COVID-19 and The Basic Shelf Cookbook

To continue to support everyone affected by COVID-19, CPHA is providing you with free access to 10 low-cost, nutritious recipes from The Basic Shelf Cookbook!

About The Basic Shelf Cookbook

The Basic Shelf Cookbook is a very special cookbook because all the recipes can be made from one list of low-cost, nutritious ingredients that make up what we call “the basic shelf”. The Basic Shelf Cookbook was originally developed in the early 1990s by the City of York Health Unit and is designed for anyone living on a budget. The recipes are nutritious, tasty and are quick and easy to make. You do not need to be an expert cook or have a lot of expensive equipment to prepare these recipes. Using these recipes will help you save money and you will still be able to enjoy healthy, nutritious foods.

Corn Chowder
Servings 6 (each serving is 1 cup/250 mL)
Nutrition information per serving

Excellent source of: folate
Good source of: niacin, vitamin D
A source of fibre

Homestyle Tomato Sauce with Herbs
Nutrition information per 1 cup (250 mL)

Excellent source of: vitamin C, vitamin E
Good source of: iron
A source of fibre

Sweet Potato Baked Fries
Servings 4
Nutrition information per serving

Excellent source of: vitamin A
Good source of: vitamin E
A source of fibre

Green Bean and Chick Pea Salad
Servings 4 (each serving is about 1 cup/250 mL)
Nutrition information per serving

Excellent source of: folate
Good source of: vitamin E, iron, magnesium, zinc
Very high in fibre

Vegetable Frittata
Servings 2
Nutrition information per serving

Excellent source of: vitamin B12
Good source of: riboflavin, folate, vitamin D

Mini Pizzas
Servings 6 (each serving is 2 pieces)
Nutrition information per serving

Excellent source of: folate
Good source of: thiamine, niacin, calcium, iron
A source of fibre

Italian-Style Meatballs
Servings 2
Nutrition information per serving

Excellent source of: riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B12, zinc
Good source of: thiamine, vitamin D, vitamin E, iron, magnesium
A source of fibre

Tuna Broccoli Bake
Servings 4
Nutrition information per serving

Excellent source of: vitamin A, riboflavin, niacin, folate, vitamin B₁₂, vitamin C, calcium
Good source of: vitamin E, iron, magnesium, zinc
A source of fibre

Quick Macaroni and Cheese
Servings 4
Nutrition information per serving

Excellent source of: folate, vitamin D, calcium
Good source of: vitamin A, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin B₁₂, zinc

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Yield 24 cookies
Nutrition information per cookie

Source of: thiamine, vitamin D, magnesium

If you would like access to all the easy, low-cost recipes, order your copy online today! For more information, contact CPHA Publication Sales by email or phone at 613-725-3769 ext. 211.