Food Tips

Here’s where you can discover the healthiest snacks to buy, the kitchen gadgets you’re seriously underusing and microwave hacks that’ll make you better in the kitchen.

10 deliciously different ways to use basil

When the markets are overflowing with fresh bunches of basil, make the most of it with these creative ideas


7 lamb recipes to try

Tired of the usual chicken, pork, or beef? We've gathered some creative yet simple lamb recipes that we're sure your...


8 delicious cupcake recipes

Don't want to skip dessert? Keep portions in check with a delicious treat that's the perfect size for one person:...


5 types of cookware your kitchen needs

Our favourite chef shares the five types of cookware every kitchen should have


8 healthy ways to enjoy spices

Not only do spices boast many health benefits, they also kick up the flavour in any dish. Try these meal...


3 delicious stew recipes

Hot and hearty one-pot meals the whole family will love


6 surprising and healthy ways to flavour your popcorn

Move over, butter and salt. Here are six healthy, mouth-watering ways to ramp up the flavour on this simple-to-make snack


Our best healthy stew recipes

Curl up with a bowl of healthy, comforting stew to keep you warm during the cold winter months

Our best healthy meatless recipes

These healthy vegetarian and vegan recipes pack lots of protein, vegetables, and most importantly - flavour


8 healthy ways to eat citrus fruit

Citrus fruits are loaded with vitamin C and disease-fighting antioxidants. Try these delicious ideas to add them to your diet


5 healthy gadgets to add to your kitchen

Need help creating nutritious meals? These kitchen gadgets will help you become a healthier cook


8 healthy snacks under 150 calories

Snacks are an important part of a healthy diet'but don't reach for empty calories. These options are all under 150...


5 healthy ideas for turkey leftovers

Put leftover turkey to good use with these healthy options


Meatless Monday: Caramelized Cabbage

I made this simple cabbage dish during an organic vegetarian cooking class in Tuscany, and I still can’t believe how


8 healthy ways to eat onions

Onions may be small, but they pack lots of health benefits in their many layers. Here are some delicious ways...


Healthy and simple holiday roasts

While many think of roasts as time-consuming, they are actually quick meals to prep, so you can get on with...


8 substitutions for healthier holiday cooking

Enjoy healthier versions of your favourite holiday dishes by making these sneaky ingredient switches

8 healthy ways to eat cranberries and pomegranates

Eat more antioxidant-filled cranberries and pomegranates with these healthy recipe ideas


Bad habits that affect your sense of taste

Food is too good to deny yourself the pleasure of fully tasting it. Avoid these bad habits to ensure you...


3 ways to save on healthy foods

Want healthy, gourmet meals, without spending a lot of cash? Smart Cookie Katie Dunsworth shares her tips


3 ways to prepare garlic

Prepare these three garlic recipes in advance so you can add them to meals when you're too busy to peel...


5 healthy back-to-school snack bars

We put these satisfying snack bars to the test


7 healthy ways to eat plums

Looking for a fresh and tasty way to enjoy plums? Try these seven delicious ideas

Healthy snacks to eat on the go

Don't wait for the morning rush to think about which snacks to pack. Prepare these snacks in advance so you...


Our best healthy plum recipes

Not only are plums delicious, they're packed with vitamins C and K, help the body form collagen and help increase...


5 crunchy snacks in 100-calorie portions

What are the best and worst crunchy snacks in terms of fat and salt? Here's how five popular snacks compare


15 guilt-free snack ideas

Snacking is an effective way to stave off hunger and lose weight. Just make sure you munch on healthy snacks....


5 gadgets to improve your grilling

There are now so many utensils that make it easy to barbecue and enhance the flavour of foods. Here are...


Is it true that foods lose their nutritional value after cooking?

Worried about your food losing its nutrients after you cook it? Here's what you need to know