Snacks

Middle East Platter

Make your own pita crisps to scoop up still-warm, creamy baba ghanouj (eggplant dip). Sumac is a wonderfully sour Middle...


Italian Riviera Platter

Oven-warm frittata, a few slices of prosciutto and a mozzarella and tomato salad turn antipasto into a feast.


Greek Island Platter

Greek food is utterly delicious, but whenever I eat it at a restaurant I end up finishing everything on the...


Maple Cinnamon Roasted Almonds

These roasted almonds, flavoured with sweet maple syrup and spicy cinnamon, are quick and easy to prepare and taste delicious.


Breakfast Power Smoothie

This delicious dairy-free smoothie uses silken tofu as a base blended with banana, juice and strawberries. Omit the protein powder...


Goat Cheese Tart with Caramelized Onions and Wild Blueberries

The tangy flavour of wild blueberries contrasts beautifully with the sweetness of the caramelized onions and the salty goat's cheese...


Lavash Pizza with a Salad of Greens, Gorgonzola and Toasted Almonds

This cheesy flatbread pizza is covered with fresh salad greens and almonds and makes a delicious appetizer.


Oat Bran and Almond Bread

For something different, try making this delicious almond bread. packed with heart-healthy oat bran

Almond-Orange-Cardamom Cookies

These nutty cookies are packed with heart-healthy almonds and delicately flavoured with orange and cardamom.


Cinnamon Star Cookies

These crisp, spicy cinnamon star cookies make a perfect snack after a day outdoors. Serve them with big pitchers of...


Crispy Cinnamon Cookies

These crispy cinnamon cookies are wonderfully quick and easy to make.


Classic Guacamole

The trick to making great guacamole is ripe avocados. It can be hard to find them ripe the day you...


Smoked Trout Spread

We made our own mayonnaise for this smoked trout spread using local oil, but you could use yogurt instead.


Vegan-Friendly Fig and Raspberry Rice Pudding

Figs and berries are a match made in health-food heaven.


Chocolate Almond Smoothie

This satisfying, antioxidant-rich chocolate almond smoothie will keep the hunger away for hours.


Power Up Granola

Have this tasty granola for breakfast, or pack it in a bag for a wholesome snack on-the-go.


Dr. Merrell’s Morning Shake

Start your day right with this healthy, fruity morning shake.

Apple Spice Muffins

Craving some freshly baked goods? Make these fruity apple spice muffins in just 15 minutes.


Apple Chicken Roll-Up

These sweet and savoury apple chicken snacks are a perfect lunch for those on a diet. They taste great and...


Avocado Carpaccio with Wild Blueberry Cottage Cheese Mix

This fresh avocado salad, topped with antioxidant-rich wild blueberries, makes a great afternoon snack or side dish.


Guacamole, Egg & Arugula on Crackers

The simple combination of ingredients and diverse textures in this lunch offer a twist to the traditional sandwich.


Fresh Almond-Herb Dip

Plain yogurt makes this dip a healthy alternative to fattier varieties; fresh herbs and green onion add flavour and roasted...


Chewy Walnut Trail Bars

Baked ahead of time, these chewy, nutrition-packed walnut trail bars are perfect for long trips, hikes or even work commutes.

Indian Spiced Party Mix

This spiced party mix is bound to be a hit, with a simple combination of walnuts and your favourite snack...


Dried Fruit Compote

Dried fruit compote makes a delicious heart-healthy breakfast, snack or dessert rich in vitamins C and E.


Winter Squash Bread

This moist, spicy winter squash bread is a perfect foil for almost any soup, from cream of tomato to fish...


Homemade Low-Fat Granola

Quick, simple and healthy, this versatile, homemade low-fat granola is more than just a breakfast cereal: add dried fruit for...


Smart Smoothie

This 270-calorie smart smoothie breakfast is packed with vitamin D.


Cherry-Melon Smoothie

Whip up this cherry-melon breakfast drink for a quick morning smoothie or refreshing dessert.