Canada's food guide
Food guide kitchen
Top recipes
Braised lentils with greens
This dish of braised lentils with greens is simple and packed with flavour.
Turkey chili
This must-try spicy chili is so versatile. The possibilities are endless – it can be enjoyed on its own or transformed into another meal.
Macaroni and cheese with vegetables
This creamy mac and cheese makeover contains bite-sized vegetables. Serve with salad or vegetable sticks on the side.
Cornbread
Corn plays a large part in Indigenous cooking. Serve the cornbread with stew or chili, or enjoy a slice with fruit as a snack.
Cooking skills
Eight canned foods to keep on hand
Canned foods are often budget friendly and can be just as nutritious as fresh foods. They can help you prepare meals quickly and are good to keep on hand.
Make healthy meals with Canada’s food guide plate
Creating healthy meals and snacks can be simple when you use the Canada’s food guide plate.
Healthy eating for holidays and events
It can be a challenge to make healthy choices during special occasions and events that involve food.
Recipe collections
10 ingredients or less
Tasty and easy to prepare, these 10-ingredient recipes make meal preparation simple.
30 minutes or less
Prepare these tasty recipes in 30 minutes or less.
Freezer-friendly
Home-cooked freezer meals and snacks to use on busy days.
Kid-friendly
Recipes the whole family can help prepare and enjoy.
No-cook
No stovetop? No problem! Find delicious recipes that you can prepare without a stovetop, oven or microwave.
Vegetarian
Delicious meat-free recipes for plant-based food lovers.
About the food guide kitchen
The food guide kitchen helps you apply Canada's food guide in your everyday life. Get inspired to cook more often by trying our healthy and tasty recipes! You'll also find articles, photos and videos to help you gain skills and explore your kitchen with confidence.
Learn more about the food guide kitchen, including how food guide recipes are developed and tips on how to use them.
