Learn the secret to a great Cucumber Feta Salad full of Mediterranean flavor. When I think back to being a teenager, I remember life being slower and more relaxed. It’s quite possible this wasn’t the case and was just due to my lack of responsibility and sense of time! One of the things I do know for sure though is that, growing up, we were always surrounded by delicious Middle Eastern & Mediterranean flavours. That meant our fridge and pantry were always stocked with the best fresh veggies! This is probably one of the things I remember most about my childhood. Both my parents cooked. My

Learn some simple steps to start planning healthy meals for your family. More than just a food trend, healthy meal prep is a nutritious and time-saving way to make delicious, homemade food that you will want to eat every day. It will save you time and energy, plus the end results can look impressive too! Meal prep doesn’t require complicated planning or fancy tools. All you need is time and some go-to recipes in your back pocket, like this Lemon Herb Couscous. This beginner’s guide on how to meal prep will teach you the basics and set you on the right path to regaining time and sanity. Meal

Ingredients Variety of California Pears, such as Red Pear, Bosc and Bartlett 4 types of cheeses such as brie, goat cheese, cheddar and blue cheese 2 types of deli meats, such as prosciutto and spicy salami More seasonal fruits like figs, pomegranates, persimmons, dried apricots Assorted veggies, such as olives, pickles and marinated red peppadews 2-3 types of nuts such as salted Marcona almonds and pistachios Spreads such as honey, berry or fig preserves Favorite crackers Instructions Truth is, it’s not an exact science but here are a few steps we like to follow... Arrange your cheese on a

Fall is the ultimate time for comfort food and one dish we’ve been loving lately is this Autumn Pasta Bake featuring the Heavenly Villagio Marzano® Tomatoes. We have used these tomatoes before in a variety of recipes, and they never disappoint — these beauties boast an incredibly sweet flavor and are perfect baked into this dish (though, we all love eating them straight out of the package too!). And, since it’s fall: let’s talk pumpkin. In our house roasted pumpkin never lasts long — it is so good, and we were so excited to work it into this recipe. There is just something incredibly cozy

Boo! I hope I didn’t scare you too badly... But let me tell you, the leaves are changing color, the air is getting cooler and it’s giving me the chills! Where did summer go? As we know, the cooler weather is inevitable, but fall isn’t so bad, especially when we have Halloween to look forward to! As a dietitian, I would love to say that handing out an apple instead of candy is a perfect way to make the holiday a little more nutritious… but I would be lying. Truth be told, that was my least favorite trick or treat goodie. Of course, that’s not to say we can’t make Halloween nutritious – c’mon, I

Planning a Halloween party? Looking for kid-friendly Halloween snacks? Everyone will love these easy to make Halloween Apple Monsters! The Halloween season is a time for many events, such as haunted houses, Trick-or-Treating, and Halloween parties. Halloween parties give everyone the chance to dress up in Halloween costumes, celebrate the holiday, and just have a good time — but not all the treats have to be full of added sugars! Enter: Halloween Apple Monsters You can turn apples into a fun, themed Halloween snack with the addition of peanut butter, sliced almonds and strawberries! We like