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Margherita pizza

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It’s pizza night! This Margherita pizza features a classic Italian flavour combination: Tomato, basil and fresh mozzarella. It’s a simple, quick and delicious dish kids will love!

Zesty Tip: Pizza dough:

FREEZE your dough If you will not use it by the best before date.
WARM your dough to room temperature for an hour before rolling it. It will keep its’ shape easier.

You will need

You will need

Preparation

1

Setup & roll the dough: Preheat the oven to 400F. Rinse and dry all produces.

Lightly dust a clean counter surface with flour (1 tbsp, 2 tbsp, 3 tbsp). Lightly coat the pizza dough with flour. Roll the dough with a rolling pin to 1/2 cm thick. If the dough is sticky, dust it and the counter with more flour. Finish shaping the pizza dough in the baking sheet.

Gluten- Friendly: Dough is already rolled.

2

Garnish & bake the dough: Garnish the pizza dough with the pesto. Bake at a 400F oven for 15 minutes.

Gluten-Friendly: Bake 8-10 minutes or until the mozzarella is golden.

*Gluten Friendly 2 portion plan note: the Gluten Free Pizza dough is inside your delivery bag as it is too large to fit inside the meal box. Keep the Gluten Free Pizza dough in the fridge or freezer.

3

Prepare the toppings: Tare apart the bocconcini. Thinly slice the toamato. Separate the basil leaves.

4

Garnish & serve: Garnish the pizza with bocconcini, basil and tomato. Optional: drizzle with olive oil. Cut and serve.

Bon Appétit!

What's in my kit

Included

2 portions

4 portions

bocconcini

75gr

150 gr

225 gr

tomato

75 gr

150 gr

225 gr

pizza dough

375 gr

750 gr

1025 gr

pesto

1/3 cup

2/3 cup

1 cup

basil

3 gr

6 gr

9 gr

Dr. Herrington's Health Fact

Regina Naturopathic

BASIL
Basil is a key ingredient of pesto. One study, using a type of basil called Holy Basil, found that people who took the extract, felt less anxious, stressed, and depressed.

Cooking with Kids

Cooking for kids?
Feel free to slowly introduce pesto to children. You can easily swap the pesto by tomato sauce or combine the pesto with tomato sauce.

Making this recipe with kids?
Ask the child to help by completing step 5.

Top the pizza with garnishes

Recommended Wine Pairing

CAMPO VIEJO TEMPRANILLO
Medium ruby in colour with a hint of garnet; the aromas entice you with notes of juicy red berry fruits, leather, vanilla and cloves; on the palate it is extra dry, medium-bodied and ripe with flavours of raspberry, cherry, vanilla and sweet spices.
Region: Rioja, Spain
Alcohol: 13%
Price (SLGA): $15.99

SAWMILL CREEK SAUVIGNON BLANC
A crisp, dry wine with notes of citrus fruit, herbs and a hint of oak.
Region: Canada
Colour: White
Alcohol: 12%
Price (SLGA): $10.09

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Note: We cannot guarantee any dish is allergen free.

Nutritional Information

Zesty Italian pizza

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It’s pizza night! This Zesty Italian pizza features a classic Italian flavour combination: Pistachio and mortadella. This pizza is filled with the flavours of pistachio and basil pesto, mortadella and broccocini. It’s a gourmet dish kids will love!

Zesty Tip: Pizza dough:

FREEZE your dough If you will not use it by the best before date.
WARM your dough to room temperature for an hour before rolling it. It will keep its’ shape easier.

You will need

Preparation

1

Setup & roll the dough: Preheat the oven to 400F. Rinse and dry all produces.

Gluten- Friendly: Dough is already rolled.

2

Garnish & bake the dough: Garnish the pizza dough with the pistachio pesto. Bake at a 400F oven for 15 minutes.

Gluten-Friendly: Bake 8-10 minutes.

3

Prepare the toppings: Tare apart the bocconcini. Roughly chop the pistachios. Separate the basil leaves.

4

Garnish & serve: Garnish the pizza with bocconcini, pistachio, basil and mortadella. Optional: drizzle with olive oil. Cut and serve.

Bon Appétit!

What's in my kit

Included

2 portions

4 portions

bocconcini

75gr

150 gr

225 gr

mortadella

75 gr

150 gr

225 gr

pizza dough

500 gr

1000 gr

1500 gr

pisatachio pesto

1/3 cup

2/3 cup

1 cup

pistachio

20 gr

40 gr

60 gr

basil

3 gr

6 gr

9 gr

Dr. Herrington's Health Fact

Regina Naturopathic

BASIL
Basil is a key ingredient of pesto. One study, using a type of basil called Holy Basil, found that people who took the extract, felt less anxious, stressed, and depressed.

Cooking with Kids

Cooking for kids?
Feel free to slowly introduce pesto to children. You can easily swap the pesto by tomato sauce or combine the pesto with tomato sauce.

Making this recipe with kids?
Ask the child to help by completing step 5.

Top the pizza with garnishes

Recommended Wine Pairing

SAWMILL CREEK SAUVIGNON BLANC
A crisp, dry wine with notes of citrus fruit, herbs and a hint of oak.
Region: Canada
Colour: White
Alcohol: 12%
Price (SLGA): $10.09

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Note: We cannot guarantee any dish is allergen free.

Nutritional Information

Orange tofu stir-fry

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Take out your chopstick, find a good movie on Netflix and get ready for all the satisfaction of orange stir-fry take out and none of the guilt! This orange stir-fry satisfies even the strongest craving for takeout. This dish is super easy and is filled with crispy tofu, broccoli, bell pepper and green beans. The orange stir-fry sauce is filled with sweet orange juice, savoury soy sauce, fresh ginger and nutty sesame oil.

You Will Need

Preparation

1

Cook the rice: In a pot, add the brown rice, 1 1/2 (2p), 3 (4p), 4 1/2 (6p) cup of water, salt & pepper.

Bring to a boil on high heat. Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook for 35 minutes or until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender. Remove from the heat.

2

Prepare the tofu: Drain the tofu. Cut the tofu in 2 cm dices. Sprinkle the tofu with the cornstarch and season with salt.

3

Cook the tofu: Place the tofu in an oiled pan on medium heat. Cook 2 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and place on a paper towel.

4

Prepare the vegetables: Wash and dry the vegetables.

Cut the chineese broccoli (stem & leaves) into 2 inch pieces. Cut the bell pepper in thin slices. Cut the ends of the green beans. Separate the leaves of the cliantro.

5

Cook the stir fry: In an oiled pan on medium heat, add the bell peppers and the stems of the Chinese broccoli. Cook for 3 minutes. Add the green beans and cook for an additional 4 minutes. Add the leaves of the Chinese broccoli and orange stir fry sauce. Cook until the sauce thickens – 1 minute. Add the tofu and combine.

6

Serve: Serve the stir fry with brown rice. Garnish with cilantro.

Ingredients

2 portions

4 portions

6 portions

brown rice

2/3 cup

1 1/3 cup

2 cups

tofu

175 gr

350 gr

525 gr

cornstarch

10 gr

20 gr

30 gr

orange stir fry sauce

1/2 cup

1 cup

1 1/2 cup

bell pepper

chinese broccoli

100 gr

200 gr

300 gr

green beans

75 gr

150 gr

225 gr

cilantro

3 gr

6 gr

9 gr

Health fact

Regina Naturopathic

Dr. Craig Herrington, Nathuropath

BROCCOLI
Broccoli contains a powerful compound called sulforaphane. Recent research found that sulforaphane has the potential to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.

Cooking with Kids

Beyond Baby Nutrition

Lacey Engel, Registered Dietician

Yum foods
Serve ”Yum” foods with new foods. When your child sees food they recognize it may entice them to explore other new foods. For example, this dish may be served with plum sauce.

Cooking for kids?
Feel free to slowly introduce new vegetables to children.

Making this recipe with kids?
Ask the child to help by completing step 4 and 5.

Add the ingredients and combine.
Plate their disk

Wine Pairings

STERLING VINTNER’S PINOT NOIR
Deep ruby colour; red cherry, earthy and vanilla aromas; light to medium bodied, dry; raspberry and cherry flavours with a nice touch of spice on the finish
Region: California
Colour: Red
Alcohol: 13.5%
Price (SLGA): $14.62

Deinhard green label Riesling
Pale straw colour; apple, melon and citrus with mineral notes on the nose; soft, off-dry wine with low alcohol and fruity flavours
Region: Germany
Colour: White
Alcohol: 10.0%
Price (SLGA): $14.02

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Note: We cannot guarantee any dish is allergen free.

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Orange beef stir-fry

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Take out your chopsticks, find a good movie on Netflix and get ready for all the satisfaction of orange stir-fry take out and none of the guilt! This orange stir-fry satisfies even the strongest craving for takeout. This dish is super easy and is filled with orange beef, broccoli, bell pepper and green beans. The orange stir-fry sauce is filled with sweet orange juice, savoury soy sauce, fresh ginger and nutty sesame oil.

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You Will Need

Preparation

1

Cook the rice: In a pot, add the brown rice, 1 1/2 (2p), 3 (4p), 4 1/2 (6p) cup of water, salt & pepper.

Bring to a boil on high heat. Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook for 35 minutes or until the water is absorbed and the rice is tender. Remove from the heat.

2

Prepare the beef: Pad the marinated stir fry beef dry using scott towel. Add the beef to a bowl. Season with salt & pepper. Sprinkle with the cornstarch. Combine.

3

Cook the beef: In a deep skillet, on medium-high heat, add a generous drizzle of oil. Once the oil is hot, fry the beef for 7-8 minutes or until crispy. Remove from the pan and place on a paper towel.

Note: Ensure the beef is cooked to a minimal internal temperature of 145F.

4

Prepare the vegetables: Wash and dry the vegetables.

Cut the chineese broccoli (stem & leaves) into 2 inch pieces.
Cut the bell pepper in thin slices.
Cut the ends of the green beans.
Separate the leaves of the cliantro.

5

Serve: Serve the stir fry with brown rice. Garnish with cilantro.

What's in my kit?

Included

2 Portions

4 Portions

6 Portions

brown rice

2/3 cup

1 1/3 cup

2 cups

Spiced beef

220 gr

440 gr

660 gr

cornstarch

10 gr

20 gr

30 gr

Orange stir fry sauce

1/2 cup

1 cup

1 1/2 cup

bell pepper

chineese broccoli

100 gr

200 gr

300 gr

green beans

75 gr

150 gr

225 gr

cilantro

3 gr

6 gr

9 gr

Health Fact

Regina Naturopathic

Dr. Craig Herrington, Nathuropath

BROCCOLI
Broccoli contains a powerful compound called sulforaphane. Recent research found that sulforaphane has the potential to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease.

Cooking with Kids

Beyond Baby Nutrition

Lacey Engel, Registered Dietician

Yum foods
Serve ”Yum” foods with new foods. When your child sees food they recognize it may entice them to explore other new foods. For example, this dish may be served with plum sauce.

Cooking for kids?
Feel free to slowly introduce new vegetables to children.

Making this recipe with kids?
Ask the child to help by completing step 4 and 5.

Prepare the stir fry
Prepare the garnish, assemble and serve

Wine Pairings

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Note: We cannot guarantee any dish is allergen free.

Weight Watchers Smart Points

Nutritional Information

Green goddess bowl

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This green goddess bowl is a delicious blend of quinoa and tons of green vegetables. This salad features roasted asparagus and zucchini, fresh spinach and cucumber. This recipe is super easy and delicious. Easy, yummy, awesome!

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You will need

Preparation

1

Cook the quinoa & heat the chickpeas: Cook quinoa like pasta. Bring water to a boil in a medium pot on high heat. Stir in the quinoa. Cover and reduce heat to low. Cook for 10 minutes. Add the spiced chickpeas. Season with salt. Cover and cook an additional 5 minutes. Using a strainer, drain excess water.

2

Prepare the vegetables: Wash and rinse all produce. While the quinoa is cooking, break off the woody end of the asparagus*. Cut the asparagus in pieces. Dice the zucchini. Slice the cucumber.

*Aspargus: To remove the wood end – bend the asparagus spear about 2-3 cm from the end and it will break at the right spot.

3

Cook the vegetables: Place the zucchini on a lined baking sheet. Drizzle with oil and season with salt. Cook 8 minutes. Add the asparagus to the zucchini. Drizzle with oil season with salt. Cook an additional 6-7 minutes.

4

Assemble & serve: In individual bowls place the quinoa and spiced chickpeas, asparagus, zucchini, cucumber and spinach. Garnish with pine nuts & seeds mix and the green goddess dressing.

Bon Appétit!

Ingredients

2 portions

4 portions

6 portions

Quinoa

2/3 cup

1 1/3 cup

2 cup

spiced chickpeas

220 gr

440 gr

660 gr

asparagus

120 gr

240 gr

360 gr

zucchini

mini cucumber

spinach

70 gr

140 gr

green goddess dressing

1/3 cup

2/3 cup

1 cup

pine nuts and seeds blend

30 gr

60 gr

90 gr

Health Fact

Regina Naturopathic

Dr. Craig Herrington, Naturopath

ZUCCHINI
Did you know that zucchinis are actually a fruit? The largest zucchini ever grown was 69.5 inches long and weighed over 65 pounds!

Cooking with Kids

Beyond Baby Nutrition

Lacey Engel, Registed Dietitian

Get Cooking
Did you hear that crunch? Ask your little one what sounds food makes in their mouth when they bite. It’s an easy and quick way to make food more fun!

Cooking for kids?
Feel free to slowly introduce new vegetables to children.

Making this recipe with kids?
Ask the child to help by completing step 2 & 4.

Prepare the vegetables
Assemble & serve

Wine Pairing

BOUTARI CAMBAS RETSINA
Clear bright gold. Dry and tart flavour. Pine resin dominates the aroma and flavour at first. Hints of white fruit and floral notes.
Region: Country Hierarchy, Greece
Colour: White
Alcohol: 11.5%
Price (SLGA): $13.32

CONO SUR BICICLETA PINOT NOIR ROSE
Pomegranate and cranberry on the nose with light floral notes. Juicy sweet cherry flavours followed by a dry, fresh finish.
Region: Chili
Alcohol: 13%
Price (SLGA): $13.17

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Meatball ricotta pizza

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This ricotta meatball pizza is an amazing comfort dish! These meatballs are super tasty and juicy! You won’t believe how easily this crowd pleaser comes together! Every one will want seconds. This pizza comes with a side of tomato cucumber salad with balsamic dressing.

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You will need:

Preparation

1

Cook the meatballs: Preheat the oven to 400° F for the meatballs.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a non stick liner. Place the meatballs on the baking sheet and bake 20 minutes or until fully cooked. Increase the temperaure to 450° F for the pizza.

Note: ensure the meatballs are cooked to a minimal internal temperature of 160F.

2

Roll out the pizza dough: Lightly flour the counter. Place the dough on the floured surface and dust with flour. Roll out the dough to about 1/2 cm thick.

Gluten-Friendly: Skip this step as the pizza dough is already rolled out.

3

Garnish and Cook the pizza: Place the dough on a lined baking sheet. Use your hands to pull the dough and shape it as desired. Evenly spread the pizza sauce on the pizza. Evenly sprinkle the mozzarella on the pizza. Cut the meatballs in pieces and spread evenly on the pizza. Add spoonfuls of ricotta on the pizza. Bake in a 450F oven for about 15 minutes or until the crust is golden under the pizza and the mozzarella is bubbly.

Gluten-Friendly: Use Gluten Free Pizza dough* instead of the pizza dough. Bake about 10 minutes.

4

Prepare the vegetables: Dice the tomatoes in 2 cm dices. Slice the cucumber in 1/2 cm thick slices.

5

Assemble & garnish: In a large bowl, add the lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber and balsamic dressing. Combine. Slice the pizza and serve.

Bon Appétit!

Ingredients

2 portions

4 portions

6 portions

beef & pork meatballs

180 gr

360 gr

540 gr

pizza dough

225 gr

450 gr

675 gr

signature pizza sauce

75 ml

150 ml

250 ml

ricotta

60 ml

120 ml

180 ml

mozarella

90 gr

180 gr

210 gr

lettuce blend

120 gr

240 gr

360 gr

mini cucumber

tomatoes

balsamic dressing

45 ml

90 ml

135 ml

Recommended Wine Pairing

BERINGER MAIN & VINE CABERNET SAUVIGNON
A strong vanilla flavour with blackberry on the finish. Soft, smooth tannins.
Region: California, USA
Alcohol: 13%
Price (SLGA): $12.78

E&J GALLO FAMILY VINEYARDS CHARDONNAY
Flavours of citrus notes, hints of vanilla and a dash of oak. The mouth-feel is soft, with a medium weight and slight crispiness. A lingering finish taste of ripe, red apples.
Region: California, USA
Colour: White
Alcohol: 12%
Price (SLGA): $10.09

Health Fact

Regina Naturopathic

Dr. Craig Herrington Naturopath

TOMATO
Tomatoes are the greatest source of lycopene, a potent antioxidant that is important for mens prostate health and for heart health.

Cooking with Kids

Beyond Baby Nutrition

Lacey Engel, Registered Diatitian

GET COOKING
Get those kids in the kitchen! Little ones as young as two years old can help with meal prep. When kids help prepare food, they may be more likely to try the same food at the table.

MAKING THIS RECIPE WITH KIDS ?
Children are significantly more likely to try new foods when they helped prepare it. Let the child help complete these steps:

Prepare the salad
Serve

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Pulled pork chili

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It’s chili season! In this version, we are making this dish extra comforting with smoked pulled pork, mixed beans and our signature chili spice blend: smoked paprika, cumin and oregano. This mouth watering chili is topped with cheddar and green onions. This chili is mild enough for you kids to love it and flavourful enough to satisfy the adults. To add crunch, this chili comes with a side of baked corn chips.

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You will need

Preparation

1

Set up & cut the vegetables: Preheat the oven to 350F. Wash and dry the vegetables. Cut the onion and bell pepper in small* dices. In a pot, on medium heat, add oil. *Note: It is important to cut the vegetables in small dices to ensure they cook quickly.

2

Cook the vegetables: In an oiled pot on medium heat, cook the the onion and bell pepper for 5 minutes, Season with salt & pepper.

3

Assemble the chili: Add the spiced diced tomato & tomato sauce, mixed beans and pulled pork to the vegetables. Combine and bring to a simmer.

Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup, 1/2 cup to 1 cup, 3/4 cup to 1 1/2 cup of water or as desired. Let simmer 20 minutes*.

*Covering the chili will keep it thinner, uncovering will make it thicker.

4

Bake the corn chips: Cut the corn tortilla in wedges. Place the wedges on a baking sheet and bake 10 mintutes.

5

Prepare the garnish & serve: Thinly slice the green onion. Shred the cheddar.

Garnish with cheddar and green onion. Serve with corn chips.

What's in my kit

2 Portions

4 portions

6 portions

onion

bell pepper

spiced diced tomato & tomato sauce

1 cup

2 cups

3 cups

pulled pork

150 gr

300 gr

450 gr

Mixed beans

2/3 cup

1 1/3 cup

2 cups

cheddar

40 gr

80 gr

120 gr

green onion

corn tortilla

Health Fact

Regina Naturopathic

Dr. Craig Herrington, Nathuropath

BEANS
While beans are a nutritional powerhouse, high in fibre, protein, and powerful antioxidants, one of the best reasons for eating beans is the benefit to the environment.

Growing beans actually adds nitrogen to the soil instead of depleting it, and replacing animal protein with beans and legumes

Cooking with Kids

Beyond Baby Nutrition

Lacey Engel, Registered Dietician

Yum foods
Serve ”Yum” foods with new foods. When your child sees food they recognize it may entice them to explore other new foods. For example, this dish is served with corn chips.

Cooking for kids?
Feel free to slowly introduce new vegetables to children.

Making this recipe with kids?
Ask the child to help by completing step 3 and 4.

Preparation
Prepare the garnish and serve

Recommended Wine Pairing

BERINGER MAIN & VINE CABERNET SAUVIGNON
A strong vanilla flavour with blackberry on the finish. Soft, smooth tannins.
Region: California, USA
Alcohol: 13%
Price (SLGA): $12.78

E&J GALLO FAMILY VINEYARDS CHARDONNAY
Flavours of citrus notes, hints of vanilla and a dash of oak. The mouth-feel is soft, with a medium weight and slight crispness. A lingering finish tastes of ripe, red apples.
Region: California, USA
Colour: White
Alcohol: 12%
Price (SLGA): $10.09

Ingredients

onion
bell pepper
spiced diced tomato & tomato sauce: Diced tomato, tomato coulis, tomato paste, water, Italian spice blend, sugar, salt.
pulled pork: Prairie meats pulled pork.
mixed beans: pinto beans, red kidney beans, black beans, smoked paprika.
cheddar
green onuon
corn tortilla: corn, water, lime.

Note: We cannot guarantee any dish is allergen free.

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Note: We cannot guarantee any dish is allergen free.

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Orange pork stir-fry

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Take out your chopstick, find a good movie on Netflix and get ready for all the satisfaction of orange stir-fry take out and none of the guilt! This orange stir-fry satisfies even the strongest craving for takeout. This dish is super easy and is filled with carrots, pork, broccoli, mushroom and bok choy. The orange stir-fry sauce is filled with sweet orange juice, savoury soy sauce, fresh ginger and nutty sesame oil.

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Preparation

1

Cook the noodles: In a large pot, bring water (1 litres, 2 litres) to a boil for the noodles. While the water is heating up prepare the vegetables.

Once the water is boiling, add the noodles and cook for about 5 minutes. Drain the noodles in a colander or strainer.

2

Prepare the vegetables: Wash and dry the vegetables. Cut the broccoli* in bite size florets. If you have a spiralizer, use it to cut the carrots in thin strips. If you do not have a spiralizer, cut the carrots in thin match size pieces for a fun texture.

Cut the mushroom in 1/2 cm thick slices. Cut the bok choy in 6 segment length wide.

*Note: Get the stink outta here! Broccoli can have a strong smell. To minimize the smell, open the bag under running cold water. This will minimize the smell and rinse your broccoli at the same time.

3

Cook the pork: Cut the pork tenderloin in 1/2 cm slices. In a large pan, add the oil (1/2 tsp, 1 tsp) and the pork tenderloin. Cook on medium heat until fully cooked – about 7 minutes. Place the cooked pork in a bowl and set aside.

Prepare the stir fry: In the same pan you cooked the pork, add oil (1/2 tsp, 1 tsp), mushroom. Cook on medium heat for about 5 minutes, until the onion is tender. Add the orange stir fry sauce, the carrot and the broccoli. Cook on medium/high heat for about 2 minutes. Add the bok choy and cook a additional 2 minutes or until the sauce thickens and the vegetables are cooked but still crunchy. Add the cooked pork and combine.

Note: Ensure the pork is cooked to a minimal internal temperature of 145F.

4

Prepare the garnish, assemble and serve: Thinly cut the Thai pepper.* Separate the leaves of the cliantro.

Serve the stir-fry and garnish with cilantro and Thai pepper.

Note: *The Thai pepper is very spicy, add it slowly to your dish.

Ingredients

Included

2 portions

4 portions

rice noodles

200 gr

400 gr

orange marinated pork

200 gr

400 gr

orange stir fry sauce

1/2 cup

1 cup

broccoli

75 gr

150 gr

carrot

100 gr

200 gr

bok choy

50 gr

100 gr

mushrooms

50 gr

100 gr

cilantro

3 gr

6 gr

Thai chili

salt*

1/8 tsp

1/4 tsp

vegetable oil*

1/2 tbs

1 tbs

water*

1 liter

2 liter

Health fact

Regina Naturopathic

Dr. Craig Herrington, Nathuropath

BOK CHOY
It is known as a cruciferous vegetable. These types of vegetables are being studied for their anti-inflammatory properties and anti-cancer effects.

Cooking with Kids

Beyond Baby Nutrition

Lacey Engel, Registered Dietician

Yum foods
Serve ”Yum” foods with new foods. When your child sees food they recognize it may entice them to explore other new foods. For example, this dish may be served with plum sauce.

Cooking for kids?
Feel free to slowly introduce new vegetables to children.

Making this recipe with kids?
Ask the child to help by completing step 3 and 4.

Prepare the stir fry
Prepare the garnish, assemble and serve

Wine Pairings

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Note: We cannot guarantee any dish is allergen free.

Weight Watchers Smart Points

Nutritional Information

South American Arepas

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Have you ever tried arepas? Arepas are a classic South American dish which are gaining in popularity in North America. These beautiful little corn pockets are filled with adobo pork, guacamole crema, roasted adobo plantain and topped with cilantro. Plantains are a staple of South American cuisine. These adobo roasted plantain are a delicious introduction to this exotic vegetable. Plantains look like bananas but eaten unripe they are starchy like a potato. This easy and exotic dish provides a balance of creamy avocado creama, spicy adobo pork, crunchy red cabbage and savoury adobo plantain. You will fall in love with this dish 🙂

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Tools

knife
large pan
cutting board
lined baking sheet
bowl
fork

Preparation

1

Prepare the plantain: Preheat oven to 400 F. Peel and slice the plantain into ½-inch rounds. Place the plantain slices on a lined baking sheet. Coat with oil (1/2 tsp, 1 tsp) and sprinkle half the adobo spice on the plantain. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes until the plantain are golden.

2

Prepare the Arepas and garnish: Preheat oven to 400 F. In a medium bowl, add warm water (1 1/2 cup, 3 cups), and salt(1/2 tsp, 1 tsp). Slowly add and combine maserepa. You’re looking for a dough that doesn’t easily stick to your hands, is moldable and moist, and can be rolled into a ball. Once you have that consistency, cover with a towel for 5 minutes.

Open the red cabbage under running cold water to reduce the cabbage smell. Separate the cilantro leaves from the stem. Set the garnishes aside.

3

Pan fry the arepas: Separate the dough in balls (6, 12). Carefully press the ball between the palms of your hands to form into a roughly 1/2-inch thick disc. If it cracks a lot on the sides, your dough may need 1 to 2 tsp more water. A little cracking is normal. You can close the cracks by patting the edge with your hands.

Heat the oil (1 tbsp, 2 tbsp) to a large pan. Heat on medium heat. Depending on the size of the pan you may have room for 6 or 4 arepas at a time. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until deep golden brown, flip and cook an additional 2-3 minutes on the other side.

4

Bake the Arepas: Lower the oven to 350F to finish baking the plantain and bake the arepas. Transfer the arepas to a lined baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes or until slightly puffed up and a little more golden brown in color. Let the arepas cool about 5 minutes and slice the arepa in half to build ”sandwiches”.

Note: the middle of the arepas will be sticky, we recommend using a bread knife and wiping it with a moist towel as required.

5

Make the filling: While the arepas are baking, cut the onion in small 1/2 cm dice. In a large pan, add the oil (1/2 tsp, 1 tsp). Turn on the heat to medium and add the ground pork and onion diced. Cook about 8 minutes. Add the second half adobo spice and combine.

Note: Ensure ground pork is cooked to at least 165°F

6

Fill, Garnish and Serve: Fill each aerepas with the pork filling, the guacamole crema, red cabbage and roasted plantain. Garnish each aerepa with cilantro. Serve 3 arepas per person.

Note: These may appear small but they are very filling.

Ingredients

Included

2 portions

4 portions

plantain

adobo spice

1 1/2 tsp

3 tsp

masarepa

1 1/2 cup

3 cups

cilantro

3 gr

6 gr

red cabbage

75 gr

150 gr

onion

1 small

1 medium

ground pork

200 gr

400 gr

guacamole crema

3 tbsp

1/3 cup

oil*

1/2 tsp + 1 tbsp

1 tsp + 2 tbsp

salt*

1/2 tsp

1 tsp

warm water*

1 1/2 cup

3 cups

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Regina Naturopathic

Dr Craig Herrington, Naturopath

CABBAGE
Cabbage is a great source of several powerful antioxidants including, lutein, zeaxanthin, sulforaphane and indole-3-carbionole. 1 serving of cabbage contains 85% of the body’s daily requirement for vitamin K, and over half of our vitamin C requirements.

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Beyond Baby Nutrition

Lacey Engel, Registred Dietician

Yum foods
Serve “yum” foods with new food. When your child sees food they recognize it may entice them to explore other, new foods too.

Cooking for kids?
Go easy on the adobo spice blend as kids may not like it’s spicy flavour.

Making this recipe with kids?
Ask the child to help by completing step 6:

Fill, Garnish & Serve

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Sweet & sour soba noodles

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This comforting soba noodles bowl is ready under 25 minutes. Filled with lime & mirin sauce, pork, onion, topped with roasted cashews & fresh mint, this is the perfect dish after a long day.

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Preparation

1

Cook the soba noodles: Turn on the oven to 375F for the vegetables. In a medium pot bring the water (about 4 cups, about 6 cups, about 8 cups), to a boil on high heat for the soba noodles. Once the water is boiling, add the soba noodles, stir. Cook for 7 minutes. Place a strainer in the sink, drain the soba noodles and rinse.

Gluten free: Add the gluten free ramen to boiling water. When noodles begin to unfold (about 1 minute), separate gently with a fork and reduce heat to low boil. Continue to cook for 3 minutes or until the noodles are just soft. Strain through a colander and rinse with cold water.

2

Prepare the vegetables: While waiting for the water to boil and the pork to cook, rinse and dry all produces. Cut the onion and eggplant in 1/2 cm slices. Separate the fresh mint leaves.

3

Cook the vegetables: Place the onion and eggplant slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment or non stick-liner. Drizzle the vegetables with oil (1/2 tsp, 1 tsp, 1 1/2 tsp), sprinkle with salt (1/4 tsp, 1/2 tsp, 3/4 tsp). Cook for about 10 minutes in the oven then flip them. Cook for an additional 5-10 minutes or until the vegetables are cooked.

4

Cook the pork: Cut the pork in thin slices of 1 cm. Add oil (1/2 tsp , 1 tsp, 1 1/2 tsp) to a medium pan on medium heat. Cook the pork sliced in the pan about 5 minutes per side. Add the sweet & sour sauce and bring to a boil.

Note: ensure the pork is cooked to a minimum temperature of 145°F .

5

Combine the sauce, pork & vegetables: In the same pan you cooked the pork, add the onion and eggplant. Combine

Roughly cut the cashews and place them in a small pan on low heat for about 1 minute to lightly toast them.

6

Garnish & serve: Place the soba noodles in individual bowls. Top with cooked vegetables & pork. Garnish with toasted cashews, siracha (as desired) and fresh mint leaves. Serve

Bon Appétit!

Ingredients

2 portions

4 portions

6 portions

soba noodle

150 gr

300 gr

450 gr

onion

1 small

1 medium

1 large

eggplant

1 small

1 medium

1 large

sweet & sour sauce

1/3 cup

2/3 cup

1 cup

pork tenderloin

220 gr

440 gr

660 gr

cashew

2 tbsp

1/4 cup

1/3 cup

mint

3 gr

6 gr

9 gr

siracha

1 tsp

2 tsp

3 tsp

Health Fact

Dr. Craig Herrington, Nathuropath

Owner of Regina Naturopathic

ONION
Onions are high in the flavonoid quercetin, which has been found to improve allergy symptoms and reduce cancer risk. The sulfur compounds help lower blood pressure and prevent platelets from sticking together (which can reduce ones risk of a heart attack or stroke).

Cooking with Kids

Lacey Engel, Registered Dietician

Owner of Beyond Baby Nutrition

Cooking for kids?
Introduce new vegetables (e.g. roasted onion) slowly to children. You can encourage children to add it to the dish to help them become more comfortable with this new ingredient. It is normal to take multiple exposure for children to become comfortable with a new food. You can avoid giving siracha to kids as it’s very spicy.

Making this recipe with kids?
Ask the child to help by completing step 2, 5 & 6 :

Prepare the vegetables
Combine the sauce, pork & vegetables
Garnish & serve

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