Recipes
Discover recipes for easy and nutritious meals to help you eat more healthfully and sustainably.
![Toasted Granola & Berries Cottage Cheese](https://whatyoueat.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/DFC-Nutrition-DFC-Recipes-01-CottageCheese-00245-HR-410x300.jpg)
Toasted Granola & Berries Cottage Cheese
![Oven-Roasted Cauliflower Soup](https://whatyoueat.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/DFC-Nutrition-DFC-Recipes-03-CauliflowerSoup-00347-WITH-BUTTER-WITH-MILK-HR-410x300.jpg)
Oven-Roasted Cauliflower Soup
Did you know? Milk in Canada is local and usually comes from farms located within 200 kilometers of major cities across Canada.
![Tasty Squash and Bean Salad](https://whatyoueat.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/DFC-Nutrition-DFC-Recipes-04-BeanSalad-00386-WITH-MILK-HR-410x300.jpg)
Tasty Squash and Bean Salad
Did you know? According to Environment and Climate Change Canada, the federal government department responsible for coordinating environmental policies and programs, Canadian milk production only accounts for about 1% of Canada’s total greenhouse gas emissions.
![Yogurt and Spiced Roasted Peaches](https://whatyoueat.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/DFC-Nutrition-DFC-Recipes-02-PeachParfait-00300-WITH-MILK-HR-410x300.jpg)
Yogurt and Spiced Roasted Peaches
Did you know? Like all food industries, the dairy sector in Canada is regulated at the national level by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. These food safety regulations are in addition to provincial regulations governing dairy-farming practices, as well as the proAction, a mandatory dairy sector quality assurance program.
![Chicken, Vegetable and Gouda Couscous](https://whatyoueat.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/DFC-Nutrition-DFC-Recipes-05-Couscous-00440-WITH-MILK-HR-410x300.jpg)
Chicken, Vegetable and Gouda Couscous
![One-pot Tuna & Broccoli Pasta](https://whatyoueat.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/DFC-Nutrition-DFC-Recipes-06-TunaBroccoliPasta-00495-WITH-MILK-HR-410x300.jpg)
One-pot Tuna & Broccoli Pasta
![Couscous salad with garden vegetables and Feta](https://whatyoueat.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Image-Salade-couscous-et-feta-2-410x300.png)
Couscous salad with garden vegetables and Feta
Milk is a source of 15 essential nutrients and adding it to your favourite recipes greatly improves the nutritional value of the meal.
![Easy Chickpea and Veggie Pita Pizzas](https://whatyoueat.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DFC_PitaPizza_85394-MAIN_V001-410x300.jpeg)
Easy Chickpea and Veggie Pita Pizzas
![Kale Barley Salad with Maple Vinaigrette](https://whatyoueat.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DFC_Barley-Veg_85154-MAIN_V001-410x300.jpeg)
Kale Barley Salad with Maple Vinaigrette
![Instant Spiced Apples with Brie](https://whatyoueat.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/083-Instant-spiced-apples-Brie-WEB-410x300.jpg)
Instant Spiced Apples with Brie
Did you know? Canadian milk is produced with some of the world’s strictest standards. Canadian dairy farmers are vigilant in producing milk of the highest quality, without the use of artificial growth hormones and follow the regulation to ensure that the milk you drink is exempt of antibiotics.
![One-Skillet Creamy Chicken Rotini](https://whatyoueat.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DFC_ChickenPasta_85270-MAIN_V001-410x300.jpeg)
One-Skillet Creamy Chicken Rotini
Protein can be found in both plant-based and animal-based protein foods, and they each provide a unique bundle of nutrients that are essential to health.
![Apple Cinnamon Oat Protein Pancakes](https://whatyoueat.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/PANCAKES-410x300.jpg)
Apple Cinnamon Oat Protein Pancakes
Did you know? Milk, cheese and yogurt naturally provide calcium that your body absorbs well.
![Creamy Enchilada Soup](https://whatyoueat.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/CREAMY_ENCHILADA_SOUP-410x300.jpg)
Creamy Enchilada Soup
![Black Bean Sheet Pan Quesadillas](https://whatyoueat.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DFC_Quesadillas_85330-MAIN_V001-410x300.jpeg)
Black Bean Sheet Pan Quesadillas
![Peppermint Vanilla Tea Latte](https://whatyoueat.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/INFUSED_TEA_LATTE-410x300.jpg)
Peppermint Vanilla Tea Latte
Protein helps build and repair body tissues, helps build antibodies and strong muscles.
![Curry with Chickpeas and Squash](https://whatyoueat.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/wellness_poursuit_1-410x300.png)
Curry with Chickpeas and Squash
![Easy Broccoli, Bean and Fusilli Pasta](https://whatyoueat.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/FUSILI_BROCOLI_73-410x300.jpg)
Easy Broccoli, Bean and Fusilli Pasta
![Dark Chocolate and Cherry Bread Pudding](https://whatyoueat.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/BREAD_PUDDING-410x300.jpg)
Dark Chocolate and Cherry Bread Pudding
Did you know? Between 2011 and 2016, a rigorous study called a Life-Cycle Analysis showed that carbon footprint, water consumption, and land use associated with milk production in Canada have decreased by 7%, 6%, and 11%, respectively.
![Cinnamon Apple Dessert with Greek Yogurt and Macadamia Nuts](https://whatyoueat.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/music_lover_recipe-410x300.png)
Cinnamon Apple Dessert with Greek Yogurt and Macadamia Nuts
Did you know? The dairy farm sector has committed to work towards net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by the year 2050.
![Family Favourite Chili](https://whatyoueat.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/budget_crunch-410x300.png)
Family Favourite Chili
Canadian dairy farmers proudly meet some of the highest dairy quality standards in the world, including 42 food safety requirements.
![Grilled Cheese with Asparagus and Mushrooms](https://whatyoueat.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/active_lifestyle_1-410x300.png)
Grilled Cheese with Asparagus and Mushrooms
![Kasha Bowl with Vegetables and Chicken](https://whatyoueat.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/food_intolerance_cheddar-410x300.png)
Kasha Bowl with Vegetables and Chicken
![Lasagna with Ratatouille Sauce](https://whatyoueat.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/family_togetherness_recipe-410x300.png)
Lasagna with Ratatouille Sauce
Did you know? When you see the Blue Cow Logo on a product, it means it’s made with 100% Canadian quality milk that meets some of the highest standards in the world.
![Lemony Ginger Milk-and-Honey Tea](https://whatyoueat.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/healthy_wisdom-2-410x300.png)
Lemony Ginger Milk-and-Honey Tea
![Mango Lassi](https://whatyoueat.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/wellness_poursuit_2-410x300.png)
Mango Lassi
![Mediterranean-Inspired Power Bowl](https://whatyoueat.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/MEDITERRANEAN_QUINOA-410x300.jpg)
Mediterranean-Inspired Power Bowl
Did you know? From 1990 to 2021, Canadian dairy farmers have reduced the carbon footprint of a litre of milk by 26% thanks to improved practices and use of innovative technology on their farms.
![Mhalbi Pudding with White Chocolate, Cinnamon and Cardamom](https://whatyoueat.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/on_the_go-410x300.png)
Mhalbi Pudding with White Chocolate, Cinnamon and Cardamom
Did you know? 68% of Canadians of all ages do not get enough calcium in their diet.
![One Pot Barley and Vegetables](https://whatyoueat.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/SOUPE_BARLEY_205_Option2-410x300.jpg)
One Pot Barley and Vegetables
Did you know? Canadians of all ages tend not to get enough calcium, magnesium, zinc, vitamin A, vitamin D and potassium. Milk is a source of all of these key nutrients.
![One Pot Indian-Inspired Paneer and Chickpeas](https://whatyoueat.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/ONE_PAN_EASY_CURRY-2-410x300.jpg)
One Pot Indian-Inspired Paneer and Chickpeas
![Red Lentil Soup](https://whatyoueat.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/active_lifestyle_2-410x300.png)
Red Lentil Soup
![Simple Mushroom, Spinach and Tomato Frittata](https://whatyoueat.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/FRITTATA_417-410x300.jpg)
Simple Mushroom, Spinach and Tomato Frittata
Did you know? The greenhouse gas emissions of Canadian milk production is less than half of the global average.
![Simple Yogurt and Fruit Breakfast Bowl](https://whatyoueat.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/breakfast_for_hectic_days-410x300.png)
Simple Yogurt and Fruit Breakfast Bowl
![Strawberry and Yogurt Mini Cheesecake Jars](https://whatyoueat.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/STRAWBERRY_CHEESECAKE_345-410x300.jpg)