Welcome to Cookin' Canuck, where I share from-scratch easy, healthy recipes. Healthy eating shouldn't be boring! Using fresh ingredients, spices and herbs, you and your family can enjoy delicious, wholesome meals.
Newest Recipes
- Lemon Orzo Salad25 Minutes
- Stovetop Apple Butter3 Hours 15 Minutes
- Southwest Ground Turkey Soup {Instant Pot}55 Minutes
- Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers (Italian-Style)1 Hours 5 Minutes
What I'm Cooking This Week
- Crockpot Spiced Chickpea Stew {Vegan}6 Hours 20 Minutes
- Shrimp Cauliflower Fried Rice Recipe30 Minutes
- Best Ground Turkey Lasagna Recipe2 Hours 15 Minutes
- Instant Pot Chicken Fajitas {+ Stovetop Directions}30 Minutes
Welcome to Cookin' Canuck!
Hi, I'm Dara Michalski, a Canadian (“Canuck”) living in the United States and the writer, recipe developer and photographer behind the award winning site, Cookin’ Canuck. I've been been sharing my easy, healthy recipes since April 2009 and can't wait to introduce you to some of my favorites.
Most Popular Recipes
These tried-and-true recipes are reader favorites for a reason! Packed with flavor & easy to make.
- Roasted Mini Potatoes Recipe40 Minutes
- 5-Minute Black Bean Dip Recipe {Healthy Snack}5 Minutes
- Shrimp in Red Sauce Recipe28 Minutes
- Easy Turkey Cutlets in White Wine Sauce20 Minutes
- Seared Ahi Tuna with Soy Ginger Sauce25 Minutes
- Chicken and Rice Soup {Instant Pot}37 Minutes
- One-Pot Chicken, Quinoa, Mushrooms & Spinach Recipe50 Minutes
- Shrimp and Vegetable Stir Fry Recipe25 Minutes
30-Minute Meals
30-minute meals are essential for making dinnertime cooking quick and easy.
- Blackened Tuna Recipe7 Minutes
- Ground Turkey Stir-Fry with Greens Beans20 Minutes
- Shrimp Salad Sandwich12 Minutes
- Tuna Pasta Salad (without mayo)25 Minutes
- Israeli Couscous Recipe with Sausage & Feta27 Minutes
- Thai Peanut Salad25 Minutes
- Honey Rosemary Salmon Recipe12 Minutes
- Loaded Peanut Butter Noodles (Vegan)25 Minutes
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Easy Pasta Recipes
These pasta recipes include everything from baked dishes for a crowd to light pasta salads to rice noodle dishes.
- Easy Mushroom Broccoli Pasta50 Minutes
- Singapore Noodles Recipe with Shrimp25 Minutes
- Pesto Turkey Stuffed Shells Recipe1 Hours 10 Minutes
- Roasted Cauliflower Pasta with Caramelized Onions & Chickpeas45 Minutes
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Favorite Sandwiches
Browse through my collection of healthy sandwich recipes, including panini, veggie sandwiches, tortillas wraps, breakfast sandwiches and more.
- No-Cook Black Bean Wraps15 Minutes
- Healthy Tuna Salad Recipe10 Minutes
- Egg Salad Collard Green Wraps15 Minutes
- Turkey Cranberry Wrap Sandwich10 Minutes
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Grilling Recipes
Fire up the grill and cook everything from main dishes to sides to desserts.
- Grilled Soy Sauce Chicken1 Hours 35 Minutes
- Grilled Curry Chicken1 Hours 25 Minutes
- Grilled Halloumi Cheese Recipe10 Minutes
- Caprese Chicken Foil Packets {Grill, Oven or Camping}30 Minutes
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Easy Side Dishes
Whether you're planning a holiday meal or a simple weeknight meal, these side dishes cover everything from salads to heartier dishes.
- Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Carrots42 Minutes
- Sautéed Corn, Zucchini & Blistered Tomatoes20 Minutes
- How to Steam Green Beans10 Minutes
- How to Steam Broccoli9 Minutes
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Slow Cooker Recipes
Pull out your crockpot for these easy and delicious slow cooker recipes. Soup, stews, shredded chicken and more!
- Vegetable Barley Soup (Slow Cooker, Crockpot)8 Hours 10 Minutes
- Instant Pot Vegetarian Chili Recipe (+ Slow Cooker & Stovetop)35 Minutes
- Slow Cooker Bean Soup Recipe with Quinoa & Sweet Potatoes8 Hours 10 Minutes
- Vegan Chickpea Curry {Slow Cooker}6 Hours 30 Minutes
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Appetizer Recipes
These healthy appetizers range from vegan dips to meat-stuffed lettuce leaves to shareable bites. Serve them up at your next cocktail party or potluck game day.
- Pineapple Mango Salsa Recipe15 Minutes
- Steamed Clams with Italian Sausage20 Minutes
- 50+ Healthy Super Bowl Recipes
- Creamy White Bean Dip5 Minutes
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Favorite Soup Recipes
Creamy soups, dairy free soups, slow cooker soups and pressure cooker soups. There's a little bit of everything!
- Broccoli Cheese Potato Soup45 Minutes
- Chicken Vegetable Soup Recipe45 Minutes
- Instant Pot Vegetable Soup Recipe30 Minutes
- Tomato Rice Soup1 Hours
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Easy Instant Pot Recipes
Instant Pot recipes are fantastic for meal prep or quick meals on busy nights. Soups, stews and more!
- Red Lentil Dal Recipe {Instant Pot}43 Minutes
- Instant Pot Sorghum1 Hours
- Instant Pot Farro27 Minutes
- Instant Pot Quinoa23 Minutes
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Best Vegetarian Recipes
Side dishes to main dishes, these vegetarian recipes include ideas for my family's favorite meatless meals.
- Superfood Salad with Miso Dressing15 Minutes
- Garlic Mushroom Quinoa30 Minutes
- Roasted Paprika Potatoes45 Minutes
- Southwest Quinoa Salad45 Minutes
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Breakfast Recipes
Whether you are whipping up a quick weekday breakfast or a more elaborate brunch, this selection of healthy breakfast recipes has what you need.
- Strawberry Smoothie (without yogurt)5 Minutes
- Homemade Turkey Breakfast Sausage Patties26 Minutes
- Pumpkin Zucchini Muffins33 Minutes
- Banana Carrot Muffins30 Minutes
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Best Plant-Based Recipes
These vegan recipes are loaded with vegetables, healthy grains and beans. Plenty of flavor without dairy and without eggs!
- How to Steam Asparagus8 Minutes
- Arugula Pasta Salad with Roasted Tomatoes35 Minutes
- Miso Green Beans15 Minutes
- Roasted Carrot Quinoa Salad1 Hours
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