vegetable Archives

What’s in Season? Beets

Learn when beets are in season, the types, how to buy, store, prepare and grow beets.

What’s in Season? Broccoli

Learn when broccoli is in season, the types, how to buy, store, prepare and grow broccoli.

Beet and Pomegranate Salad with Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing

This Beet and Pomegranate Salad with Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing is the perfect salad to serve in the winter for all of the big feast days like Christmas and New Year’s.

Healthy Borscht

This Healthy Borscht is a hearty main dish that needs only a salad, bread and a glass of milk to complete the meal.

Zucchini Quiche

This delicious Zucchini Quiche is the perfect end-of-summer dish when zucchini is in abundance.

Cheesy Baked Gnocchi, Italian Sausage and Vegetable Casserole

Mustard powder adds big flavour in this simple and delicious one-pot Cheesy Baked Gnocchi, Italian Sausage and Vegetable Casserole.

Crop Rotations Ensure A Sustainable Future For Agriculture

It’s all about planning. There are multiple decisions that farmers make when choosing the right crops to use in their rotations.

7 Ways to Eat Better Every Day

A new report – Applying Canada’s Dietary Guidelines - by Health Canada shares additional recommendations to help you meet your nutritional needs. Here are 7 things you can do to eat better and why!

3 Important Nutrients for Vegetarians

A plant-based eating style has many benefits but did you know that you could be missing out on some important nutrients?

Steak with Grilled Vegetables and Pesto Quinoa

This wholesome Steak with Grilled Vegetables and Pesto Quinoa is perfectly suited for everyone at the table.

Asian Inspired Big Batch Meatballs with Broccoli and Peppers

This Asian Inspired Big Batch Meatballs with Broccoli and Peppers recipe allows you to cook a meal for tonight and then have extra meatballs to freeze for busy weeknight meals.

What’s in Season? Green and Wax Beans

Learn when green and wax beans are in season, the types, how to buy, store, prepare and grow beans.

The History of Fiddleheads in Canada

Learn the history of fiddleheads in Canada, how to pick them and prepare them for eating.

What’s in Season? Lettuce

Learn when lettuce is in season, the types, how to buy, store, prepare and grow lettuce.

Nutrition of Healthy Aging

Nutrition plays a key role in healthy aging. Here’s what you can do to age well and stay strong.

From PEI Fields to Consumers’ Plates

There’s a lot of work that goes into the potatoes, turnips and carrots on your dinner plate.

The History of the Iconic Jiggs Dinner

Jiggs Dinner — a melting pot of salted beef, root vegetables and yellow split peas — is one of the most recognizable and beloved meals in Newfoundland and Labrador.