Rowena Recommends

A Registered Dietitian's Personal Collection of Recommendation for Healthy Eating, Great Skin Care and Meal Planning Tips for Busy Families

Category: Lunch

  • An Easy Dinner (or Lunch) Idea for a Busy September

    September is a word that is synonymous with getting back into routine. I don’t know how everyone is managing; however, September has been very chaotic for me. It’s nice that the children are back at school but I am still getting used to the morning rush (of getting them to school) and the after school…

  • Plant Friendly Sweet Potato Vegetarian Chili

    We are experiencing a nice mild day here in Toronto but prior to today, we’ve been experiencing a cold spell. There’s nothing more comforting than a bowl of chili with a nice slice of baguette. I’ve shared a turkey chili recipe before but here is a delicious and easy vegetarian chili recipe that also incorporates…

  • Have You Seen the New Country Harvest Fibre & Grains Bread?

    I am often surprised at how often my clients believe that bread cannot be part of a healthy diet. Truth: I have never been a huge fan of Country Harvest or Dempsters Bread. I’ve always been a huge fan of Stonewall Bakery bread and have always recommended this type of bread to clients. I was…

  • Get Your Pasta Fix On with Guilt Free Noodles

    Hello May 1st. I know we are wondering where spring is but while mother nature tries to make up her decision as to when she’d like the rain to stop, here’s how we can stay warm. One of my favourite things to have is noodle soup. When it comes to noodles, many individuals (including myself)…

  • Be The Star Of Easter Get Together- You Gotta Try this Cauliflower “Couscous” Salad

    Happy Easter!!!! As we gather around the table surrounded by family and friends, here’s a healthy & simple dish that is sure to please the crowd. Some may argue that cauliflower is just a trendy vegetable as of right now as it is considered a low carbohydrate substitute; however, in my opinion, if this carbohydrate…

  • Romanesco

    Many individuals do not get excited when told to increase vegetable consumption. When grocery shopping, most individuals do not get excited about picking up their greens as choices are often limited (in his/her mind) to spinach, broccoli and/or kale. Everyone knows they need to eat dark greens because they are good for you. Typically, many…

  • Good Food For the Win

    My husband and I recently jumped on the bandwagon to try meal kits. After trying out HelloFresh, I decided to try out GoodFood as I had heard good things about this Canadian company. Goodfood did not disappoint! I was most excited to try the curried haddock with carrot rice pilaf and celery salad. It was…