Soups & Salads

  • Sweet Potato Almond Chipotle Soup

    This soup is a perfect balance of sweet from the potato, earthy from the almonds and heat from the smoky chipotle. A great weekend lunch or light dinner with crusty bread and a simple salad or serve in espresso cups for a cocktail party. Makes 8 to 10 cups. Active prep time: 40 minutes. 90 minutes with sweet potato roasting time.

  • Deli-Style Pasta Salad

    Kids love pasta. And the carbs give them energy to burn on those cold afternoons at the rink or up on the ski hills. So make High-Performance Pasta Salad in quantity and keep the vinaigrette separately. It stays fresh in the fridge for energy boosts throughout the week.

  • Mean Green Broccoli Soup

    Kids can be fussy about their greens at dinner time, but all you need is cheese to get them on-side. Mean Green Broccoli Soup uses Canadian  Old Cheddar cheese for an irresistible texture and flavour!

  • Creamy Carrot-Dill Soup

    Creamy smooth and perfect hot or cold!

  • Slow Cooker Taco Soup

    This is one of my family's favourite recipes. It is great on a cold winter's day and a great recipe to try in the middle of the summer too!

  • Spice-Rubbed Beef and Mediterranean Pasta Salad

    For a more straightforward presentation, use steak whole, grilling for 6 to 7minutes per side. Let rest for 5 minutes, carve into thin slices and toss with salad ingredients; serve on salad plates.

  • Grilled Chicken with a Far-Eastern Flare

    Yogurt, mango and curry lend an exotic touch to this colourful, elegant dish. Replace the chicken with ham or personalize your salad with your favourite brand cheese. 

  • Fruit Gazpacho

    Dieticians of Canada Simply Great Food (2007) ChaptersIndigo.ca Amazon.ca 250 Quick, Easy and Delicious Recipes!

  • Slow Cooker Curried Butternut Squash Soup

    This is our families favourite soup and this slow cooker version means it is cooked and ready to puree at the end of the day. I often make a batch over night so we can have it for lunch the next day.

  • Crock Cream of Broccoli Soup

    I always love to order cream of broccoli soup when dining out! Now I skip that and make it at home, it's even better homemade!

  • Slow Cooker Herbed Barley Risotto

    Slow Cooker Dinners Companys Coming (2005) ChaptersIndigo.ca Amazon.ca A flavourful risotto made with barley instead of rice.

  • Slow Cooker Beef & Barley Soup

    Slow Cooker Dinners Companys Coming (2005) ChaptersIndigo.ca Amazon.ca Quick to assemble in the morning—ready when the family arrives in the evening.

  • Slow Cooker Shrimp Chowder

    This is a great rich tomatoey chowder that's hearty enough for dinner or delicious as lunch the next day!

  • Crockpot Italian Sausage and Tortellini Soup

    300 Slow Cooker Favorites Robert Rose (2007) ChaptersIndigo.ca Amazon.ca   Italian sausage is highly seasoned and adds a wallop of great flavor. For less heat, stick to the mild variety. Serve this soup after a football game, accompanied by big bowls of chips and dip.

  • Bloodshot Eyeball Soup

    Hearty yet simple, this comforting soup will ground everyone before or after a day of candy. Thick potato Canadian Cheddar soup suspends the cranberries in the image of an eyeball. Who knew they could be so delicious? Make in advance and serve with a green salad for a spooktacular dinner or lunch.




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