
Herbed Eggplant Lasagna
Eggplants make delicious lasagna, but traditional methods usually involve slicing and frying them in copious quantities of oil. Here, eggplant...

Fusilli and Meatballs
Unlike traditional recipes, these meatballs are low in fat, yet they're full of the terrific taste you crave. Long curls...

Salmon Cakes with Creamy Tomato-Garlic Sauce
Give those fatty beef burgers a miss and try these heart-healthy, thick, juicy salmon 'burgers' instead. And while you're at...

Roast Salmon Strips with Potato Salad
This elegant entree is what the French would call a 'salade composée''a salad where the elements are arranged separately. In...

Pork Pot-Sticker Dumplings with Peanut Salad
These fragrant Chinese-style pasta purses are made with wonton wrappers. The pork pot stickers are part fried, then simmered in...

Dim Sum with Dipping Sauce
These Chinese dumplings have a chicken filling, which is lighter than the traditional pork mixture. Wonton wrappers, sold in most...

Spicy Chicken Satay
Moist, gingery cubes of chicken and crunchy vegetables are cooked on skewers and served with peanut sauce. Wedges of lime...

Avocado and Shrimp Cups
Here, lettuce-lined bowls are filled with shrimp and avocado, mixed with spiced new potatoes and topped with yogurt for a...

Rice Croquettes with Mozzarella
These rice croquettes are moulded around nuggets of mozzarella and rolled in breadcrumbs before cooking. Traditionally croquettes are deep-fried, but...

Crudites with Three Dips
Few foods are healthier than raw vegetables, so serve these crudites with tempting low-fat dips for a starter. Or, for...

Vegetable Chips with Spicy Peanut Dip
Oven-baked vegetable chips are not only healthier than those that are fried, their flavour is fresher and more concentrated, too....

Sun-Dried Tomato and Basil Crostini
Little bites of bliss, bursting with all the flavours of the Mediterranean. Here, sundried tomatoes are marinated with a blend...

Hot and Spicy Black Bean Dip
Update your party menu with a chili-laced black bean dip that's practically fat-free and an excellent source of fibre. The...

Creamy Tomato and Crab Soup
This tasty, hearty tomato seafood soup is surprisingly quick and easy to make using fresh crab meat. The flaky crab...

Creamy Chicken and Corn Soup
This hearty soup tastes really creamy, yet it doesn't contain any cream! Made with cooked chicken and fresh corn and...

Mediterranean Roasted Vegetable Soup
Roasting the onions, garlic, peppers, potatoes and zucchini caramelizes their natural sugars to bring out tantalizing sweetness. The pan juices,...

Chunky Gazpacho with Garlic Croutons
This chilled soup is a delicious concoction of tomatoes, red and green peppers and cucumbers with a hint of garlic'all...

Herbed Chicken and Potato Soup
The simple, delicious flavours of this herbed chicken and potato soup will make it popular with adults and children alike....

Hearty Vegetable Pesto Soup
Fragrant basil pesto adds a taste of summer to this healthier version of a classic French vegetable pesto soup. Aromatic...

Roasted Vegetable Baguettes
These Mediterranean-style 'sandwiches' are generously filled with peppers, zucchinis and red onion, spiked with garlic and rosemary, and topped with...

Avocado and Chicken Club Sandwich
You'll love our healthy spin on the classic chicken club.

Indian Chicken and Broccoli Wrap
These mouthwatering Indian chicken and broccoli snacks are quick to make. They use whole-wheat pita wraps instead of the traditional...

Leek and Prosciutto Pizza Muffins
Leek and prosciutto combine with basil and mozzarella to make a sophisticated pizza-style topping for whole-wheat muffins. Serve with a...

Potato and Zucchini Tortilla
This potato and zucchini tortilla is made from the simplest ingredients: eggs, onions and potatoes. Cooked like a flat omelette...

Potato Cakes with Baked Tomatoes
Potato cakes, flavoured with leeks, tasty cheese and fresh herbs, make a satisfying vegetarian meal served with baked tomatoes and...

Lima Beans and Bacon on Toast
Here's a new version of beans on toast, combining creamy lima beans with crisp bacon, cottage cheese and mustard. Accompanied...

Herbed French Toast with Mushrooms
Give breakfast or brunch a new twist with this savoury version of French toast. Triangles of bread are dipped into...

Caramelized Banana Crumpets
Forget about smothering toasted crumpets in butter; this low-fat topping is yummy and much healthier. Mashed bananas are mixed with...

Blueberry Popovers with Berry Salad
Similar to Yorkshire puddings, popovers are a much-loved treat, and the sweet version here is perfect for breakfast or brunch....