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(Shown served with Confetti Rice)

Here are two means to prepare oysters—some prefer them baked while others opt for eating them raw. Both are delicious!

3/4 cup (180 mL) almond flour
1/4 cup (60 mL) kamut, spelt, or whole wheat flour
3 Tbsp (45 mL) honey
1/2 tsp (2 mL) baking powder
1 Tbsp (45 mL) applesauce
1 Tbsp (15 mL) butter, melted
2 large egg whites
1/2 cup (125 mL) fresh or frozen blueberries, preferably wild

1 cup (250 mL) raspberries
1/4 cup (60 mL) maple syrup
1 cup (250 mL) spelt flour
1 tsp (5 mL) baking powder
1 ripe banana, mashed
1 tsp (5 mL) cinnamon
1/2 cup (125 mL) milk or unsweetened hemp, soy or rice milk
1/3 cup (80 mL) chopped walnuts
1 large egg, beaten

From The Eat-Clean Diet Cookbook by Tosca Reno (Robert Kennedy Publishing, 2007).

From Tosca Reno's Eat Clean Cookbook: Delicious Recipes That Will Burn Fat and Re-Shape Your Body! by Tosca Reno (Robert Kennedy Publishing, 2009).

From The Eat-Clean Diet Cookbook by Tosca Reno (Robert Kennedy Publishing, 2007).

1 1/2 lb (750 g) wild salmon with skin
1/2 tsp (2 mL) garlic powder
1/2 tsp (2 mL) black pepper
1/4 cup (60 mL) low-sodium teriyaki sauce
1 Tbsp (15 mL) golden flaxseed, freshly ground

1 - 9 oz (255 g) bag organic baby spinach, washed well
1/4 cup (60 mL) prepared light poppyseed dressing
1 cup (250 mL) bean sprouts
2 tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup (125 mL) white mushrooms, sliced
1 avocado, chopped
1 cup (250 mL) blanched almond slivers
4 chives, minced

This new torte recipe has a densely satisfying almond base and is covered with a thick, sweet raspberry topping.

Chocolate Mint Melties
(wheat-free but not gluten-free)

With a score of 54 on the GI, sweet potatoes rank surprisingly low. Adding orange to this hearty stew further reduces its overall rating.

Whole wheat pasta is best cooked al dente. Check package directions for timing, but taste for doneness 1 to 2 minutes before the suggested time.

If you’re not a fan of packaged energy bars, these make-ahead balls of goodness  will help power you down the trail.

This spruced up, addictive version of the iconic “good old raisins and peanuts”  has an abundance of healthy fats and antioxidants. Almonds, hazelnuts, and  pistachios would be another winning nut mix.

This fondue is perfect for passing around the campfire. More nutritious cashew  cream is less likely to spoil than heavy dairy cream.

This flavourful one-pot chili is easy to put together with little cleanup,  leaving you more time for campfire storytelling. Once upon a time there was a  mutant kidney bean ...

A bowl of sticky oatmeal isn’t going to lure your camping partners out of their  warm sleeping bags, but these flapjacks will. Flax, oats, and nuts elevate the  nutrition of camp-friendly, just-add-water pancake mix. Chocolate lovers can add  a couple of tablespoons of cocoa powder to the mix.

If you’re camping with the tykes, this punched-up version of a camp comfort dish  is sure to be a hit. Cooked chicken breast, tofu, or canned tuna can replace  salmon, if desired. Recipe can be halved and extras can be reheated in a pot  with a little rehydrated milk powder.

Try savoury pancakes for breakfast or as an interesting side dish.

Dried oregano and sage pack more punch than fresh; yet there’s no replacement for the bright tangy notes of fresh dill.

Chocolate and rosemary make an interesting combo for a dessert. The rosemary is reminiscent of mint, but with a darker and earthier flavour.

This flavourful condiment contains a piquant trio of herbs: mint, parsley, and basil. Dish it up with grilled meats or fish, or use to dress grilled vegetables.

Lemon-Lime Iced Green Tea