Snacks

Whole-wheat grapefruit bran biscotti

This heart-healthy recipe makes for a fresh-tasting dessert option


Grapefruit-Glazed Bran Muffins

Grab one of these wholesome muffins for a heart-healthy start to your day


Hot Chili Chocolate

Warm up a cold winter day with a cup of this spicy hot chocolate. The added chili peppers give this...


Berry Salad with Passion Fruit

Tart, sweet and juicy, berries come in many varieties'from bright and delicate raspberries to sweet strawberries; from plump little blueberries...


The Coup’s Balsamic Eggplant Dip

Try this delicoius vegetarian eggplant dip recipe from Calgary restaurant The Coup


Apple & Raisin Squares

Bake up a big batch of these lower-fat squares and serve them for snacks, desserts, even brunch


Walnut and Anise Biscotti

Middle-Eastern flavour is infused into this recipe from Israel. Anise seed adds a distinctive taste to these biscotti and makes...


Fibre-boosting Chocolate-chip Banana Bread

Adding flax seeds to traditional banana loaf makes for a wholesome and delicious treat that's packed with omega-3 fatty acids

Nutty Breakfast Parfait

Prepare the granola ahead of time and then simply add the yogurt and fresh fruit when you're ready to eat.


Savoury Walnut Scones

The addition of walnuts and thyme adds a distinctive holiday twist to these fluffy, buttery scones. The dough can be...


Walnut Lemon Biscotti

These light and delicious cookies are firm but not rock hard and keep well for several weeks in an airtight...


Walnut Breakfast and Snack Cookies

These walnut cookies are excellent for on-the-go breakfasts or snack, and are ideal for freezing.


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Venetian White Bean Bruschetta

A fresh twist on the traditional bruschetta, this recipe is made complete with Caesar-dressing-flavoured crostini.


Cranberry-Raspberry Smoothie

A morning smoothie is a great way to get a serving of important fertility foods like calcium-rich yogurt and orange...


Sun-dried Tomato & Goat Cheese Bruschetta

If you're not a big fan of goat cheese, top this simple bruschetta with shaved fresh Parmesan instead.


Apple and Cranberry Cake Topped with Hazelnuts and Pecans

This moist apple cake is ideal for brunch or as a snack. Granny Smith apples are a perfect choice for...


Peanut Butter Banana Muffins

Combine these delicious muffins with some fruit for a quick and easy weekday breakfast.

Guacamole

The word guacamole comes from the Nahuatl words for "avocado" (ahuacatl) and "mixture," or "concoction" (molli)'and what a beautiful "concoction"...


Fresh Crab and Avocado Dip with Crispy Tortilla Chips

Crab and avocado is an age-old combination that has a bit of magic to it, which is why you see...


Butternut Squash and Leek Tarts with Pancetta

Cut the tarts for an appetizer, serve one per person for a great first course or accompany with a salad...


Chunky Grape Salsa

Kids will love having this fruity dip with their chips for an afternoon snack. Grape salsa also makes a great...


Heart-y Antioxidant Almond Snack Mix

This snack mix is a nutritious take on the sweet party mix often referred to as 'puppy chow.' With less...


Caramelized Ginger and Almond Snack Mix

Package up this snack mix for a delicious gift for friends and family

Banana Bread with Chocolate and Crystallized Ginger

If you don't have any chocolate chips lying around, try chopping up a bar of chocolate instead. I like the...


Spicy Chocolate Energy Bars

These homemade energy bars offer the taste of chocolate with a bit of a bite. The macadamia nuts help replace...


Peach Streusel Muffins

Chunks of fresh peach and crunchy pecans add flavour and nutrition to these delicious streusel-topped muffins.


Beef Sliders Stuffed with Walnuts and Gorgonzola

These itty-bitty burgers pack big taste with the combination of crunchy walnuts, tender beef and gooey Gorgonzola. Baby arugula provides...


Bite-Size Appetizer: Portobello Mushroom, Goat Cheese and Walnut Sliders

This portobello mushroom burger makes a tasty meat-free option for vegetarians at your next dinner party or summer gathering at...


Spanish Platter

Garlicky shrimp, fruity roasted peppers and fat green olives turn your dinner table into a tapas bar.