Bulgur Wheat and Shrimp Salad
A coarsely ground wheat grain, bulgur is quick to prepare and makes an ideal pantry standby to use in hot and cold dishes. This nutty-textured, colorful salad is lovely to look at and full of flavorful goodness.
Thai Beef Salad
Lean steak marinated in soy, garlic and lime juice lends an Asian take to this pretty salad. Basil, cilantro, and...
Rice and Cilantro Salad
Perfect as a side, a taco filling or just on its own, this cilantro salad is a great dish for...
Grilled Shrimp Soft Tacos
If you're purchasing your shrimp fresh, be sure to devein them. This means gently pulling out the dark intestinal tract...
Coconut Curry Cod with Bok Choy
You can use either fresh or frozen fillets for this recipe. The coconut curry sauce is also great with mussels;...
Scallop and Guacamole Appetizer
Scallops are low in saturated fats, high in vitamin B12, and a good source of omega-3 fatty acids. You'll want...
Thai chicken curry
It is easy to keep the fat content low in a tangy Thai curry as there is no need to...
Jerk pork with grilled pineapple and corn
A spicy Jamaican paste, made with fiery chili peppers, fragrant allspice and thyme, flavours and tenderizes the pork in this...
Blackened chicken
The spiced coating on the chicken breasts cooks to a delicious crunchy crust, keeping the inside flesh really juicy. It's...
Pad Thai noodles with shrimp
Typical Thai flavours, including chili pepper, lime and coconut, combine in this aromatic stir-fry of shrimp, noodles and Asian vegetables....
Sardine and pepper toast
A no-cook recipe is perfect for a light lunch when time is short. Remember to include the sardine bones in...
Chicken, Avocado and Alfalfa Club Sandwich
This toasted, triple-decker sandwich is packed with creamy, mashed avocado, rich in healthy unsaturated fats. Lean chicken, juicy tomatoes and...
Goat’s cheese and watermelon salad
Juicy watermelon makes the perfect partner to tangy goat's cheese in this easy-to-assemble pasta salad. Flavour and texture are provided...
Egg mayonnaise salad with smoked salmon
This variation on the classic egg mayonnaise salad uses little quail's eggs with a creamy yet light mayonnaise and yogourt...
Smoked trout niçoise
A variation on a colourful Provençale favourite, this hearty salad is just perfect for an early summer lunch, making the...
Thai Vibe
This Thai-inspired noodle salad contains kelp noodles which are easily available at your local health stores. Kelp is a seaweed...
Paul Finkelstein’s ‘Breakfast Noodle Soup
"Noodle soup with vegetables is a popular breakfast in many parts of the world," says 'Finkelstein. "I love breakfast soup...
Coleslaw
This tangy, colourful salad isn't your traditional picnic coleslaw. The cumin and cilantro add some unexpected flavours
CC’s Crab Cakes with Easy Lime Aioli
Your next summer dinner party is sure to be a hit with this light, tasty appetizer, from "Fearless in the...
Quinoa Salad with Mango and Walnuts
Quick-cooking quinoa is combined with mango, red pepper and walnuts for a tasty, healthful salad.
Spinach Guacamole Quesadillas
Antioxidant-rich spinach and creamy avocados create a hearty yet healthy filling for high fibre whole grain tortillas. Add some jalapeños...
Baked Salmon with Citrus Salad
The sweet and tangy citrus salad turns this salmon into a kid-friendly dish
Soba Noodle Vegetable Salad
This tasty vegetarian noodle salad packs up easily for a healthy lunch.
Mango Peanut Salsa
Use this mango peanut salsa as a topping for your favourite meat or fish, or toss together with salad greens...
Julienne Salad with Chipotle Shrimp
This dish is full of diversity: The sweetness of the mango, tartness of the lime and smoky spiciness of the...
The Okarito
This alcoholic cocktail balances the tart flavour of kiwifruit, lime and rhubarb with the sweetness of apple juice and a...
Tuna Tataki
This is Best Health's version of the popular Tuna Tataki from Canada's Cactus Club Café.
Vietnamese Noodle Soup
If you have any meat, vegetable or tofu leftovers in the fridge, this Vietnamese staple is your chance to give...