Recipes with canola oil

Authentic Texas chili (chile con carne) with coarsely ground beef, six tablespoons of chili powder and jalapeño heat. No beans, just bold beef and spice.

Whole wheat orange pancakes layered with ricotta cheese and drizzled with orange sauce. A bright, citrusy brunch stack made with honey and fresh orange zest.

Fresh mango with toasted pecan quick bread folds juicy diced mango and crunchy pecans into a tender buttermilk batter. Bakes as a loaf, mini Bundts, or muffins for an easy tropical breakfast or snack.

Lemon-berry bread with a tangy lemon glaze soaked into every slice. Fresh blueberries, bright citrus zest, and a poke-and-pour syrup finish make this quick loaf irresistible for brunch.

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Red lentil dal with a garlic and jalapeno tadka, cumin seeds, garam masala, and turmeric. A simple, spicy Indian comfort dish ready in about an hour.

Mocha pudding cake: a self-saucing chocolate coffee cake that bakes its own rich fudge sauce underneath the crackled top. Pour boiling water over the batter and let the oven do the magic.

Mini chocolate chip cookies made with canola oil instead of butter and extra egg whites for a lower-fat bite. Tiny, crispy cookie bites that bake in just 7 minutes.

Sliced chicken with broccoli stir-fries cornstarch-velveted chicken with tender-crisp broccoli, ginger, and scallions in 25 minutes. Better than takeout, lighter on oil.

Oven-fried carrot burgers coated in crushed corn flakes and baked until crispy. A vegetarian patty made from mashed carrots, egg, scallions, and celery with a crunchy golden crust.

Mushroom steak pan-sears lean steaks and finishes them with a quick pan sauce of mushrooms, onion, Worcestershire, and beef stock. Pub-style steak dinner ready in under 20 minutes.

Ginger-infused rice made by frying fresh minced ginger in oil before simmering with short-grain rice. A fragrant, simple side dish that pairs with stir-fries, curries, and grilled meats.

Grilled turkey breast slathered in canola oil, seasoned with salt, pepper, and cayenne, then slow-grilled over charcoal for an hour. Optional butter and hickory wood add smoky bacon-like flavor.

Lightened strawberry shortcake with a buttermilk-canola oil biscuit layered with strained yogurt (skyr) and fresh strawberries instead of whipped cream. A modern healthier take on the classic.

The fruitiness and the nuttiness from apricot and walnut make these yummy treats taste even more delicious.

Grilled Granny Smith apples in foil packets with golden raisins and brown sugar. A simple 4-ingredient dessert cooked right on the grill alongside your main course.