Recipes

Sweet and Sour Chicken

In about the time it takes to order and pick up Chinese takeout, you can make this much healthier version of sweet & sour chicken. Our version loses all the saturated fat that comes from deep-frying, along with the extra sugar and salt. If you prefer, use tofu instead of...

Inside Out Lasanga

Here we take basic lasagna ingredients—ricotta cheese, pasta and tomatoes—and skip the layering and long baking time to make a super-quick and satisfying meal for the whole family. To cut down on prep time, look for presliced mushrooms. For meat lovers, brown some crumbled turkey sausage along with the onions...

Guacamole Stuffed Mini Peppers

The simple homemade guacamole in this healthy snack recipe couldn't be easier to whip up! We cut some carbs by stuffing the guac in halved mini bell peppers—or use them as guacamole dippers instead of tortilla chips. Ingredients 1 serving ½ ripe avocado ¼ teaspoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon chopped...

Sweet Crunchy Potato Chips

Make perfectly crunchy veggie chips at home with this healthy recipe. Use a mandoline to slice the sweet potatoes extra-thin for the optimum crunch! Ingredients 5 servings 1 large sweet potato (about 1 pound), thinly sliced (about ⅛ inch thick) 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil ½ teaspoon salt Preparation 1.Preheat...

Spiced Breakfast Quinoa

Quinoa is often turned into a creamy hot breakfast cereal in Bolivia, where much of the world's quinoa is grown. This healthy breakfast quinoa recipe is a hot cereal that is infused with an aromatic chai-inspired blend of spices—cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger. Ingredients 2 servings 1 cup low-fat milk ½...

High Protein Breakfast Tacos

In this high-protein breakfast taco recipe, black beans, eggs and cheese are folded into corn tortillas and topped with your favorite salsa. Ingredients 1 serving 2 large eggs 2 large egg whites 2 tablespoons shredded Cheddar cheese ½ cup canned black beans, rinsed 2 6-inch corn tortillas, heated 4 teaspoons...

BBQ Tofu Sandwich

Though vegetarian BBQ may be an oxymoron, once you take a bite of this delicious tofu sandwich topped with coleslaw and dill pickles you won't mind the contradiction. Serve with: Baked beans and corn on the cob. Ingredients 4 servings ¼ cup thinly sliced onion 1 14-ounce package extra-firm or...

Stuffed Pork Sandwich

The classic Cuban sandwich inspired this recipe. The original is made with ham, roasted pork, Swiss cheese and pickles pressed and griddled between two pieces of soft white bread. Our version cuts down on the meat and is served on a soft whole-wheat bun. Feel free to press it in...

Beef Tacos With Avocado Salsa

Loosely translated as "minced meat," the traditional texture of carne picada ranges from finely chopped to ground. Here we start with brisket, which becomes nice and tender in the slow cooker, then shred and chop the meat before serving. The seasoning is flavorful but not too spicy. Blistered jalapeños added...

Home Made Fish Sticks

You can make these homemade fish sticks in about the same amount of time it takes to bake a box of the frozen kind—with a fraction of the fat. Ingredients 4 servings Canola oil cooking spray 1 cup whole-wheat...

Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Pesto and Asparagus

Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Pesto and Asparagus Serves 4 Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts, boneless 16 asparagus stalks, cut into quarters one large handful of fresh basil, minced (keep some for garnish) 1/4 cup parmesan, grated 2 large tomatoes, diced 16 olives, chopped and pitted 4 cloves of garlic, minced 1...

Turkey, mango and macadamia salad

Turkey, mango and macadamia salad Serves 4 Ingredients: 125 g light natural yoghurt ¼ cup 97% fat free praise mayo ½ teaspoon dried chilli flakes 1/3 cup coriander seeds 420 g tin of mixed beans, drained and rinsed 2 red capsicums sliced 1 red onion thinly slice 1 large mango...