Sandwiches have come a long way since peanut butter and jam or a classic BLT. Here are a few ways to liven up your lunch box. Serve these in whole grain pitas, on sprouted grain bread, on a multi grain bun, or atop a bed of mixed greens for a no-grain option.

This may sound like comfort food on a cold night, but this one can be great all year round. Add in any seasonal veggies that need to be used up from your fridge. So many ingredients in this recipe are health-promoting and cancer-preventing, that this was the first recipe I made for my friend Alyson on my visit to take her to radiation.

Who needs a big bun o’ meat when you can have a bun or wrap filled with chickpeas, veggies, and seeds. Feel free to vary the beans, veggies, and seeds to those you happen to have on hand.
Ingredients
1 15-oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 15-oz can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 carrot, finely grated
1 onion, […]

Now that the sun is shining, it’s great to get out and grill! Traditional bbq food can be less than stellar nutritionally, but here’s a recipe for turkey burger you can make yourself - meaning you are now more in control of what you put in to your body. Serve with Curried Sweet Potato Rounds and grilled veggies.

This recipe has become a staple in our household - especially in the colder months when beets are abundant. If your beets don’t come with their greens, substitute a bunch of kale, swiss chard, or spinach.

I made this for the Sept ‘07 potluck with all the great vegetables from my food share from the Owen Sound market. Simple, no skill required! I put the leftovers in a pot, added a bit of water, and pureed with a handblender for instant soup. Also a quite tasty meal!

Ingredients
1 tsp olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 cups zucchini, thinly sliced, unpeeled
½ cup organic mozzarella, goats, or soy cheese (optional)
¼ cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped
4 eggs, lightly beaten
1 pkg (10 oz) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
¾ tsp Celtic sea salt
¼ tsp pepper
pinch ground nutmeg
In a nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium […]

Ingredients
3 carrots, cut into 1” pieces
2 onions, cut into wedges
½ butternut squash, peeled and cut into 1” chunks (~ 3cups)
2 parsnips, cut into 1” pieces
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ tsp dried thyme, lightly crushed
½ tsp dried rosemary, lightly crushed
3 tbsp olive oil, divided
2 leeks, well washed, cut in half lengthwise and sliced
1 cup whole wheat couscous
1 […]

All this talk of fish is making me hungry. Eat it for its excellent health benefits; just be careful of the kind and source you choose. Wild salmon is a good choice – not too big to have built up toxins but full of omega 3 fats.