Lunch

Everything-but-the-kitchen-sink Salad

This salad helps keep me from wasting things in my crisper. And when I crave veggies, it's the meal I...


Tomato Basil Soup

This is a simple recipe that can double as a sauce for pasta. Tomatoes are chock full of the antioxidant...


Japanese Tomato & Tofu Soup

Dashi stock is the base for many Japanese dishes. It's sold as a powder and is available from most large...


Chinese Chicken & Corn Soup

This soup can be spiced up with a sprinkle of cumin or paprika, or you can swap the chicken for...


Thai ‘Tom Yum’ Prawn Soup

This beautiful-looking soup is bursting with flavour. You'll need to get some of the ingredients at an Asian grocery store....


Sweet Potato Almond Chipotle Soup

This soup is a perfect balance of sweet from the sweet potato, earthy from the almonds and heat from the...


Sunflower Seed Beet Pizza

The crust of this pizza is lighter tasting, with a distinct beet flavor. Beets are alkaline-forming, so this is a...


Chicken Pasta Salad

Instead of sandwiches, Abbey Chan (daughter of registered dietitian Sue Mah) loves taking pasta to school for lunch. This recipe...

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“Fries” with a Twist

Sweet potatoes are packed with vitamin A, and phytochemicals in these Purple Viking potatoes can help lower blood pressure. Plus,...


Yogurty Potato Salad

A creamy potato salad that isn't packed full of fat, this also provides some extra greens (and tastes delicious!).


Casablanca Chicken Salad

This is light and easy to prepare, plus you can serve it warm or cold.


Caprese Salad Baguettes

I love mozzarella cheese with this sandwich, but other cheeses also work well. For example, try sprinkling on some feta...


Greek Salad with Barley and Chicken

Grains, such as barley, are virtually fat free, a good source of dietary fibre and low in cholesterol. The dressing...


Kitchen Sink Quinoa Salad

Adapt this recipe to any leftover vegetables in your crisper, the more the merrier! Halved cherry tomatoes are a great...


Bulgur, Orange & Beet Salad

Nutty and with a citrus zest, almonds add good (monounsaturated fat) to this salad. For more crunch, toast the almonds...


Poached Salmon Salad Sandwiches

For extra flavour, add white wine and herbs to the water before poaching the salmon. Leave the skin on for...


Hummus & Tabouleh Sandwiches

These pitas are filled with Mediterranean flavours. You can find tahihi, a sesame paste, in health food and large grocery...

Grilled Veggie and Turkey Bagels

This hearty recipe is satisfying served open-faced, but if you're really hungry, use a whole bagel for each sandwich.


Kale Brunch Pies

Perfect for Sunday brunch, these heart-healthy pies are all about the kale. Make ahead of time and serve at room...


Sweet-Potato Savoury Scones

We kept the calorie count low in these fluffy, vibrant orange scones by not including cheese or cream. Serve with...


Coq au vin avec legumes

This lighter version of the great French classic, chicken in red wine sauce, is lower in fat and includes more...


Greek stifado

A tempting beef casserole - with artichoke hearts, fava beans, new potatoes and juicy, purple-skinned kalamata olives - that is...


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Goat’s cheese, spinach and pesto lasagna

Fresh pasta needs only brief oven-baking. Used in a vegetarian lasagna it is layered with wilted fresh spinach and juicy...

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Jumbo Mushrooms with Camembert and Pine Nuts

Large flat mushrooms are ideal for stuffing with your favourite filling. These ones are topped with slices of creamy cheese,...


Salmon and Asparagus Lasagna

It's always interesting to try a few changes with a familiar dish. This is an attractive and healthy variation on...


Crab and Shrimp Cakes

Homemade fish cakes are always a special treat. They are the ultimate all-in-one dish, as they contain fish, potato and...


Chicken and Broccoli Pasta Bake

A healthy, quick and easy family meal, this hearty bake combines ready-cooked chicken and whole wheat pasta in a cheesy...


Peppers Stuffed with Beef and Tomatoes

Choose large, firm peppers ' they make the perfect container for a herb beef, tomato and fresh breadcrumb mixture, topped...


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Fish, shrimp and prosciutto brochettes

Sumptuous seafood on skewers with cheerful yellow pepper, baby tomatoes and cubes of bread makes an attractive meal, great for...