Recipes

Craving some chocolate? Each of these luscious little gems has only 70 calories and 1 gram of fat. Go ahead and indulge yourself!

Update regular stuffed cabbage with this unique variation. The heart-healthy ingredients add a nice crunch, reinvigorating this old favourite with new flavours.

The question of what to do with leftover roast beef has never been answered more deliciously or healthfully. Pan-fry chunks of last night's roast with golden corn kernels and nuggets of potato and carrot for a filling, family-pleasing supper.

Meat loaf is often made only with beef, which is a waste of its true potential. By mixing up the ingredients, this meat loaf recipe is not only better for you, it adds some much-needed texture to this old-fashioned favourite.

With cholesterol-fighting barley as its main ingredient, this easy pilaf can help your whole body be a little healthier. Add a dash of Parmesan cheese and it fluffs up for a surprisingly creamy and smooth texture.

These lettuce-lined salad bowls feature a real hot and cold taste explosion. Pus, they're packed with nutrients that can help maintain your blood pressure.

Ginger, honey, orange and chili add exciting flavours to this colourful salad. It is perfect for a relaxed lunch, as it can be mostly prepared ahead. To finish, add the papaya and salad leaves, and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.

This spicy Egypt dish is perfect for vegetarians and meat lovers because it's so rich in protein. You'll love the interesting texture and mix of flavours. Your heart will love the nutrients that fight high blood pressure.

This easy-to-make salad combines crispy, sesame-coated chicken with a fresh herb vinaigrette. Together, they form an Asian-inspired salad that can help regulate high blood pressure.

Perk up the rich flavours of hearty lentil soup with an unexpected zingy topping of avocado, scallions and lemon zest. lentils have a low glycemic index (GI) and are rich in starchy carbohydrates, so are great for keeping hunger at bay. Try out this

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 — cell-protecting properties for great-looking skin, plenty of fib

Fight back against the winter blues, and flu season, with this immune-boosting soup. Packed with delicious vegetables and plenty of vitamin C, it can help you stay healthy during those colder months.

This thick, chunky Middle Eastern omelette is served flat, not rolled or folded, so it's more like a cake. Packed with vegetables and chickpeas, it's equally delicious hot or cold.

Try this veggie-packed twist on an Italian favourite. Enjoy the flavour of roasted and caramelized red peppers, eggplant, zucchini, mushrooms, and garlic, layered with tomato sauce, noodles, and cheese.

Here's comfort food at its best: healthy, easy to prepare and bursting with flavour. Any of these three recipes can help keep your family healthy, and taste buds happy.

Nothing beats a homemade vegetable soup stock. You can eliminate a lot of salt and preservatives by making your own, with little effort involved.

Complete your meals with these mouth-watering Asian-inspired side dishes.

Bananas are a rich source of vitamin B6, which helps to make red blood cells and may also prevent the mood swings caused by premenstrual syndrome (PMS). An amino acid in bananas stimulates the production of seratonin which has a calming effect on the

Adding cabbage and leeks to simple mashed potatoes boosts their flavour and nutrients. Consider it a healthy spin on a trusted favourite.

Rice is a quick and easy side dish staple, but it rarely wins much praise for flavour or originality. Here are 2 recipes that will add some excitement to your rice, making it the perfect complement to any meal.