Food

A sprinkle of almonds add a crunch to this salad of cooked carrots. Almonds are a rich source of vitamins,...

Grains of whole wheat have a distinctive sweet, nutty flavour. Here they are mixed with corn, toasted walnuts and crisp...

This simple yet tasty salad is perfect for a family dinner or side salad at a backyard barbecue.

The latest ingredient for optimal health? Reishi mushrooms. Said to promote balance and calmness in the nervous system and even...

This reishi cappuccino is a great way to enjoy the healing benefits of a reishi mushroom tonic.

One of the first grains to be dubbed a 'superfood', quinoa is a complete protein (possessing all nine essential amino...

'Escalivada' comes from a Catalan word meaning 'to roast over embers'. It is traditionally served as a first course or...

Full-flavoured shiitake mushrooms are poached with more delicate chanterelles and oyster mushrooms, then tossed with herbs and topped with softly...

The Incas called quinoa 'the mother of all grains' due to its excessive nutritional value. You can spruce up the...

Here, young tender leeks are marinated in a piquant tarragon vinaigrette and then sprinkled with hard-boiled eggs and toasted breadcrumbs....

Risoni is a fine, rice-shaped pasta that is perfect for salads. You can use any small pasta shapes in this...

This hearty salad is sure to fill you up with a combination of tuna, egg and vegetables.

The rice, with its slightly chewy texture and Indian spices, provides the perfect backdrop for tender chicken, crunchy raw vegetables,...

Get a hefty serving of vegetables with this platter for two.

Marinated chicken strips are threaded onto skewers, then cooked and served on top of a rice and crunchy vegetable mixture...

A variation on the classic caesar salad, this one is more substantial as it includes chunks of tender chicken, green...

This salad is a perfect partner for lamb or chicken, or can be served as a starter before a light...

Serve this bean salad with toasted crusty bread rubbed with garlic. This salad also makes a very good filling for...

High in protein, fibre, vitamins and minerals quinoa is highly nutritious, with a mild flavour.

This filling salad is easy to make using only a few ingredients. Mix it up a little and add a...

One of the joys of a roast turkey or chicken is the tender meat least over that is perfect for...

Chargrilled duck and vegetables are served on a bed of salad leaves, herbs and toasted buckwheat.

The pears, watercress and blue cheese are perfectly complemented by the subtle walnut oil dressing. Lightly toasted walnut pieces add...

This wonderful Thai salad with fresh mint, basil, coriander and lime makes a perfect light lunch or dinner. The tender...

Tea sommelier Michelle Pierce Hamilton gives the rundown on teas versus tisanes (who knew chamomile tea isn’t actually a tea?!)...

Do high calorie counts influence your order at restaurants?

Like a burrito bowl, only so much better.

Have you vowed to clean up your eating habits? You've found the right go-to dish.

Smoothie bowls were so 2016!