Recipes

These bread and pasta dishes feature corn, rather than wheat, and make a delicious change from store-bought gluten-free options.

For busy cooks, lentils are the ultimate legume. They require no soaking and cook in a half-hour or less. This Mediterranean-inspired take on lentils could serve as a vegetarian main dish. Or for the carnivores out there, you can try it with lamb and

Veggies don't always make it onto your plate, but they're packed with benefits. These fresh ideas will take the carrot from a humble vegetable to the star of your meal.

Beef can be extremely versatile. The following tips will give you some new ideas.

Lightly grilled banana peppers perfectly compliment hearty pasta. Although they're red in colour, they're not hot. The sweetness of the peppers will cut through the full-bodied savoury sauce. Try it and enjoy!

With its gentle acidity and creamy texture, buttermilk makes a fabulous marinade for shrimp. We'll also show you how to make an unbelievable tomato and vinegar dipping sauce.

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but many people skip it or make unhealthy choices. Follow these suggestions and you can start your day off right.

Simple and beautiful, these chicken rolls are done in a jiffy and well worth making. Store-bought roasted peppers and pesto make it even easier. Give this recipe a shot when you're aiming to impress.

While soft drinks today have a reputation for being unhealthy, there's no denying that they’re a huge part of North American cultural history. Here are the interesting origins of fizzy drinks.

If you need to add variety to your menu, opt for this Mahi Mahi taco recipe. It's a family friendly dish that is loaded with minerals and vitamins. To top it off. It's simple to make and fun to eat.

This soup has a few surprises: Creaminess comes from a pureed potato instead of fat-laden cream, orange juice enlivens the flavour, and fresh thyme enhances the roasted peppers' savoury aromas. The brilliant red-orange colour makes it a fabulous firs

Forget heading to Panera Bread or Tim Hortons for your panini fix — if you have a panini press, these satisfying sandwiches are a snap. If not, you can use a grill pan or grill and a heavy weight to press down the sandwiches as they cook.

Just because they're French, soufflés needn't be fatty. In fact, they should be light and airy, and salmon — packed with omega-3 fatty acids — adds just the right amount of flavour to this favourite.

This dish will be a big hit at your next potluck or dinner party. Whole wheat spaghetti is complemented by a savory peanut sauce. Tofu or chicken keeps calories in check and gives the sauce a velvety consistency.

Pull out the good balsamic vinegar and olive oil for these vinaigrettes. A touch of honey tames the acidity while Dijon mustard adds spark and emulsifies the oil and vinegar. A splash of orange or a pinch of garlic also works wonders when it comes to

These rice recipes act as delicious sides to any dinner, without overdoing any unhealthy ingredients. As a carbohydrate, rice is good source of energy as well as being cholesterol free and low in sodium so excellent for blood pressure management.

As heart-friendly as it can be, whole wheat flour can sometimes result in stodgy, heavy baked goods – but not with these two delicious treats. These recipes will let you indulge without the guilt.

Store-bought dressings are often loaded with unhealthy ingredients. But these nutritious recipes, including one for a chutney, can help your body fight off disease.

By changing the ingredients only a little bit, you can cut fat and calories for something a little easier on the heart. And, as these two dips prove, they can still pack in a lot of flavour.

Delicious smoothies and refreshing cocktails are a healthful and tasty way to introduce vegetables into your diet. Here are 4 must-try vibrant recipes.