Smart Tips

If you're trying to eat healthy and watch your blood pressure, creamy comfort foods may seem out of the question. But they don't have to be - try this chicken cordon bleu recipe when you're craving a rich, healthy meal.

North Americans are privileged to enjoy an abundant and safe food supply. It does not, however, come without a price. Scientists are concerned that modern agricultural methods and our liberal use of pesticides will eventually upset the delicate ecolo

Pesticides help assure an abundant food supply, but there is some concern that their overuse may adversely affect human health and the environment. Here are some tips for eating food that may have been grown with the use of pesticides.

Thanks to generations of overcooking, brussels sprouts may be the most maligned vegetable. Savvy cooks, however, know that these mini cabbages have a delicious flavour if treated well in the kitchen.

Avocados are usually eaten raw and are an excellent source of healthy fats and creamy, buttery flavour. Avocado add richness to salads, wraps, or sandwiches, and form the basis for many dishes. We'll tell you more.

Summer squash, such as zucchini, are wonderfully versatile and quick to cook. When you buy fresh ones, you'll know that they will be good any number of ways:

Try out these tasty recipes for pumpkin tartlets or whiskey-squash cake. They're the perfect treat for a cool fall or winter evening, and are bursting with a distinct and unforgettable flavour.

These two recipes both bring meat and vegetables together into one delicious package.

The world of vegetables is flourishing. All year round, new flavours, colours, sizes and shapes are widely available. Here's a guide to some modern vegetable variations:

A clever way to lighten classic stroganoff is to use another Russian favourite — beets — with yogurt instead of sour cream to reduce fat and add calcium. Noodles are traditional, but rice would also be nice. Fat-free, low-calorie and a source of fibr

Pancakes are a breakfast staple in many homes. Here's a super-simple recipe for making delicious and healthy pancakes loaded with Vitamin C:

Cooking probably began hundreds of thousands of years ago, after a piece of raw meat dropped accidentally into a fire. Sometime after, utensils were invented to make the process easier.

You might fall in love with zucchini after trying these delicious dishes. Each recipe takes a unique spin on the classic veggie—with different flavours and herbs—so you'll never get bored.

Adding protein to your diet is essential for a maintaining a healthy body. Muscles, skin, and bones all benefit from a regular protein intake, so it's essential to include some form of protein in your diet. While meat is a great addition to any diet,

A new year is a great time to make health-related resolutions. However, if you've never been an active person, it can be a challenge to start exercising regularly. To help you get off the couch without being overwhelmed, here are four simple New Year

To help you coast into the new year with a casual New Year's Eve party menu that has all the gourmet touches, without the stress, here are eight easy appetizers your guests will love.

From Whistler Blackcomb in B.C. to Saskatchewan’s Wapiti Valley Resort to Crabbe Mountain New Brunswick, Canada’s mountainous terrain stretches from coast to coast, offering skiers and snowboarders of all skill levels plenty of options. If you’re loo

Where is everyone eating right now? Whether you only eat a vegan diet, must have poke weekly or religiously seek out Mexican dishes, here’s a list of new Vancouver restaurants that should be on your must-try list this winter.

Putting together a spur-of-the-moment bash may seem daunting, but the following four tips will help ensure you throw an amazing New Year's Eve party at the last minute.

With the holiday season ending soon, it’s time to start thinking about that glitter-covered night known as New Year’s Eve. Whether you’re on the hunt for an event where you can don a sparkling gown or tux, a fun dance party or family-friendly festivi