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Mexican Vegetable Bake

Turn a tray of roasted vegetables into a spicy meal by adding kidney beans, a tomato sauce and a cheesy...


Spiced Fish with Couscous

As this recipe shows, it is easy to make your own spice mix. And the best thing about it is...


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Vegetable Hash

Traditionally, a hash was the perfect way to use up leftovers from a roast dinner. Here, a glorious mix of...


Roasted Vegetable Crumble

Sweetly flavoured, roasted vegetables topped with a savoury crumble that includes Parmesan, nuts, pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds for added...


Mushroom Pasta Bake

Using a variety of fresh and dried mushrooms combined with tasty artichoke hearts, this pasta bake dish gives off an...


Vegetable Moussaka

This is a clever variation on the traditional, meat-based Greek dish that is usually quite high in fat. The meat...


Jumbo Mushrooms with Camembert Cheese and Pine Nuts

These stuffed mushrooms are topped with slices of creamy cheese, sprinkled with pine nuts. Serve on toast for a smart,...


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Tray-baked salmon

Succulent salmon steaks are rich in heart-healthy fats. Here they are oven-baked on a luscious bed of sliced tomatoes, eggplant...

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Crab and shrimp cakes

Homemade fish cakes are always a special treat. They are the ultimate all-in-one dish, as they contain fish, potato and...


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Chicken parmigiana

An easy, Italian-style dish of chicken breasts, oven-baked with a low-fat, chunky vegetable sauce, with a Parmesan topping. Serve with...


Healthiest-ever Lasagna

Lasagna is everybody's favourite cold-weather meal, but it can be very high in fat, especially if store-bought. This version includes...


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Peppers stuffed with beef and tomatoes

Choose large, firm peppers - they make the perfect container for a herby beef, tomato and fresh breadcrumb mixture, topped...


Lamb and Sultana Stuffed Onions

Stuffing vegetables is a great way of using them to make a healthy one-dish meal. This tasty stuffing, of spiced...


Quinoa Pilaf

Quinoa is a gluten-free, high-protein grain. This brightly-coloured quick side dish will boost your soluble-fibre intake, too. For added protein,...


Mark McEwan’s Asparagus ‘& Goat Cheese Frittata

"The biggest meal of the day should be your first meal," says McEwan. "My trainer tells me to eat dinner...


Wild Rice Salad

Nutty, fruity and packed with flavour, this make-ahead dish is a wholesome side for all kinds of entrees.


Tirokafteri (Pepper & Feta Dip)

One of my husband Basil's favorite dishes; it's a little bit spicy (depending on how hot the banana pepper is)...

Olive Oil Energy Drink

Vital veggies and EFA-rich olive oil make for a drink that will give you energy throughout the day.


Garides Youvetsi Me Feta (Shrimp with Feta)

In Greece, this dish is traditionally made in clay pots, but you can use a casserole dish or Dutch oven....


Lamb Souvlaki

Barbecued or broiled, souvlaki is always a crowd pleaser, Greek or otherwise. Serve with salad, grilled vegetables, and rice, or...


Melitzanosalata (Eggplant Dip)

Eggplants are a Greek's best friend. Roasted eggplants, even better! Melitzanosalata is served at most Greek tavernas and is delicious...


Quinoa and Roasted Vegetable Salad

A great salad to tote to a potluck or dish up at a summer barbecue.


Smoked Turkey and Apricot Bites

Dried apricots soaked in orange juice, then wrapped in turkey bacon, make a tasty snack to pass around at a...

Greek Meatballs with Lemon Dip

These little meatballs, made from a mixture of ground lamb and rice, and flavoured with thyme, lemon and nutmeg, are...


Caramelized Onion Tartlets

The shells for these tartlets are made by pressing pieces of bread into muffin tins. The shells are brushed lightly...


Baked Potato Skins with Smoked Salmon and Fresh Dill

Potato skins that are served in restaurants are often deep-fried. Brushing the skins with a little olive oil and butter...


Balsamic Caramelized Onion Caprese

This homage to an Italian staple features sweet caramelized onions sautéed in balsamic vinegar, spooned over cut watermelon and slices...


Healthy Moroccan-Inspired Turkey Kebabs

Seasoning lean turkey meat with flavourful Moroccan spices makes for a winning combination.


Bird on a Wire

Janet and Greta Podleski share their delicious recipe for Greek chicken skewers with cucumber-dill sauce. Don't be a slowpoke! The...