Juice of 1/2 lemon

Pumpkin and Lentil Salad

Like most salads, this recipe is high in fibre, but the protein from the lentils, pistachios and cheese means that it is hearty and satisfying enough to be served on its own, or with bread, as a light main meal.

Spanish Style Rice Salad with Wild Sockeye Salmon and Shiitake Dust

Served as a room temperature salad. Perfect for a spring weekend lunch.


Vegetable & Pork Coconut Curry

I love my curry spicy, so I included a pinch of chili flakes to give it a bit of a...


Broccoli-Pistachio Soup

Broccoli florets are a surefire way to load up on vitamin C, an antioxidant that may cut the risk of...


Lemon-Ricotta Pancakes with Cherry Sauce

Lower-fat ricotta gives these pancakes rich flavour and extra protein without too much fat and calories. Top with cherries, which...

Fusilli Salad with Ham and Lima Beans

This hearty salad features pesto made of walnuts and peppery watercress leaves'a savory twist on the classic basil-pine nut version'with...


Hot Chili Lamb in Pita Pockets

How yummy is this? Thin lamb slices are stir-fried with such lovely flavorings as garlic, ginger, mint, and a little...

Salmon Sweet-Potato Curry

Weight-loss bonus: A 2012 study in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics found that increased fish intake...


Smoked Salmon Sandwiches

Weight-loss bonus: A number of studies show that the fibre in rye bread can suppress your appetite, helping to keep...


Garides Youvetsi Me Feta (Shrimp with Feta)

In Greece, this dish is traditionally made in clay pots, but you can use a casserole dish or Dutch oven....


Melitzanosalata (Eggplant Dip)

Eggplants are a Greek's best friend. Roasted eggplants, even better! Melitzanosalata is served at most Greek tavernas and is delicious...

Prosciutto-Stuffed Chicken Breasts

This stylish-looking main course is surprisingly easy to make. The prosciutto-stuffed chicken breasts can be prepared in advance and kept...


Chicken Fajitas with Tomato Salsa

Although in Mexico 'fajitas' refers to a specific cut of beef, the term has also come to describe a combination...


Indian Lamb with Spiced Lentils

Freshly ground spices make this Indian lamb curry fabulously fragrant, while spiced lentils give texture and substance, as well as...


Lamb Kebabs with Greek Salad

Cubes of lamb flavoured with a mixture of garlic, lemon and fresh oregano are cooked on skewers. The lamb kebabs...