We've used hearty green leaf lettuce in this salad because it won't wilt as quickly as baby mixed greens or Boston lettuce.
Honey-sriracha butter is a versatile grilling sauce with a balance of sweet, savoury and spicy. Even better, it comes together in less than a minute!
Check out this delightfully crispy restaurant-worthy dish created by chef Dominic Lamirande (aka Dom Cooks)— you may recognize him as one of the winning contestants from Netflix’s Cook at all Costs!
Nothing says comfort food more than a piping hot slice of meat loaf served with mashed potatoes and gravy. Of course, the fat in a slice of meat loaf alone amounts to about 17 grams, even when you use lean ground beef. To lighten it, this uses extra-lean ground beef, rolled oats and vegetables for increased fibre plus a salsa topping instead of the usual high-sugar ketchup or chili sauce. Cooking the loaf free form on a baking sheet drains away the fat, which results in only 206 calories and 7 grams of fat per serving.
Risotto is generally a labour of love. Our shortcut version eliminates most of the stove-top stirring, but produces equally silky results and turns ho-hum turkey leftovers into a special meal. Make sure to serve the risotto as soon as it's done cooking; as it stands, it thickens quickly and loses some of its creamy texture.
Chunky vegetables in a tomato sauce fills these tasty calzones, which even meat eaters will enjoy. Whole wheat pizza dough boosts fibre and protein. The ratatouille sauce is also great served over pasta for a quick vegetarian dinner.
An average serving of fajitas can pack as many as 900 calories and 40 grams of fat. This good-for-you version from our bigger, bolder, brighter October 2004 issue's "Family Favourites Get Healthy" story increases the vegetables and reduces the saturated fats without sacrificing flavour. Add some salsa when rolling up the fajitas, if you like.
These tostadas have a fast bean spread instead of refried beans. The recipe makes twice the amount of spread that you'll need, so save the rest for a quick sandwich spread or for scooping up with toasted pita. Serve topped with chopped fresh cilantro, if desired.
A colourful array of vegetables makes this salad a must for summer barbecues and picnics.
The inspiration for this meal is a Mexican dish called tinga. The smoky, spicy flavour of chorizo sausage is ideal, but regular smoked sausage makes a good substitute. The abundance of sauce makes this dish a sure family winner to serve over brown or white rice.
