Smart Tips

Mild to fiery, chili peppers spice up the cuisines of many countries, in particular those of Mexico and Thailand. Here are a few reasons why you should add them to your diet:

Stuck in a rut in the kitchen? Still making the same old dishes with the same old flavours? If so, check out these easy tips for incorporating new and exciting flavours into your regular meals:

Spinach doesn't have to be boring. Try these delicious recipes to mix it up a bit. The next time you're behind on your veggie intake, think spinach!

This recipe is said to be invented by one-legged restaurateur Victor Jules Bergeron, who founded the chain of Trader Vic's Polynesian restaurants in the United States. Rumaki typically features duck or chicken livers enrobed in bacon, marinated in so

In the early 1800s, sea captains on the spice routes to India and America came to be known as country captains. Inspired by the dishes of India, they brought a simple curried chicken dish to the southeastern United States that came to be known as Cou

Few can resist the combination of dough, spinach, and cheese. Try this recipe for a glorious trio of ingredients for any meal: morning, noon or night.

Remember, the family roast? Here is a recipe that will take you back, down memory lane and into Grandma's house for a brief moment in time. Try this succulent roast recipe this Sunday and relish in the compliments you'll receive from your critics.

Your diet can prevent and control diabetes. These easy tips will help you eat for best health.

The mango is known as the "king of fruit" throughout the world. A favorite fruit in India and other tropical countries, the mango is becoming increasingly popular elsewhere for its unique flavour. Mangoes used to be regarded as a somewhat exotic frui

One of our most versatile and popular foods, cheese is used for everything from snacks and appetizers to main courses and desserts. It's an ancient food that can be made from the milk of almost any animal — cows, sheep, goats, yaks, camels and buffal

Both the United States and Canada have developed state-of-the-art regulations to ensure that the processing of fish is safe and sanitary and that companies can easily detect potential problems and move quickly to react prior to the food's coming to m

Plant oils are an important dietary component. They add an appetizing flavour, aroma, and texture to foods and take a long time to digest, making them great for satisfying hunger. This guide will teach you more about plant oils.

A growing number of cooks are discovering that they can make their own convenience foods — all it takes is a freezer and planning. Instead of discarding leftovers, for example, make up a frozen pre-packaged meal that can be popped in the microwave at

Cooking a healthy meal can be a challenge in the hustle and bustle of daily life. The following guidelines will show you how to stretch a meal and sneak more healthy foods into your diet.

If you want to add a healthy boost to your dinner why not try these five whole-grain dishes? They're packed with nutrients and flavour. The best part? They're still as simple to make as your other dishes.

A true panforte is a dense, nearly flourless, nut cake from Siena, Italy. Here is a cookie-size adaptation made with nutrient-rich dried fruits and crystallized ginger in place of some of the nuts:

Delicious and healthy, chicken is one of the best meats to add to your regular diet. Here are some tips for properly buying and cooking chicken:

With all it's health benefits, you should aim to eat fish for supper once or twice a week when you might otherwise have chicken or beef. Make it baked, broiled, pan-fried, stewed or grilled. Just don't make it fast food or deep fried, like fish and c

Fish can be a wealth of healthy fats and good nutrients. Here are a couple classic fish casserole and sandwich recipes made healthier:

What North American menu is complete without the classic burger? The problem is that a third of a typical hamburger's calories come from saturated fat. Here's how to make a healthy burger: