Kidney Community Kitchen
A well-established resource from the Kidney Foundation with kidney-friendly recipes, meal plans, and nutrition resources to support people living with kidney disease.
Kidney Community Kitchen
The Kidney Foundation’s Kidney Community Kitchen is a national resource that has been empowering users to manage kidney-friendly eating for years. Here you will find great information and tools to help you manage your kidney diet and help you to eat well. Be sure to check out the meal planner, kidney-friendly featured recipes, the Kidney Community Kitchen’s very own cookbook and cooking demos. Plus, your FAQs are answered by renal dietitians, and so much more.
Recipes Kidney Community Kitchen
Sweet & Spicy Korean Baked Cauliflower
Serve this dish as a savoury snack or starter or serve it alongside a main-course protein.
Recipe by Chef Anna Olson
Persian Chicken
Moist, delicious dinner made with simple ingredients, with minimal effort.
Recipe adapted by June Martin, RD from Weber’s Way to Grill
Photo credit: Szakaly
Chicken Chili Stew
Nourish yourself with this protein-rich, slow-simmered chicken chili stew for a flavorful, hearty meal.
Recipe by June Martin, RD
Lemon Olive Oil Cake with Strawberry Rhubarb Compote
This zesty and moist lemon olive oil cake is simple to prepare and bursting with flavour.
Recipe by Chef Leslie Cairns and June Martin, RD
Blogs from Kidney Community Kitchen
Protein Needs in CKD
By Isabelle Guindon, RD
Why do our Kidneys Love Plants?
By Nutrition Student Camille Lyu and Tanya Choy, RED, CDE
Smart Snacking: How to Stay Energized and Nourished All Day
By Dani Renouf, RD, MSc, CDE
Seasoning without Salt: A Chef’s Perspective
By Anna Olson
Dates: Wednesday, May 20
Time: 5:00-6:00pm PT
Location: Online
Transforming Tofu
Join us for an encouraging session designed to help you feel confident and capable of cooking with the various forms of tofu. Facilitated by Tamara Graham, a kidney patient and home chef who understands the day-to-day realities of living with kidney disease. Tamara will share simple, practical tips to make tofu approachable, flavourful, and easy to prepare.
Tofu is not only kidney-friendly but also helps you stretch your food budget. This session will help you build your confidence in the kitchen and inspire you to try something new. Whether you’re new to tofu or looking for fresh ideas, you’ll leave feeling empowered to cook with creativity and confidence and bring joy to your table all year long.