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3 Reasons This Dietitian Pairs Turkey and Veggies

May 8, 2023

The dietitian in me loves an excuse to pack in extra veggies wherever I can, and cooking with turkey makes it easy. Turkey and veggies just go together – like peanut butter and jam or stir fry and chili crisp. … Continued

5 Easy Make-Ahead Meal Ideas for Camping, Cabins, and Cottages

August 10, 2022

If you’re heading to the cottage, campground or your favourite cabin in the woods, here are five easy make-ahead meal ideas that save time so you can eat well and still enjoy the great outdoors.   Turkey skewers I think … Continued

How to Create a Satisfying Salad Meal

June 6, 2022

By Shannon Crocker MSC RD PHEc   Maybe you grew up with the idea that salads are mostly lettuce with basic dressing. Maybe they were something to start your meal, or an addition to your summer barbecue table. But I’m here … Continued

3 MORE WAYS TO ENJOY GRILLED TURKEY THIS SUMMER

July 1, 2021

By Shannon Crocker MSC RD PHEc 3 MORE WAYS TO ENJOY GRILLED TURKEY THIS SUMMER Whether you’re at the cottage, at a campsite, or hanging out on your patio, there’s nothing quite like cooking a meal over hot coals (or a … Continued

5 Easy, Healthy and Tasty Grilled Turkey Summer Salads

June 1, 2021

By Shannon Crocker MSC RD PHEc If you’re looking for something easy, healthy and tasty to enjoy outside on the patio, balcony or picnic blanket, grilled turkey salads are it! Turkey is perfect for grilling. Turkey is perfect for the barbecue … Continued

3 Tasty Turkey Burgers to Satisfy Your Summer BBQ Cravings

June 30, 2020

By Shannon Crocker MSc RD, Vibrant Nutrition Communications   Summer plans may look a little more muted than we all expected this year. Planning for regular outdoor meals, whether it’s around a physically distanced campfire or quiet cottage getaway, can … Continued

3 Tasty Ways to Love Turkey in June

June 3, 2020

By Shannon Crocker MSc RD, Vibrant Nutrition Communications   Whether you’re hopping on your bike or firing up the grill, June brings warmer weather so that we can get outside and responsibly enjoy long awaited summer days. Here are three … Continued

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Grilling Turkey on the Dark Side

July 9, 2019

By Shannon Crocker MSc RD, Vibrant Nutrition Communications Summer finally arrived Canada and it’s full-on steamy! When it’s so hot outside, I head to the grill. If you ask my husband and kids, I’m a bit of a grilling fanatic … Continued

Ground Turkey: Think Outside the Burger Bun!

June 26, 2019

By Shannon Crocker MSc RD, Vibrant Nutrition Communications What do you think of when you think about cooking ground turkey on the barbeque? If I was a betting gal, I’d say burgers. Me too! You can’t beat the simplicity of … Continued

Five EASY, Crave-worthy Turkey Recipes You’ll Love this BBQ Season

May 27, 2019

By Shannon Crocker MSc RD, Vibrant Nutrition Communications Grilling season is FINALLY here! When warm weather hits there’s nothing better than a meal made on the grill that’s enjoyed while relaxing on the patio. Relaxation aside, grilling is one of … Continued

Turkey Burgers: Best in Class for Back to School Suppers

August 9, 2018

By Shannon Crocker MSc RD, Vibrant Nutrition Communications School may be back, but don’t fret, grilling season isn’t over yet! Despite starting up with hectic back-to-school routines – rushed mornings, packing lunches, running to after school activities, cramming in dinner … Continued