Leslie's Featured Recipes

Looking for healthful recipes that taste great too? Here you'll find an assortment of popular recipes that come from the pages of Leslie's best-selling books. Each recipe is low in saturated fat and sodium and packed with beneficial nutrients. Even better, these recipes are easy to prepare and are sure to please your family's taste buds.

Black Bean and Avocado Salad with Toasted Cumin Dressing

Black beans and avocados team up to add fibre, folate, potassium and heart-healthy monounsaturated fat to this tasty salad. Make this salad a meal by adding cooked quinoa and/or corn niblets.

Spicy Black Bean and Pepper Salad with Citrus Dressing

Consider doubling this recipe—not only is it a hit at picnics and barbecues, but its flavour gets even better after chilling in the refrigerator for a few days.

Raspberry Ginger Muffins

The combination of raspberries and fresh ginger makes these muffins irresistible! Unlike most store-bought muffins, these have fewer than 150 calories each. Consider making extra—they won’t last long!

Sweet Potato Soup with Maple-Glazed Walnuts

Made with sweet potatoes and carrots, this tasty soup is packed with beta-carotene, a powerful antioxidant thought to help fight disease.

Pepper Crusted Salmon

This delicious salmon, packed with brain- and heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, is a favourite at home. Use a good quality pepper mill to coarsely grind the fresh pepper for this recipe—it makes a big difference.

Quinoa Tabbouleh

Tabbouleh is a Middle Eastern salad traditionally made with bulgur, a cracked wheat. I've changed things up and substituted quinoa, a whole grain that's higher in protein.

Grilled Fruit Kebabs with Lemon Ginger Dip

This dessert is a cinch to make. The fruit needs only to be heated, so cooking time is short. For a twist, soak the fruit in orange juice before grilling. Or vary the fruit - try watermelon and pineapple.

Lemon Hummus

This creamy, high fibre dip is a crowd pleaser – serve it with raw vegetables or whole-grain crackers. It’s also a delicious spread on burgers and sandwiches.

Maple Glazed Salmon

I don't think you can have too many quick recipes for salmon. This one teams up soy sauce, maple syrup, mustard and ginger for a flavourful meal.

Carrot Ginger Soup

This tasty, creamy soup is a staple lunch for me in the fall and winter. I love the combination of ginger, orange and carrots. It's also a delicious low-calorie starter to any meal.