Desserts & Drinks

Smoothie Pops

Adapt this recipe to use whatever fruit you want'peaches, plums, pears, mango'all blend up well. We made this one with...


Blueberry-Avocado Layered Smoothie

Look after your mind and your heart with this blueberry-avocado layered smoothie recipe that we adapted from the Wild Blueberry...


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Watermelon Bliss Smoothie

Watermelon is a refreshing treat that's also an excellent hydrator . Blended with low-fat plain yogurt and fresh or frozen...


Peach Smoothie

Boost your fruit intake with this delicious peach smoothie.


Banana Pear Smoothie

Power up your morning with this pear-and-banana smoothie. One serving has almost a quarter of your daily vitamin C requirements....


The Southside of Morocco Smoothie

A refreshing twist on the traditional breakfast smoothie, this drink uses Moroccan inspired flavours to create a deliciously uplifting beverage...


Almond Meringue Kisses

What could be better for Valentine's Day than a kiss from your sweetie? Perhaps a homemade almond meringue kiss! Easy...


Superwoman Smoothie

Popeye was right: Spinach will keep you strong. Swedish researchers have found that inorganic nitrate'abundant in spinach'results in muscles using...

Parsnip & Carrot Cupcakes

Your kitchen will be filled with the aromas of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and allspice when you whip up a batch...


Velvety Beet Brownies

Beet purée enriches the flavour and moisture of these dense, dark chocolate brownies. Loaded with antioxidants (and free of nuts),...


Baked Cinnamon-Honey Plantain

Native to Southeast Asia, plantains resemble large bananas but are hard, starchy and bland, and need to be cooked before...


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Carrot tart

Carrots make a great filling for a tart because they are sweet and colourful. Here the smooth and creamy filling...


Goat’s Cheese and Cranberry Strudel

An impressive centrepiece for a festive vegetarian meal, this crisp phyllo pastry ring is filled with mushrooms, hazelnuts, vivid, tart...


Super Powered Breakfast Smoothie

This tasty blend of nutritious raw ingredients from nutritionist Meghan Telpner will bring energy to your mornings


Chocolate Blueberry Smoothie with Kale

This blend of superpower foods kale, blueberries, cacao and hemp makes a tasty, nutritious breakfast or snack


Tropical Green smoothie

The sweet-tart flavours of pineapple and mango brighten kale for a tasty, vitamin-rich green smoothie


La Belle Verte

Bring kale to breakfast with this healthy green smoothie from Montreal raw-food restaurant Crudessence

Blueberry-Strawberry Mousse (It’s not yogurt!)

Take advantage of all the fresh berries available at your local grocery stores. This light dessert will satisfy even the...


Flourless Chocolate Cake

Enjoy the richness of chocolate'without gluten! This dessert is definitely decadent. Just a small slice with a cup of coffee...


Lemon and Lavender Tea Cookies

Pretty as a picture and perfect for afternoon tea. These are delightful served at a baby or wedding shower, or...


Baked Apples

I love the topping of apple crisp, so I used it as a filling for these baked apples. The recipe...


Swedish Tea Ring

This showstopper will add a special touch to any recipient's holiday spread. The maraschino cherries add a festive touch.


Crunchy Vanilla Walnuts

A source of omega-3s and B vitamins, these walnuts are a delicious holiday snack.

Cocoa-Almond Meringue Cookies

These light, tasty cookies are only 26 calories apiece, making them the perfect sweet treat if you're watching your waistline....


Candy Bar Cupcakes

Eating a cupcake has never tasted of felt so good, thanks to this trimmer version. They're a perfect snack to...


Makeover Traditional Cheesecake

Though softer than a full-fat cheesecake, this lightened-up dessert has all of the original's delectable flavour. It's sure to make...


Orange Cranberry Torte

This scrumptious holiday treat is the perfect way to end your festive meal. Antioxidant-packed cranberries and omega-3-rich walnuts give this...


Summer-Fruit Slump

A slump'which is also called a grunt'is sort of like a cobbler, except you make it all on top of...


Light Raspberry-Ricotta Fool

A fool is usually made with fruit and whipping cream. We've lightened the original by using ricotta cheese, and added...