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- Escarole and Pepper Salad
This is a simple yet perfect green salad. You can use red onion rather than sweet onion, but because of its strength, soak sliced red onion in cold wa... - Quesadillas
If you have access to a stove where you lunch, assemble these Mexican sandwiches at home, then toast them just before eating. However, they're still t... - Yogurt Pear Smoothie
Fibre-rich smoothies are a nutritious way to fire up your energy in the morning. While berry smoothies are household standbys, this pear and apple rec... - Turkey or Veal with Lemon and Caper Sauce
Turkey breast or veal, quickly grilled over hot coals, thinly sliced and served with a reduced-fat sauce makes a wonderful lean dish.... - Olive Oil-Poached Salmon with Mint Salsa
Poaching salmon in olive oil makes it fragrant and moist -- and the fish absorbs very little of the oil. Garnish the salmon with fresh mint leaves, if... - Green and Red Salad
Don't let fennel's pale colour fool you -- this veggie is full of vitamins B and C, folate, potassium and antioxidants. Slices of sweet fennel add fre... - Psychedelic Kale Salad
Raw kale is nutrient-dense and high in beta-carotene, fibre and antioxidant vitamins such as C and K, as well as calcium and sulforaphane, a potent ch... - Arugula and Bocconcini Pasta
Peppery arugula is the main ingredient in this simple pasta. Top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, if you like. ... - Sweet and Savoury Puffed Brown Rice Energy Bars
If you can’t find roasted nori, use tongs to hold regular nori a few inches over a hot burner and toast it on both sides until fragrant. Whole-grain... - Crunchy Pumpkin Seed Cranberry Squares
Your favourite rice-cereal treat gets a fun and nutritious update with pumpkin seeds and dried cranberries. ... - Date and Walnut Energy Bars
This is a sweet and simple, yet totally satisfying, homemade treat – a healthy and nutritious "candy bar" that gives you a jolt of energy. ... - Beef Burgers with Sweet Balsamic Glaze
Seasonings and barbecue sauce give these beef burgers a serious flavour boost. Egg and bread or panko crumbs help bind them together deliciously.... - Caesar
Sweet, fruity drinks not your jam? Impress friends and family with handmade, from-scratch Caesars.... - Sangria
Fresh fruit, sugar and orange liqueur give a festive, summery taste to your favourite budget-friendly bottle of red wine. Prepare a pitcher to enjoy w... - Three-Pepper Grilled Chicken
All this garlic- and pepper-kissed chicken needs to be a full meal is a simple salad made of your favourite veggies. ... - Strawberry and Black Pepper Sorbet
Pepper and strawberries might seem like an odd combination, but they complement each other nicely. The pepper adds a little sparkle at the end of each... - Chocolate Sundae Sauce
A homemade chocolate sauce of bittersweet and milk chocolate goes with anything! Try it over ice cream, with banana splits and poured over cake and fr... - Chocolate-Almond Brown Rice Pudding
Current scientific research on cocoa is making chocolate lovers very happy indeed. And it's the type of chocolate contained in this dessert that's get... - Skewered Mozzarella Pull Aparts
Ooey gooey goodness! If fresh mozzarella is unavailable, choose a full-fat mozzarella ball (not partly skimmed) and slice thinly. Bamboo skewers tend ... - Blood Orange and Fennel Salad
Salads are a no-brainer for those with a gluten sensitivity or intolerance, but this one's a pleasure to eat, too. Fresh orange segments and light fen... - Mâche Salad with Goat Cheese
April is really a cruel month, with its promise of spring, yet nothing has really grown enough to eat yet. But if, by chance, you spread a few lamb's ... - Grilled Corn Salad with Chorizo Sausage
By adding a small amount of chorizo, you get lots of flavour without too much fat or sodium; use either mild or hot to suit your taste.... - Grilled Sweet Potato Salad
Sweet potatoes are a rich source of beta-carotene and vitamins A and C. We added crunch with sliced radishes and pickles that help bring out the potat... - Cauliflower "Steaks"
Use these as a vegetarian substitute for beef steaks or a healthy side. Look for cauliflower that's as round and dense as possible; you'll get two or ... - Breakfast Bananas
You've probably made a sweet version of this using chocolate chips and marshmallows, but with a few healthy changes, this campfire treat makes for a w...