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Cookin' Canuck - From-scratch healthy recipes

by Dara Michalski

Healthy eating shouldn't be boring! Using fresh ingredients, spices and herbs, you and your family can enjoy delicious, wholesome meals. Recipes featured Saveur Magazine, Fine Cooking Magazine, on oprah.com, The Pioneer Woman and msn.com.

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Stir-fried green beans piled on a plate.
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Stir Fried Green Beans + 5 more stir-fries

Hi again! When I was first learning to cook, stir-fry was one of my "go to" meals. Always quick, always easy...and an unfailing crowd-pleaser. With fresh veggies abundantly available in the summer, I love making vegetable-heavy stir fries with whatever I have on hand. Let's start with one of my summertime favorites, Green Bean Stir-Fry. This recipe can be whipped up in minutes and the flavor of the charred beans is so, so good! GET THE RECIPE More sweet corn recipes to try: Chicken Wonton...

1 day ago • 1 min read
Fresh corn salsa and a tortilla chip in a white bowl.

Hi again! Quick trivia for today...Did you know that an ear of corn averages 800 kernels in 16 rows? That's a lot of little nuggets of flavor on one cob! All of that sweet corn flavor is one of the reasons so many of us become corn-obsessed by late July. A Fresh Corn Salsa is one of my favorite things to make at peak corn season. Serve it with tortilla chips or spoon it over grilled chicken or fish. GET THE RECIPE More sweet corn recipes to try: Paprika Chicken & Corn Salad Pesto Butter Corn...

3 days ago • 1 min read
A quartered naan pizza topped with chicken and vegetables.

Hi Reader! Who can resist a good pizza?! (Definitely not me!) This collection includes pizzas made with naan bread (my quick meal trick), but feel free to use pizza dough if you prefer. Naan breads can be found in most grocery stores and they store well in the freezer. Let's start with Thai Chicken Naan Pizza. Hands down, my family's favorite! GET THE RECIPE More pizza recipes to try: Sausage Mushroom Pizza - One reader said, "My wife made your recipe for me. It's so tasty, I couldn't stop...

5 days ago • 1 min read
Three bean salad in a stone bowl.

Hi again! When I head to a summer BBQ, I want to be the person who brings the salad everyone actually eats—not the sad bowl of lettuce that gets ignored next to the potato chips.😂 So over the years, I’ve built up a little arsenal of salads that are potluck-worthy. These are my "go-to"s—fresh, colorful, and just a little unexpected. These salads travel well and they'll get you recipe requests. Let's start with myThree Bean Salad! GET THE RECIPE More summertime salads to try: Mediterranean...

9 days ago • 1 min read
Grilled zucchini rolls stuffed with cheese and chopped peppers.

Hi again! Our garden is about two weeks away from becoming a full-blown zucchini apocalypse. One day it’s tiny little blossoms, the next—BAM! I’ve got enough squash to stock a farmers market. If your garden is doing the same (or your neighbor is sneakily leaving squash on your porch), you’re going to need recipes. Lots of them. Let’s do this, starting with Grilled Zucchini Rolls! GET THE RECIPE More zucchini recipes you'll love: Oven Roasted Zucchini Turkey Rice Zucchini Casserole Zucchini...

11 days ago • 1 min read
Greek dressing in a small glass with a whisk.

Hi Reader! How do you turn a simple salad from a mundane side dish to a 5-star recipe? ⭐️ A great homemade dressing does the trick every time! ⭐️ Every weekend I make at least two dressings for the week and store them in mason jars in our fridge. Toss them with fresh greens, roasted or grilled veggies or grain salads. Endlessly versatile! Greek Salad Dressing - This zippy dressing is one of our favorites! Apple Cider Vinegar Dressing - One reader said: "I love this dressing. Perfectly paired...

12 days ago • 1 min read
Pasta in a bowl with roasted vegetables.

Hi again! Tomato season is here! And nothing brings out the flavor of sweet summer tomatoes like roasting, which leads me to one of my favorite summertime recipes...Roasted Tomato Pasta! One reader review said, "This is an absolutely delicious meal. It's a great alternative to the usual tomato sauce based pasta dishes. I highly recommend it!" ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ GET THE RECIPE PIN IT! More light pasta recipes you'll love: Easy Mushroom Broccoli Pasta Rice Noodles with Chicken Tuna Pasta Salad See you...

16 days ago • 1 min read
Strawberry oat bars on a white plate.

Hi again! I don’t know about you, but when the temps climb, I start craving desserts that are light, fresh, and easy to make. And inspired by sweet summertime fruit! I’ve rounded up a few of my favorite warm-weather treats and I hope you find something you love! Homemade Ice Pops A great dairy-free option. And no ice cream maker required! GET THE RECIPE PIN IT Strawberry Nice Cream A great dairy-free option. And no ice cream maker required! GET THE RECIPE PIN IT Meringue Shells Fill them with...

19 days ago • 1 min read
Glazed green beans in a large skillet.

Hi again! It's green bean season! Which means it's time to whip up a batch of one of my all-time favorite recipes. Miso green beans! One of my readers said, "A winner tonight! I served it with Miso Chicken from Cooking NYTimes, using agave syrup to compliment the honey in the miso chicken, along with Jasmine rice. Yes, we will make it again!" ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ GET THE RECIPE More stir-fry recipes you'll love: Shrimp & Vegetable Stir Fry Chicken Wonton Stir Fry 5-Minute Stir-Fried Cabbage See you...

23 days ago • 1 min read
Rice salad with vegetables in a blue bowl.

Greek Rice Salad The perfect potluck salad! This easy rice salad recipe has all of the flavors of your favorite Greek salad and it comes together in just 15 minutes. View Recipe PIN IT More recipes to try Homemade Ice Pops Made with fresh fruit! GET THE RECIPE PIN IT Tuna Stuffed Tomatoes Perfect for a light lunch. GET THE RECIPE PIN IT See you next time! Dara

24 days ago • 1 min read