Recipes

The beauty of this dish is that between the lemon and capers, you'll never miss the salt in this delicious piccata recipe. We upped the flavour by dusting the chicken with sage and adding julienned sun-dried tomatoes to the sauce.

In this recipe, peppery watercress provides a zingy bite to pasta spirals tossed in a gremolata dressing. Finish it off with crunchy pistachio nuts and a little Parmesan for a unique flavour that can't be beat.

Grain salads are ideal for potlucks, picnics and backyard barbecues. While quinoa (pronounced keen-wa) isn't technically a grain, it's used as one and contains plenty of fibre and considerable protein to boot. Read on for a delicious recipe that will

With its delicate flavour and crisp texture, napa cabbage (also known as Chinese cabbage) makes an appealing alternative to traditional green cabbage in a slaw. Instead of a saturated fat–laden mayonnaise dressing, this slaw is dressed with a spicy p

A longtime favourite at Chinese restaurants, cold sesame noodles make a great main or side dish. We've replaced hard-to-find sesame paste with peanut butter and sesame oil.

This rich, creamy soup is all that you could want a chowder to be — hearty with potatoes and chunky with lots of plump, juicy clams. Cherrystone clams work best — adding lots of flavour but without an inky aftertaste. Read on for a delicious recipe t

Floundering over what to make for dinner? Here's a smart solution — grill fish fillets on top of fresh lemon slices and top them with a light citrus sauce. It's all ready in less than 25 minutes.

Medium-sized, tan and acorn-shaped, chickpeas (also known as garbanzo beans) are often featured in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes. Chickpeas add low-fat protein to this Moroccan beef stew. Read on for a simple recipe that's sure to impress.

An old-fashioned ground beef favourite gets a new lease on life with this delicious meat loaf makeover. The addition of grated carrots and zucchini reduces the saturated fat, boosts the vegetable quota and adds moisture while whole-grain oats add fil

Vegetarian meals are not only extremely healthy but they also take much less time to prepare than meat dishes. That's the reason vegetarian meals like these tasty tacos are such great options for busy families, particularly for weekday dinners.

Spinach is rich in vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals that make leafy green vegetables good for you. Some of the many necessary nutrients in spinach are vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, iron, magnesium, manganese, as well calcium and potas

Fennel's unusual licorice taste goes especially well with tomato and fish dishes. In this simple recipe, we'll pair it with scrumptious jumbo shrimp served over rice for an unforgettable flavour.

With the addition of poppy seeds, this classic potato bread has an attractive finish and crunchy crust. Read on for an updated recipe that's sure to impress.

The secret to sautéeing the garlic in the oil in these recipes is to do it very gently so you don't burn the garlic and make it bitter. Properly cooked garlic has a light, nutty flavour that really brings out the clams.

Gather a group of guests — these sparkling summery drinks are meant for pleasing crowds.

Gumbo is a tasty cajun dish that is also great for your heart. The fibrous gums and pectins found in okra, one of the key ingredients in gumbo, help lower cholesterol and provide protection against stomach ulcers. This recipe also adds the benefits o

Eating a diet rich in tomatoes may help to prevent certain kinds of cancer, so eat up. If you're looking for a new way to enjoy this classic food item, try this recipe for eggs in tomato cups.

Greet the first chilly day of fall with a tender yellow cake topped with caramelized pears. Although very little fat goes into the batter — just 45 millilitres (3 tablespoons) of heart-smart olive oil — the cake has a warm, spicy richness.

The Chinese-style dressing for this vibrant side salad, with zesty tones of ginger and cilantro, complements the fresh flavours of sprouted beans and seeds, apple and vegetables.

This Mexican fiesta-on-a-plate consists of strips of marinated steak, peppers and onions presented smoking-hot from the grill. It's a treat for the family, but also ideal party fare, so double or triple the recipe if you're entertaining a crowd.