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With its nutrient-packed wild rice, bell peppers, walnuts, and raisins, this dish offers a range of health benefits and a rainbow of colors.

Tuna is a very lean fish and will dry out if overcooked. Cook to an internal temperature of 145 °F (65 °C).

Hoisin sauce, also called Chinese barbecue sauce, adds a lot of flavor and helps to thicken this Asian-inspired glaze.

This crisp and refreshing salad is ideal for dining outdoors in the summer sun. Canola oil helps the flavors meld.

The summer season is here! Time to light up the flames under some mean, tasty food. Of course, no summer get-together is complete without some skewers thrown on to a grill. For this dish, I recommend using lean, top sirloin steak cuts for a healthier red meat option, mixed up with some colorful vegetables. The marinade fuses the Latin flavors of aji, cilantro and lime with the Asian flavors of the soy sauce. The low saturated fat content of canola oil allows the marinade to stay free-flowing in the refrigerator.

Canola oil in marinades keeps food moist and juicy. Canola oil's light color and taste allow other ingredients to sparkle in every recipe.

Pork tenderloin is lean, yet tender and flavorful. Its long, narrow shape allows it to cook quickly, making it a great choice for fast, weeknight meals.

If you are in the mood to make something simple but with a spin try this chicken with mustard dish, the combination will result in something exotic and delicious.

Perfect for breakfast, dessert or an afternoon snack, these granola bars have a delicious flavor and texture.

Falafel, crispy vegetarian patties made of chickpeas, garlic, onion and spices make an easy, inexpensive dinner or unique party food - serve small falafel balls with tzatziki for dipping. With its neutral flavor and high smoke point, canola oil is ideal for cooking falafel; traditionally they are cooked in a hot skillet, but these are brushed with canola oil and roasted at high heat, creating a crisp exterior.