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Greek yogurt is a great ingredient you can use in everyday cooking. Oikos Greek yogurt has calcium and protein and is delicious to eat on its own but can also be used in recipes like this one. Emily Richards, PHEc hosts a cooking demo where she will show you how you can use Oikos Greek yogurt in a Roasted Veggie Cobbler. This veggie filled casserole has 250mg calcium and 19g of protein per serving.

Emily Richards, Professional Home Economist shows you how to make Spiced Lentil Shakshuka with Parmesan Baguette. This is a dish you can eat for breakfast, lunch or dinner made with everyday ingredients. Flavourful and filling, this vegetarian meal features poached eggs and lentils – a good source of protein. The crusty baguette is the perfect accompaniment to sop up the tasty sauce. Each serving has 300mg calcium and 38g protein.

Emily Richards, Professional Home Economist shows you how to make Spinach Ri-cotta Gnocchi with Bruschetta Sauce. Putting aside some time to make homemade gnocchi and freezing them is a great way to have ingredients on hand to whip up meals in a matter of minutes and making homemade gnocchi is easier than you think, affordable and doesn’t require any special equipment. This delicious dish, which is vegetarian, is an Italian favourite with a simple sauce that becomes creamy with the addition of cheese and cooking water – a cooking secret every cook should know! Each serving has 250mg calcium and 20g protein.

This is a great one-dish recipe that comes together quickly especially for a weeknight meal. Emily Richards, PHEc demonstrates how to make this pasta dish which is no ordinary dish – the penne with white sauce and meatballs are complimented by the peppery arugula and sweet roasted red peppers. The beefy meatballs are a snap to make by dropping and browning them in the pan – there’s no time-consuming shaping required! Each serving has 450mg calcium and 46g protein.

For those that choose a plant-based diet there can be a lot to learn about the types of foods that you need to consume to ensure you get the nutrients needed for bone health. Silk® Protein Unsweetened Original Almond & Cashew Beverage is a source of calcium and protein and is delicious on its own but can also be used in recipes like this one.

Our cooking demo in January features the recipe for Tuscan White Bean Lasagna and Emily Richards, PHEc will show you how to use Silk® Protein Unsweetened Original Almond & Cashew Beverage in this vegan, savoury and satisfying dish. Each serving has 300 mg calcium and 17g protein.