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Cookin' Canuck - From-scratch healthy recipes

9 Dinner Recipes + A Request!

Published 5 days ago • 1 min read

Hi Reader!

I hope you had a great weekend! It's hard to believe we're already at the end of April.
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What kind of recipes do you want to see in May? Please respond to this email and let me know! Grilling recipes, 30-minute meals, slow cooker meals...or something else? I'd love to hear from you.💙

Main Dishes

  1. ​Roasted Tomato & Mushroom Pasta - Reader review: "This is an absolutely delicious meal. It's a great alternative to the usual tomato sauce based pasta dishes. I highly recommend it!" ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
  2. ​Greek Turkey, Rice & Feta Casserole - Always a favorite here.
  3. ​Baked Cod with Panko Breadcrumbs - Quick & easy meal!
  4. ​Vegan Instant Pot Mushroom Soup - Coconut milk steps in to make this dairy-free. This is one of my all-time favorite soups!🥣
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One-Pot Chicken, Quinoa, Mushrooms & Spinach Meal

A comforting meal with easy clean-up!

Side Dishes

  1. ​Air Fryer Zucchini - Whip up this side dish in just 15 minutes.
  2. ​Steamed Asparagus - Finish it off with a little salt and lemon juice.
  3. ​Hoisin Snap Pea & Cabbage Slaw - Fantastic on its own or piled onto burgers.
  4. ​Rosemary Mashed Potatoes - Creamy potatoes infused with rosemary and garlic. What could be better?!
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See you next time!

Dara

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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