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The Okarito
This alcoholic cocktail balances the tart flavour of kiwifruit, lime and rhubarb with the sweetness of apple juice and a...
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Spicy Chocolate Energy Bars
These homemade energy bars offer the taste of chocolate with a bit of a bite. The macadamia nuts help replace...
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Peach Breakfast Crostini
Fresh peaches and berries with a hint of maple syrup and fresh mint rest on a canapé of cream cheese,...
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Breakfast Power Smoothie
This delicious dairy-free smoothie uses silken tofu as a base blended with banana, juice and strawberries. Omit the protein powder...
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Rhubarb and Berry Crisp
When berries aren't in season, choose frozen varieties such as strawberries, blueberries or raspberries to give this crisp a fresh...
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Toasted Almond Meringue Cloud
These almond meringues taste decadent, but are actually low in fat and calories
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Dairy-Free Chocolate Mousse
Cutting out dairy doesn't have to mean cutting out delicious, decadent desserts. Use the highest-quality dark chocolate for the best...
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Dried-Fruit & Apple Strudel
Phyllo pastry may seem decadent, but this is a great way to get healthy dried fruits, nuts and spices into...
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Red Rustic Cherry and Apple Tart
This freeform apple and cherry tart makes a nice change from classic pie. Use your favourite pie crust recipe if...
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Sparkling Red Cherry Punch
Sweeten your parties with this festive punch made of cherry juice, orange juice and your favourite sparkling wine or champagne....
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Cranberry Semifreddo with Toasted Almond Meringue
This almond-based dessert consists of 3 layers'a cranberry semifreddo, cranberry sorbet and crunchy toasted almond meringue.
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Raspberry Almond Macaroons
These raspberry almond macaroons aren't the coconut macaroon you probably know. They're a light French sandwich cookie.
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Almond-Orange-Cardamom Cookies
These nutty cookies are packed with heart-healthy almonds and delicately flavoured with orange and cardamom.
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Cherry, Quark and Pumpernickel Trifle
These German-style trifles are made of hearty pumpernickel and fresh Quark cheese and flavoured with cherries.
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Cinnamon Star Cookies
These crisp, spicy cinnamon star cookies make a perfect snack after a day outdoors. Serve them with big pitchers of...
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Crispy Cinnamon Cookies
These crispy cinnamon cookies are wonderfully quick and easy to make.
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Apple Puff Pancake
This amazing apple puff pancake can be ready for the oven in no time, and it only takes 20 minutes...
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Caramelized Apple Crêpes with Maple Syrup
If you don't have maple syrup, top the caramelized apple crêpes with honey, which is available locally in most places.
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Apple Cranberry Sangria
To make this apple cranberry sangria recipe truly local, make sure to adapt the ingredients depending on what is available...
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Vegan-Friendly Fig and Raspberry Rice Pudding
Figs and berries are a match made in health-food heaven.
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Chocolate Almond Smoothie
This satisfying, antioxidant-rich chocolate almond smoothie will keep the hunger away for hours.
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Apple Butter
A perfect condiment for toast, pancakes or fruit parfaits, Apple Butter is as versatile as it is delicious.
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Glazed Apple-Ricotta Tarts
Rich homemade pastry sets the stage for a creamy-sweet combination of ricotta cheese and caramelized apples. Infused with Calvados (apple...
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Dr. Merrell’s Morning Shake
Start your day right with this healthy, fruity morning shake.
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Matcha Green Tea Torte
Satisfy your cheesecake craving. Bonus: This green tea torte recipe is perfect for raw-food enthusiasts or anyone sensitive to milk...
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Flambéed Apple and Walnut Salad
This delicious cold-weather dessert of flambéed apple and walnuts is still light on calories.
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Baked Apples with Currants
This simple dessert will fill your home with the aroma of baking apples. Serve the baked apples and currants with...
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Whole Grain Crusted Apple Pie
Even when you're baking a treat you can make healthy choices. This apple pie is full of whole grain goodness,...
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Chocolate Raspberry Brownie Bites
Don't feel guilty about indulging in these bite-size chocolate raspberry brownies'the applesauce keeps them moist without any added fat. They...