Cooking with basil 101: Everything there is to know about the tasty herb

 Basil is one of the most popular herbs in use today. It’s a beautiful and brightly-coloured herb that originated in Africa and Southeast Asia but is now used worldwide. It is widespread in Thai, Indonesian and Vietnamese cuisines as well as in traditional Italian dishes. You’re probably most familiar with

Flavour-packed basil fried rice

 Enjoy this simple and delicious basil fried rice for under $1.70! Ah, fried rice. It’s the best thing to come out of miscellaneous leftovers and dry old rice. We’re all guilty of cooking too much rice every now and then, but I’m guiltier of cooking too much and throwing it

Udi’s Kid Friendly Turkey Quinoa Meatball Hoagie

 Recipe courtesy of Udi's Gluten Free. This kid-approved meal is a hit with people of all ages. Kids love the meatballs with tomato sauce and cheese – healthy items, like quinoa and mushrooms, get parents’ nutritional stamp of approval. Serves 6 Ingredients: 6 Udi’s Classic Hot Dog Buns      

Weber Wrap-Up

 Chances are, if you’ve been following our summer barbeque series and burger of the week, you could go for a grill upgrade! Check out some of our top picks from Weber for the ultimate grilling experience: Genesis E-310 With 3 Stainless steel burners,38,000 BTU-per-hour input, and Porcelain-enameled Flavorizer® bars, this

Kale, Brown Rice and Butternut Salad

 Recipe courtesy of USA Rice Federation. Kale and brown rice are a match made in nutritional heaven. Toss in crunchy slivers of butternut squash and drizzle with this refreshing dressing for a delicious, impressive salad that is ideal for the summer or fall, lunch or dinner, any day of the