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This crusty French bread has a chewy crust and is soft inside, just the way Grandma used to make it.

Cabbage adds a slightly sweet note to conventional chili.

Here's a traditional hearty chili with Italian touches'spaghetti sauce, mushrooms and pepperoni.

Slow-cooked beef and beans in a rich tomato sauce spiced with chilis and cumin make this an inviting meal on...

Hot Mexican jalapeños add a peppery bite to what otherwise would be a humdrum corn soup.

This is a scrumptious, old-fashioned vegetable soup with dumplings that will stick to the ribs and healthfully satisfy the biggest...

Tired of salmon? Mackerel is also a good source of omega-3 fatty acids.

Although plum tomatoes take a long time to bake, they require very little attention. They'll keep for several days in...

Originating in southern Spain, gazpacho is best served in sipping cups as an appetizer or in bowls for a meal.

A wonderful combination of fruit, vegetables and crunchy almonds mixed with a honey and walnut oil dressing, this cucumber, radish...

Nothing could be more welcome on a warm day than this cool, delicious combination of shrimp, cucumbers and buttermilk with...

With fibre- and protein-rich black beans and a variety of vegetables, this quick rotelle pasta dish makes an easy weeknight...

Use fresh or frozen sweet cherries in this quick-to-make cherry clafouti, and serve with ice cream, whipped cream or frozen...

This delicious Bing cherry-walnut oatmeal crumble dessert is topped with heart-healthy nuts and oats.

Use frozen or fresh cherries and tart cherry juice to make the cherry jam for these classic peanut butter sandwiches....

These twice-baked Italian cookies are perfect for dunking in coffee or milk. For variety, try using almonds or pecans instead...

A classic combination, Duck à l'Orange is given a Chinese touch in these sophisticated duck kebabs with honey and orange,...

Zucchinis, eggplants, and tomatoes, gently flavoured with wine and herbs, provide a melting, speedy ratatouille that perfectly complements spiced steak.

Tandoori dishes are often the healthiest option in Indian restaurants because they are cooked without fat added. At home, a...

Many cuisines have traditions of combining fruit with cheese. This recipe stems from the Tuscan combination of juicy pears with...

The Provençal relative of Italian pizza, Pissaladière has a thick bread base, enriched with olive oil, topped with a tomato...

These crisp sesame cheese twists are delicious served fresh from the oven. Enriched with egg yolks and flavoured with Parmesan...

Here's one of those heavenly warm, dense chocolate cakes that is very light, surprisingly low in fat and much easier...

Brisket is great the first day, but even better reheated. As a tougher piece it requires a long slow braise...

What a delicious way to welcome your guests! These mini double-cheese pizza bites are loaded with fresh tomato slices, black...

This whole-wheat bread loaf studded with raisins tastes good plain or with a little light butter or margarine spread on...

Served fresh from the oven while still warm, scones are a popular treat. Here, mashed potatoes are added to the...

These savoury scones are made with soft cheese and plenty of fresh herbs'ideally a mixture of Italian parsley, chives, thyme...

Fresh summer berries add delicious flavour, colour and nutrition to these tempting berry muffins. They are best fresh from the...