Every month, we create a new menu featuring 12 family-friendly, nutritious and delicious meals incorporating locally-sourced ingredients. Our generously-sized meals feed 4-6 but can also be split into two meals feeding 2-3 servings each, at no extra charge. You choose the meals that work best for you and your family (our minimum is four meals per order) and we take care of the shopping, chopping and prep. When placing your order, you are able to view the ingredients contained in each meal. Select the meals that best match your dietary requirements and/or add a note to your order with any specific requests.
A baked pasta dish, kind of like a casserole, that is totally kid- and adult-friendly! Mozzarella and Romano cheeses melt into the penne and bake with delicious sausage pieces to make for a complete Italian-inspired dish. Prepared on the stovetop and in the oven.
Cooking time: 20 minutes.
Calories 546
Total Fat 16 g
Saturated Fat 8 g
Cholesterol 53 mg
Sodium 682 mg
Carbohydrates 72 g
Fiber 5 g
Sugar 7 g
Protein 29 g
A pasta dish that combines the sweet (cranberries) with the savoury (parmesan and chicken). Dried cranberries, chicken, parmesan cheese and a touch of cream coat the curly fusilli pasta in a delicious sauce. Kids really dig it! Prepared on the stovetop.
Cooking time: 20 minutes.
Calories 509
Total Fat 15 g
Saturated Fat 9 g
Carbohydrates 71 g
Fiber 3 g
Sugar 6 g
Protein 25 g
Cholesterol 70 mg
Sodium 217 mg
When these pita pizzas are served at our house, they are eaten up in no time! A wonderful blend of olive oil, feta cheese, pesto, and sun-dried tomatoes is smothered on a pita and baked in the oven. The pita bread gets golden and crispy while the delicious flavours melt and meld to perfection. Pita is provided. Baked in the oven.
Cooking time: 15 minutes.
Calories 507
Total Fat 25 g
Saturated Fat 8 g
Cholesterol 33 mg
Sodium 1,179 mg
Carbohydrates 61 g
Fiber 5 g
Sugar 3 g
Protein 15 g
A sweet sauce of hoisin, honey, fresh ginger and slivered almonds make this generous portion of large shrimp taste terrific. Sauté on the stovetop and serve over rice for a quick and satisfying meal. ***GF option: omit the hoisin sauce***
Cooking time: 15 minutes.
Calories 238
Total Fat 7 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 173 mg
Sodium 620 mg
Carbohydrates 18 g
Fiber 2 g
Sugar 11 g
Protein 26 g
Juicy and flavourful is the best way to describe these beauties. A delectable sauce of sesame oil, black bean sauce, cilantro and garlic coat the Alberta Platinum drumsticks as they bake in your oven. Serve alongside some roasted potato "fries" and you have a complete meal. Prepared in the oven.
Cooking time: 45-60 minutes.
Calories 348
Total Fat 13 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Cholesterol 187 mg
Sodium 575 mg
Carbohydrates 7 g
Fiber 0 g
Sugar 6 g
Protein 47 g
A "non-meat" meatloaf that is anything but boring! Lentils (high in protein), bulgur (a whole grain wheat), oats, and all of the traditional meatloaf accompaniments make this loaf a winner! Bake in the oven. When it's ready, slice and serve on top salads, in a pita as a "burger," or even with a bit of gravy as traditionally served. If you love trying new, healthy, tasty vegetarian entrees, give this one a try!
Cooking time: 75-90 minutes.
Calories 240
Total Fat 4 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 800 mg
Carbohydrates 43 g
Fiber 9 g
Sugar 8 g
Protein 10 g
Oh, yum. Yes, that may be the first sentence you utter after trying this Mexican-inspired "pie." This dish is almost like a cheese dip but more like a pie. Layers of flour tortillas, black beans, corn, tomatoes, cream cheese and cheddar cheese slow cook in your crock-pot for an amazing dish. You could even serve this as an appetizer at a party. This can be prepared in the slow-cooker (it gets a bit messy when you remove it, but the taste is worth it!) or in the oven. Tortillas provided.
Cooking time: 1-6 hours.
Calories 600
Total Fat 20 g
Saturated Fat 9 g
Cholesterol 41 mg
Sodium 1,273 mg
Carbohydrates 82 g
Fiber 13 g
Sugar 11 g
Protein 23 g
This slow cooker recipe is delicious. A warmed blend of brown sugar, soy sauce, ketchup, garlic and ginger will flavour your side pork ribs in the Crock-Pot as they cook. Mmm....sticky and delicious.
Cooking time: 5-8 hours.
Calories 755
Total Fat 27 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 170 mg
Sodium 527 mg
Carbohydrates 78 g
Fiber 0 g
Sugar 72 g
Protein 36 g
Lean, all-white chicken stir fry sautés in a simple marinade of soy, rice vinegar and a pinch of red pepper flakes. This scrumptious combination is then stir-fried with a tasty blend of green peas, white onions, red peppers and sesame seeds to create dinner for you and yours. Prepared on the stovetop.
Cooking time: 20 minutes.
Calories 203
Total Fat 3 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 67 mg
Sodium 813 mg
Carbohydrates 13 g
Fiber 2 g
Sugar 4 g
Protein 29 g
A classic creamy beef stroganoff entrée which cooks all day long in your slow cooker for a delicious weeknight meal. Tender chunks of beef stew are infused with the flavours of parsley and sour cream. Boil some egg noodles (not provided) when you get home, and in 10 minutes a wonderful meal is ready. Prepared in the slow cooker.
Cooking time: 4-6 hours.
Calories 445
Total Fat 20 g
Saturated Fat 9 g
Cholesterol 142 mg
Sodium 345 mg
Carbohydrates 8 g
Fiber 1 g
Sugar 2 g
Protein 54 g
A generous pork roast slow cooks in your crock-pot with the tangy flavours of ketchup, cider vinegar, brown sugar and mustard. Once the pork has slow cooked for hours (and your house smells incredible!), shred the pork and serve on buns. Perfect for a cold winter's night. Prepared in the slow-cooker.
Cooking time: 8-10 hours.
Calories 328
Total Fat 13 g
Saturated Fat 4 g
Cholesterol 104 mg
Sodium 199 mg
Carbohydrates 9 g
Fiber 1 g
Sugar 8 g
Protein 42 g
Beef brisket slowly cooks in your crock-pot with a delicious blend of tomatoes, cilantro, cumin and onions. The final result is a delicious and tender shredded beef dish. This would be divine served with Spanish rice and some black beans. Prepared in the crock-pot.
Cooking time: 5-8 hours.
Calories 266
Total Fat 8 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Cholesterol 70 mg
Sodium 204 mg
Carbohydrates 5 g
Fiber 1 g
Sugar 2 g
Protein 41 g
Juicy boneless, skinless chicken breasts are coated with delicious, crunchy coconut flakes and baked in the oven. Drizzle the baked chicken with a sweet and tangy sauce that blends brown sugar, cinnamon and ginger. Devour with anything from steamed rice to a fresh salad. So good!
Cooking time: 25 minutes.
Calories 329
Total Fat 14 g
Saturated Fat 11 g
Cholesterol 87 mg
Sodium 284 mg
Carbohydrates 14 g
Fiber 2 g
Sugar 2 g
Protein 36 g
A slow-cooking vegetarian dish that gets stuffed into tortillas when it's ready to eat. Lentils, red peppers, tomatoes, carrots, spices, brown rice and parmesan cheese combine in the slow-cooker for a healthy vegetarian meal. Prepared in the slow-cooker. Tortillas provided.
Cooking time: 4-5 hours.
Calories 440
Total Fat 10 g
Saturated Fat 4 g
Cholesterol 12 mg
Sodium 600 mg
Carbohydrates 70 g
Fiber 12 g
Sugar 5 g
Protein 17 g
A simple Asian-inspired marinade -- which includes pineapple juice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic and onions -- make this sirloin bavette (very similar to flank steak) super tasty. Slice the steak into tender strips to top a light salad or serve alongside roasted or steamed veggies. Prepared in the oven (or on the BBQ if you're brave!).
Cooking time: 1 hour.
Calories 347
Total Fat 15 g
Saturated Fat 5 g
Cholesterol 88 mg
Sodium 568 mg
Carbohydrates 4 g
Fiber 0 g
Sugar 3 g
Protein 41 g
A classic combination of flavours to please the taste buds. All-white, diced chicken is mixed with a cheesy-barbecue mixture of cheddar cheese, BBQ sauce and red onions. Spread the mixture onto flour tortillas and bake in the oven for packets of goodness. Tortillas provided. Prepared in the oven.
Cooking time: 20 minutes.
Calories 300
Total Fat 10 g
Saturated Fat 4 g
Cholesterol 47 mg
Sodium 527 mg
Carbohydrates 34 g
Fiber 2 g
Sugar 8 g
Protein 23 g
The simplicity of this dish makes it all the better! A lean pork roast slow cooks with BBQ sauce, green peppers and onions. Serve on buns with coleslaw and baked beans, this pork entree will make everyone smile. Prepared in the crock-pot.
Cooking time: 6-8 hours.
Calories 354
Total Fat 12 g
Saturated Fat 4 g
Cholesterol 104 mg
Sodium 553 mg
Carbohydrates 16 g
Fiber 1 g
Sugar 11 g
Protein 41 g
If you like green peas, you will love this fantastic pasta dish. The blend of flavours are amazing: sausage pieces, peas, ricotta cheese and fresh herbs. The curly fusilli pasta is fun to eat, and this meal comes together in no time. Prepared on the stovetop.
Cooking time: 20 minutes.
Calories 593
Total Fat 18 g
Saturated Fat 7 g
Cholesterol 52 mg
Sodium 898 mg
Carbohydrates 78 g
Fiber 8 g
Sugar 5 g
Protein 31 g
Chunks of fresh boneless, skinless chicken breast slow-cook all day in a rich tomato mix. Just before serving, add the mixture of black beans, kidney beans and corn. This chili is not spicy but hearty and healthy with wonderful fibre from the beans! Serve with corn chips and top with cheese and sliced avocado. YUM! Prepared in the slow cooker.
Cooking time: 6-8 hours.
Calories 238
Total Fat 2 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 22 mg
Sodium 912 mg
Carbohydrates 38 g
Fiber 9 g
Sugar 6 g
Protein 20 g
A delicious beef roast is generously rubbed with herbs and Dijon mustard. A side gravy consisting of carrots, garlic, Dijon and beef broth completes this meal to make an elegant and mouth-watering dish. Prepared in the crock-pot.
Cooking time: 6-10 hours.
Calories 265
Total Fat 7 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Cholesterol 62 mg
Sodium 1,141 mg
Carbohydrates 9 g
Fiber 1 g
Sugar 2 g
Protein 39 g
A wonderful shrimp entrée with garlic, onions, feta cheese and tomatoes. Quickly sauté the shrimp, allow the feta/tomato mix to melt-in and enjoy this quick-to-prepare, divine-tasting entree! Prepared on the stovetop.
Cooking time: 10 minutes.
Calories 224
Total Fat 11 g
Saturated Fat 4 g
Cholesterol 189 mg
Sodium 406 mg
Carbohydrates 4 g
Fiber 0 g
Sugar 1 g
Protein 26 g
What makes this dish sloppy joe-like? The ingredients of course! This is a healthified sloppy "jo" with lentils, celery, onions, ketchup and brown sugar. Flour tortillas are provided for you to enjoy roll-up style or to crisp in the oven to make homemade tortilla chips to dip in the sloppy "jo" mixture. Prepared in the crock-pot.
Cooking time: 4-6 hours.
Calories 0
Total Fat 0 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 0 mg
Carbohydrates 0 g
Fiber 0 g
Sugar 0 g
Protein 0 g
Calories 365
Total Fat 6 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 1,055 mg
Carbohydrates 64 g
Fiber 7 g
Sugar 12 g
Protein 14 g
Two wonderful cheeses melt into the macaroni pasta for gooey goodness. The pesto adds just the right amount of flavour and distinction to satisfy even the most discerning palates! Yum - mouths will water just thinking about this comfort food. Prepared on the stovetop.
Cooking time: 25 minutes.
Calories 528
Total Fat 20 g
Saturated Fat 10 g
Cholesterol 45 mg
Sodium 349 mg
Carbohydrates 62 g
Fiber 2 g
Sugar 7 g
Protein 23 g
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts are baked with a delectable blend of olive oil, lemon juice, red peppers and mandarin orange segments. A hint of Cajun spice balances out the wonderful flavours of this (not at all spicy!) dish. Prepared in the oven.
Cooking time: 30 minutes.
Calories 217
Total Fat 6 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 87 mg
Sodium 488 mg
Carbohydrates 3 g
Fiber 1 g
Sugar 2 g
Protein 35 g
These delicious, skinless, kid-friendly Alberta Platinum chicken drumsticks are the perfect mix of tangy and sweet. After spending four hours in your slow cooker, the moist and flavourful meat literally falls right off the bone!
Cooking time: 4 hours.
Calories 387
Total Fat 9 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Cholesterol 196 mg
Sodium 774 mg
Carbohydrates 23 g
Sugar 18 g
Protein 50 g
Fiber 0 g
This quick-cooking stir fry tastes great served over steamed rice or rice noodles. The lean beef stir fry marinates in a delicious fresh ginger and oyster sauce blend which is complimented by a generous serving of green beans to make a complete meal. Prepared on the stove-top.
Cooking time: 20 minutes.
Calories 205
Total Fat 5 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Cholesterol 47 mg
Sodium 471 mg
Carbohydrates 9 g
Fiber 2 g
Sugar 3 g
Protein 28 g
Pistachio crusted pork tenderloin -- doesn't the name alone sound delicious? A wonderful lean cut of juicy pork tenderloin is complimented with a delicious blend of plum sauce, spices and pistachios. Prepared in the oven.
Cooking time: 30 minutes.
Calories 300
Total Fat 13 g
Saturated Fat 4 g
Cholesterol 101 mg
Sodium 616 mg
Carbohydrates 11 g
Fiber 1 g
Sugar 1 g
Protein 34 g
Green beans, sliced okra, tomatoes, cauliflower & more combine to make a healthy and filling vegetarian dish. A wonderful spice blend along with a bit of cream and cashews brings these unique flavours together. If you like your veggies and want to try something full of flavour, give this a try! Prepared on the stovetop.
Cooking time: 20 minutes.
Calories 243
Total Fat 17 g
Saturated Fat 10 g
Cholesterol 43 mg
Sodium 574 mg
Carbohydrates 19 g
Fiber 5 g
Sugar 6 g
Protein 6 g