Top recipes
Braised lentils with greens
This dish of braised lentils with greens is simple and packed with flavour.
This must-try spicy chili is so versatile. The possibilities are endless – it can be enjoyed on its own or transformed into another meal.
This creamy mac and cheese makeover contains bite-sized vegetables. Serve with salad or vegetable sticks on the side.
Corn plays a large part in Indigenous cooking. Serve the cornbread with stew or chili, or enjoy a slice with fruit as a snack.
Cooking skills
Eight canned foods to keep on hand
Canned foods are often budget friendly and can be just as nutritious as fresh foods. They can help you prepare meals quickly and are good to keep on hand.
Creating healthy meals and snacks can be simple when you use the Canada’s food guide plate.
It can be a challenge to make healthy choices during special occasions and events that involve food. Use these strategies to make healthy choices.
Recipe collections
Tasty and easy to prepare, these 10-ingredient recipes make meal preparation simple.
Prepare these tasty recipes in 30 minutes or less.
Home-cooked freezer meals and snacks to use on busy days.
Recipes the whole family can help prepare and enjoy.
No stovetop? No problem! Find delicious recipes that you can prepare without a stovetop, oven or microwave.
Delicious meat-free recipes for plant-based food lovers.
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About the food guide kitchen
The food guide kitchen helps you apply Canada's food guide in your everyday life. Get inspired to cook more often by trying our healthy and tasty recipes! You’ll also find articles, photos and videos to help you gain skills and explore your kitchen with confidence.
Learn more about the food guide kitchen, including how food guide recipes are developed and tips on how to use them.
