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Quinoa Porridge

Bring variety to breakfast by skipping the oats and cooking up some healthy, protein-rich quinoa instead


Hemp Pesto

Use this hempseed pesto variation anywhere you would use a standard pesto


New twists on 10 great foods

Stuck in a healthy-food rut? Add in variety with these tasty alternatives to 10 healthy staples


Our best healthy dessert recipes

You can have your cake and eat it too when you whip up your own healthy desserts packed with fresh,...


Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Apples, Almonds and Blue Cheese

Serve this dish with brown rice that's been cooked in chicken broth (and tossed with fresh parsley) or angel hair...


Strawberry-Cucumber Salad with Almonds and Mint in Strawberry Vinaigrette

Since the vinaigrette is made with strawberry preserves, you get an extra blast of strawberry sweetness in every bite. English...


Seared Scallops with Pomegranate-Almond Glaze

Tender scallops are nestled in a sauce of sweet and tart pomegranate juice and topped with golden brown, wonderfully nutty...


Honey-Braised Pork Chops with Pears, Red Onion, Feta and Almonds

Pork and fruit have a natural affinity: pork's mild, tender meat pairs nicely with sweet, succulent produce. In this dish,...

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...


Fruit of the Day Cobbler with Cinnamon Almond Topping

Why call this 'fruit of the day' cobbler? Because you can use any seasonal or farm stand fruit you love!...


Caramelized Ginger and Almond Snack Mix

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


3 healthier summer treats

It sure was tough, but somebody had to do it'so we tested some of the latest offerings in better-for-you frozen...


Garam Masala

Garam masala is a spice mix that's a staple in Punjabi-Indian dishes. This recipe, which I got from my mother,...


Happiness is a slow-roasted tomato

I first tasted slow-roasted tomatoes one hot summer several years ago. They were fleshy and deep red, with edges that...


How I learned to love bananas

Even today, I am no great fan of eating bananas plain. But I find it very easy to tuck away...


Slow-Roasted Tomato Pesto

A plain slow-roasted tomato is hard to beat, but should you want to take yours a step further, try this...


Slow-Roasted Tomatoes with Coriander

I like to use Roma tomatoes, but you could use almost any. Romas have very little juice and dense, meaty...

Bread Salad with Cherries, Arugula and Goat Cheese

This isn't so much a recipe as a formula, the kind of thing you bang together on a summer day...


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...


Flavourful low-salt cooking

Get tips from Best Health readers on reducing your salt intake without sacrificing flavour


Grilled Tuna with Zucchini Pasta and Artichoke Sauce

Make good use of excess summer zucchini by creating "pasta", tossing with a flavourful artichoke and tomato sauce and serving...


What’s your favourite pre-workout snack’contest rules

Find out how you can have a chance to win by telling us how your hobbies help keep you happy


3 fresh summer salads

Chef Paul Finkelstein uses the season's freshest ingredients for a new take on salads'the perfect dish for entertaining alfresco on...

Grilled Asparagus Vinaigrette

I've paired this salad with smoked trout, but any fish will work. Brush any leftover vinaigrette on baguette slices and...


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...


Arugula & Strawberry Salad

While simple in design, this salad is complex in flavour. The spicy arugula, sweet fresh strawberries, crunchy toasted almonds and...


6 healthy antioxidant cocktails

Treat guests to healthy cocktails (or virgin refreshments) with these antioxidant-rich recipes


Elixir de Vie

Earl Grey tea adds depth to this fruity virgin cocktail of apple juice, blackberries and raspberries.


La Belle Capsicum

Red bell pepper and herb liqueur add a unique touch to this Scotch-and-whisky cocktail that's fit for the boys.