Appetizers & Snacks Tips & Advice

Just because they're French, soufflés needn't be fatty. In fact, they should be light and airy, and salmon — packed with omega-3 fatty acids — adds just the right amount of flavour to this favourite.

As heart-friendly as it can be, whole wheat flour can sometimes result in stodgy, heavy baked goods – but not with these two delicious treats. These recipes will let you indulge without the guilt.

If you're a fan of turkey and cheese, you can try these pinwheels for entertaining — only one gram of fat each — or go with the wrap for a lunch at home, school or work.

Wasabi peas are an addictive snack. Why not use the same flavours on fresh peas? These make a great snack or a superb salad topping too.

Looking for a simple appetizer for your next get-together? Try these flavourful and creamy dip recipes.

Cheesy appetizers are a treat and when made with these recipes are great for lowering blood pressure.

Send in the seeds! Like nuts, they are emerging as nutritional superstars. Packed with protein, "good" fat and fibre, they're just what the doctor ordered for steadying your blood sugar, whether you add them to dishes or eat them as snacks.

When you bake your own "energy" bars, you can be assured that they include whole grains like rolled oats and whole wheat flour and healthy fats like canola oil, peanut butter and walnuts. Peanut butter stands in for butter in these treats, reducing t

Tempting Asian-style steak bites, all dressed up for a party! Let these snacks-on-a-skewer kick off your next gathering. Prepare them ahead, so they're ready for grilling in an instant. They're lean enough to be heart-healthy!

Apples are a healthy, delicious and simple snack option, making them perfect for a morning pick-me-up or a late-night hunger buster. Here are 4 helpful hacks to make it easier to prepare and enjoy this flavourful fruit.

Fresh, juicy melon boats, carved in only minutes and overflowing with tart kiwi, ripe berries and juicy melon balls, are the perfect refresher. A sweet-and-sour glaze gives the fruits an unexpected zest for a summery lunch.

Quick and easy to make, this no-fuss summer roll recipe is ready in less than 25 minutes. Filled with Thai-inspired ingredients—including shrimp, peanuts and fresh herbs—these crunchy rolls will ignite a flavour explosion in your mouth!

Packed with delicious veggies and chicken, these Chinese-style dumplings will satisfy any palate. A healthy option: they're boiled—not fried—keeping them low-fat and low-calorie!

Shredded carrots are added to the filling of these bars to lighten and sweeten the mixture. Carrots also add the nutritional value of beta-carotene that is converted to vitamin A to maintain eyesight, normal cell growth and healthy mucous membranes.

Chunks of onion, tomato and jalapeño peppers add so much zing to this zesty dip, your mouth will sing! Low-fat yogurt and nonfat sour cream lighten the mix and stretch two avocados to feed a horde of hungry dunkers.

Wraps are a quick way to roll tasty fillings into a fun-to-eat package. Take a wrap and cut it crosswise and you get a different spin — bite-size spiraled pinwheel sandwiches equally at home in a lunchbox or on a holiday buffet.

This mildly spiced mix of crunchy nuts, pumpkin and sunflower seeds, tangy dried cranberries and sweet raisins is great for nibbling as a healthy snack or with drinks. Children love it, too!

There's absolutely no added fat in this Asian-inspired appetizer. Chicken is poached in ginger-flavoured broth, shredded and tossed with a soy-vinegar dressing and vegetables, then rolled in lettuce leaves for a scrumptious snack or appetizer.

Recipe to beat high blood pressure: chicken and cashew pancakes

Here's a lively and unique version of classic cheese toast. It combines the zing of ginger and the succulence of apricots with a high-calcium cheese for a really nutritious snack.