Recipes

It is no myth that carrots help you to see in the dark, thanks to their high level of beta-carotene, which the body converts to vision-enhancing vitamin A. Yet carrots offer much more, and when put together with other superfoods like lentils and rice

For a satisfying Sunday breakfast, you can't beat savoury homemade sausage. By making these patties with turkey breast and some secret ingredients, the fat content falls to just 1 gram apiece! Here's a great recipe for adding this heart healthy dish

Here is a very special salad: new potatoes, slices of tender grilled chicken and asparagus tossed in a mellow fresh orange dressing and then mixed with juicy mango slices and baby salad leaves. It makes a well-balanced meal all on its own; here's how

Everyone loves coleslaw. This crowd-pleaser is made with green cabbage, carrot and radishes flecked with scallions, sweet raisins and roasted peanuts, tossed with a creamy dressing that is tasty, yet low in fat. Not only is it delicious, there are ma

With ripe nectarines, red grapes, peppery lettuces and slices of tender grilled duck, this is a particularly pretty salad. The unusual dressing complements and brings together all the ingredients. It also contains plenty of calcium, magnesium and pot

How do you get the rich taste of a classic quiche with a fraction of the fat? One technique is to make the crust with thinly sliced potatoes. It's a heart-smart substitute for traditional pie crust! Here's a great, easy recipe on how to do it.

Twelve towering popovers — as easy as 1, 2, 3! Just measure, mix and bake. A sprinkling of Parmesan adds a big boost of flavour, so no one will ever guess you've cut back on the fat! Here's a great recipe that is full of flavour and helps you beat hi

With the creaminess of your favourite comfort food, this recipe delivers a satisfying bowl of goodness — silky-smooth and full of vegetable flavour. The cheddar cheese brings it all together and the high calcium content has health benefits you'll lov

Falafel, the traditional Middle Eastern bean patties, are usually deep-fried. This version, delicately spiced and crunchy with grated carrot, is baked for a lower-fat result, but it's just as delicious.

Whip up an omelet the Denver way, but in a more healthful fashion. In the following recipe use the same peppers and onions as in the original, but egg whites replace some of the whole eggs, and potatoes stand in for the ham.

Here's a hearty and satisfying chili — without the meat but with all the flavour. This version combines two varieties of beans with sweet corn in a rich tomato sauce seasoned with herbs, fresh chili pepper and chili sauce. It is a healthy source of v

Baked beans are a perfect cold-weather food. Here is information why it is so good and so good for you and a recipe to help you make your own.

This breakfast cereal was invented over a century ago by Dr. Bircher-Benner at his clinic in Zurich to improve children's diet. Soaking the cereal, here using milk, makes it easier to eat and digest.

Served hot or cold, roll-ups or wraps are the ideal finger food, whether for lunch on-the-go or as an appetizer to bring to your next party.

Salad doesn't have to be a boring side dish. Wake up your taste buds with this flavourful salad that's sure to impress.

Loaded with vegetables, a Spanish omelette is a healthy and nutritious way to start the day. Here's a great recipe for a delicious omelette:

The bitterness of chicory leaves contrasts well with the fruit, vegetables and nuts in this heart-healthy salad. Easy-to-make and pleasing to the eye, it's a perfect accompaniment to a warm summer evening.

Whole grains have a distinctively sweet, nutty flavour and are loaded with heart-healthy nutrients. We've whipped up two salads that are both tasty and, thanks to the whole grains, can help regulate blood pressure.

Alcohol is a very effective preservative for fruit. Brandy is most often used, but you can also try whisky, gin, rum or vodka — all contain enough alcohol to kill most spoilage micro-organisms. Here are some tips to help you get started.

Fresh young vegetables and succulent salmon make this an excellent, speedy casserole to prepare for special occasions. The leek, tender asparagus and sugar snap peas all cook quickly and look superb.