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Herbed Butternut Squash

"This is just one of many ways I prepare butternut squash for my two girls. It’s a winter staple in...


Spaghetti Squash & Sausage Easy Meal

"I first created my son’s favourite dish using homegrown squash, kielbasa and salsa. This variation uses only a few ingredients."...


Grilled Cauliflower Wedges

"This meal is incredibly easy, yet is packed with flavor and looks like a dish from a five-star restaurant. The...


Jamie Oliver’s Angry Bean Salad

Warm Arrabbiata dressing, chilled baby mozzarella, fresh mint.


Jamie Oliver’s Spiced Parsnip Soup

Silky pappadams & funky crisps.


Spinach and Feta Omelettes

This high-protein breakfast will help sustain your energy levels for hours. For extra fibre, serve the omelette with wholegrain toast....


Roasted Tomato, Cannellini Bean and Avocado Salad with Pan-Fried Eggs

Tomatoes and white beans are a classic Italian combination that makes a perfect base for fried eggs. This dish is...


Blueberry and Cranberry Crunch

Start your day with this healthy mixture of fruit, nuts and seeds, served with low-fat milk or yogurt. In summer,...

Prosciutto and Fresh Fig Crostini

Not sure how to top your crostini? Try Chef Vanessa Gianfrancesco's recipe, which combines prosciutto, figs and mascarpone cheese. Buon...


Extra-Meaty Pasta Sauce

Finding time to make a home-cooked meal is challenging for most, and making use of the freezer is a great...


Rustic Mushroom and Vegetable Pizza

Few things go together as well as mushroom and bell peppers.


Baked Tofu Squares with Tomato Relish

This snack of tofu with a richly spiced tomato relish combines the benefits of soy protein with the cancer-fighting properties...


Grilled Vegetables with Romesco Sauce

The variety of grilled vegetables of different colours in this recipe, served Italian-style with a romesco sauce, makes for a...


Chicken Liver Salad

This dish provides the nutrient-rich benefits of liver, combined with the high levels of anti-oxidants found in oranges, parsley and...


Lentil, Ricotta and Herb Muffins

The combination of lentils, ricotta and tomato paste make these muffins a high-protein and very nutritious snack. Bon appetit!


Tuna and Egg Filo Tartlets

This nutritious dish is high in protein and it also provides good amounts of omega-3 oils and anti-oxidants.


Frozen Pea Soup

Leeks contain flavonoids with powerful anti-oxidant effects. Here, they are combined with nutrient-rich green peas and the anti-oxidants of mint.

Mushroom-Soup Milkshake

Mushroom soup that looks like a milkshake? It's an April Fool's Day recipe that will surprise your guests, but could...


Gluten-Free Cranberry Walnut Stuffing

Accented with seasonal cranberries, fresh sage and crunchy walnuts, this holiday recipe will leave you and your family coming back...


Roasted Carrot and Caraway Soup

Roasting the carrots enhances their natural sweetness in this aromatic soup. The caraway seeds complement the carrots beautifully.


Spicy Lentil Soup with Pumpkin, Tomato and Green Beans

You can use any type of Indian curry paste, from a mild korma to a spicy vindaloo, or leave it...


Roasted Red Capsicum and Tomato Soup

This gorgeous red soup will brighten any autumn or winter meal. Its rich colour reflects its high anti-oxidant content. Roasting...


Leek Soup with Oysters and Wholegrain Flatbreads

You can include any seeds or nuts in these easy flatbreads. Try using sesame seeds, chia seeds, flax seeds or...

Tuscan-Style Chicken, Bean and Tomato Soup

This is a great winter soup, and it freezes well, too! Simply divide it into individual portions before freezing. Use...


Chuck Hughes’ Tomato Pie with Herb Salad

This savoury pie recipe from Canadian celebrity chef Chuck Hughes combines fresh tomatoes, basil and sweet onions in a delicate...


Zucchini-Carrot Crustless Quiche

Carrots are super-rich in the disease-fighting antioxidant beta-carotene, which your body uses to make vitamin A.


Mediterranean Chicken with Mixed Vegetables

Fennel, green beans, and white kidney beans add folate, calcium, and fibre to an earthy chicken dish.


Wholemeal Walnut and Grape Focaccia

Red grapes, walnuts and rosemary combine beautifully in this elegant and wholesome Italian-style bread that is high in anti-oxidants and...


Guilt-Free Chocolate Brownies

Black beans boost the nutritional value of these brownies, adding fibre, minerals, and low glycaemic index carbohydrate to keep you...