Recipes

This lighter version of the favourite Asian stir-fry puts the spotlight on the fresh flavours of pine­apple, scallions, carrots and bean sprouts. Veggies and Chinese egg noodles complete the meal.

In New England, pork and beans are traditionally simmered slowly in an earthenware casserole dish. This version also includes dark beer to deepen the flavour of the sauce.

Mexican pork and chili stew, also called pozole, is a traditional dish made with pork that is simmered with puréed chilis.

Lo mein, the popular Chinese noodle dish, gets a shot of flavour with a sweet-and-sour sauce in this simple version. Use canned pineapple chunks for convenience. Cashews round out the dish with a bit of salty crunch.

When you make sauerkraut yourself, cabbage retains its fresh flavour and much more of its nutritional power. Here's a recipe for making fresh sauerkraut with pork chops:

Posole is a Mexican stew featuring hominy, dried corn kernels with the hull and germ removed. Hominy is sold canned or frozen in many grocery stores and offers a considerable amount of heart-smart fibre along with its satisfying chewy texture.

Tender, flavourful, and very low in fat, pork tenderloin is an ideal heart-healthy cut.

3 yummy, easy-make puddings have a bunch of healthy benefits from their ingredients. You can top off dinner with these creamy treats. Or any time you're just feeling in the mood for something light and sweet!

With these one-time prep recipes, you can enjoy a taste of fall any time. Tangy flavours, pumpkins and relishes will add zing to your main dishes.

This tasty stir-fry can be on your table with minimal preparation. With less oil and a fast fry, the veggies hold onto their nutrients while the spices to kick up the flavour.

With so many options to cook beans, these salad and soup recipes offer a fresh, yummy take on the classics. A cheesy bean soup and a refreshing salad are excellent starters for lunchtime.

This fruit cobbler is perfect year-round, using whatever fruits are in season. With a tasty and nutritious dessert on your table, you'll enjoy eating seconds guilt-free.

This beautiful twist on a salad combines honey-glazed walnuts and pears with traditional green leaves, letting the different flavours complement each other and adding a higher variety of nutrients.

This delicious paella is full of flavour and tradition. It's loaded with protein and brown rice is a good source for fibre. Rich and creamy, you can't go wrong with a rice dish like this.

What is the difference between seltzer and tonic water when making mixed drinks? Many never learn, mistakenly thinking they're the same. It's time to finally learn.

What you snack on between meals can go a long way toward keeping you healthy, without packing on the pounds. These guilt-free snack ideas are full of flavour as well as being good for you.

Kick up a bland roasted turkey dish with these scrumptious options. Nutrient-rich and tasty, your leftovers will be gone soon after Thanksgiving.

With so many ways to cook chicken, these dishes add bold acidic flavours of lemon and wine to contrast against the high protein chicken. Healthy and tasty, these could become your staple recipes.

This humble beans and rice recipe gets some pizazz with spices, veggies and browned ham steak. And with fibre and protein packed in every bite, your blood pressure will thank you.

This yummy tart is an excellent choice for your health-conscious lifestyle. Packed with antioxidants and zingy flavours, it's sure to please dessert lovers!