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The holiday season is upon us, and isn't it a relief to learn that you can save precious hours by cooking your holiday turkey while you sleep? Slow cooking the turkey roasts the skin to a golden perfection, while retaining the juicy flavor of your be

Comfort foods are little indulgences that evoke something deep and relaxing. They're filling but not heavy, tasty but not exactly gourmet. Here are a few takes on comfort food from around the world:

Olive oil is the flagship of the good-fats fleet. In fact, we recommend using olive or canola oil (when you need a neutral-tasting oil) most of the time instead of other oils.Good fats like those in olive oil work miracles for your blood sugar — and

I say "tom-ay-to," you say "tom-ah-to," but what really matters is how many you eat. No matter how you slice it, tomatoes are terrific for your blood sugar. These juicy fruits are incredibly low in calories (just 22 per tomato) and carbs (less than f

You might think there's nothing worse for your blood sugar than a bowl of pasta. It turns out that pasta has only a moderate effect on blood sugar levels. (Sorry to inform you that the Italian bread you may eat with your pasta, however, is a differen

Ahoy, matey! On deck are three diabetes-friendly recipes -- all under 300 calories per serving -- each featuring one of three favorites from the sea: shrimp, crab, and cod.

There are ways to turn fattier favourites into healthier dinner options. Try out these two recipe makeovers when you're craving pub grub this weekend.

Protein isn't the only selling point of this meat choice. Beef is also one of the best sources of zinc, a mineral that people often lack in quantity, especially if they're counting calories. Vitamin B12 is overlooked as an asset by those who are diet

Cooking meals at home is a great way to save money on food, but finding the time to cook can be difficult. Here are four tricks to cut down on time cooking an evening meal, and leave more time to relax.

A roast dinner is one of the best ways to warm up your home on a cool evening. The delicious smells will fill your home and gather everyone around the table.

Treat yourself with this recipe that can be done wonderfully in the oven or on the barbecue. Baking with foil has the advantage of evenly cooking the foods inside, making this a simple and yummy dish.

Some dishes just need an added touch to make them extraordinary. Add international flavour with these recipes for sauces with herbs and spices.

Love eating eggs? A few tips can help you enjoy healthier, easy-prep eggs. You'll get all the yumminess with less hassle when add these tricks into your basket!

Here are two perfect recipes for a healthy lunch. First, a chicken curry salad sandwich, and delicious oatmeal and blueberry scones.

Soup is one of the all-time favourite comfort foods. And these three recipes? They're tasty, healthy and can sustain you throughout the seasons whether you're in the mood for a hot soup, cold treat, looking for a great starter dish or craving a satis

These two delicious and easy-to-make soup recipes will please both vegetarians and anyone else who simply wants to add more veggies to their diet. Healthy with a big dose of farm-fresh flavours, one bowl of these soups won't be enough!

Nothing beats a tomato still warm from the vine. If you're looking for new ways to preserve tomatoes to keep that garden-fresh flavour going all year round, these methods will fit the bill for tasty ingredients to enhance your cooking.

Whether it's to take advantage of the fresh fruits and veggies being sold in abundance at the market in summer and fall, or for making the most of your own personal harvest, here are three proven ways for preserving garden-fresh foods and locking in

For a healthy and delicious start to your day, why not give one of these 3 smoothie recipes a try. Packed with vitamins, they're a flavourful way to take advantage of the goodness of fresh fruit.

More than a simple side dish to be served with eggs, bacon is a universal favourite for its versatility and decadent smoky flavour. Here are 12 extraordinary recipe ideas that will help make delicious bacon even more enjoyable!