion of flavours that will light up your lunchtime.

A quick marinade readies the firm tofu cubes for a quick turn on the grill with an irresistible Korean-style glaze. Serve alone as an appetizer or as a meal on a bed of steamed brown rice or quinoa.

Firm tofu shines in this light, colourful vegetable dish, redolent of antioxidant-rich spices, to serve over steamed brown basmati rice. This dish demonstrates once again how tofu absorbs flavour. To cut down on fat and calories, the tofu pieces are broiled rather than pan-fried.

A creamy, smooth silken tofu dessert with a tropical flair, this sherbet is almost as easy to make as it is to eat. An inexpensive manual ice cream maker does an excellent job on this and other homemade frozen delights.

This sauce is wonderfully versatile. Depending on how thin you choose to make it, this sauce is fantastic as a sandwich spread; drizzled over roasted vegetables, chicken, or salmon; as a dip; or even as a dressing over a salad of mixed baby greens.

Lemongrass is widely used in cooking for its lemony floral scent and zesty kick. It has also been shown to have anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties.

This family-friendly weeknight meal is sweetened with maple syrup. Maple syrup is an excellent source of manganese, which is important for normal brain and nerve function.

Try this easy and delicious dish served over a chopped salad to make a substantial meal.

The matcha green tea powder adds an extra boost
of antioxidants to this feather-light and lemony cake.

One taste of this rich nut butter and you may never go back to the store-bought variety. If you want your spread to be a vibrant green, you’ll need to remove the pistachio skins before grinding. And you can splurge for shelled nuts if you want to avoid tender fingertips. Spread on toast, whole grain crackers, crepes, or even fruit. By the spoonful is good too!

The honey marinade jazzes up in-season asparagus while a whisper of cardamom adds unexpected complex flavour to buttery rainbow trout. Wild salmon and Arctic char are other omega-3-packed swimmers you could use in this recipe. You can also fire up the grill to cook the fish and asparagus.

A classic British dessert, fools are traditionally made by folding sweetened fruit into cream. Deliciously easy to make, this recipe uses thick Greek yogourt as a perfect healthy substitute for cream, while honey is a smart substitute for granulated sugar. Almonds provide nice textural contrast.

Who says granola can’t be round? These take-anywhere bundles of nutrients are adaptable to whatever nuts, seeds, and dried fruit you may have in your pantry. You can make them celiac-friendly by by choosing oats labelled “pure and uncontaminated” and replacing wheat germ with ground flax.

Toasty walnut oil is a perfect substitute for extra-virgin olive oil when making honey-kissed dressings. For your greens, try spinach, arugula, and/or dandelion.

This recipe can also be turned into a salad—just pour the dressing over cooked and cooled asparagus and enjoy.

This hollandaise has reduced saturated fat, but not reduced flavour. Egg whites have been added to lighten its texture, so it is reminiscent of a mousseline sauce.

This bruschetta is an exciting variation on the traditional tomato variety.

This nutrient-dense quiche is made with phyllo pastry and a different mix of ingredients for a burst of flavour.

A great recipe for using leftover asparagus stems—fresh or frozen.

Beans are an excellent source of iron which is an essential nutrient for brain function. For variety, try using unsweetened apple juice or cider instead of red wine. Garbanzo and green beans also trade places nicely with the red kidney beans and black-eyed peas.

Squash the notion that this autumn vegetable is going to show up only in the proverbial pie with this richly flavoured and nutritionally rich soup.

Refreshingly simple and herbaceous, this recipe makes turkey talk in any season and can be easily translated with a wide range of fall fowl.

A family favourite with deep flavours and a healthy helping of healing honey, this coffee cake is as at home on the Thanksgiving table as it is the morning after.