Low-sugar/9 recipes

Rapid skillet "roasting" of the garlic and "braising" the potatoes instead of the traditional boiling retains every drop of flavour in these garlic mash potatoes with a hint of maple syrup.

These quick-easy roll-ups taste delicious and are also very nutritious. Use whole grain tortillas for a even heartier result.

Sandwich is probably one of the simplest way for a quick-fixing meal, and there are so many ways to assemble a sandwich, such as this one that gives you a tasty and healthy meal within less than 15 minutes.

Easy and low-fat shrimp sauté in a sweet pepper sauce with a spicy finish.

Very classic middle-Eastern recipe, and it's usually cooked with couscous, here quinoa is an excellent substitution, full of nutrition. It is a great side-dish that can go well with any kind of main dish.

Whole-Wheat Banana Scones recipe

Great comfort food. Its simplicity makes it a dish loved by many. The ingredient that makes this recipe special is the cottage cheese, which is not traditionally used in lasagna.

This simple and quick spread is perfect to serve at any upcoming holiday party! It's chunk chicken, chopped apple, chutney and peanuts are bound with a curry-laced mayonnaise.

Quick and easy chicken main dish simmered in a rich and creamy sauce infused with the flavors of thyme, bay leaf, and saffron enriched with tomato paste. The result is a tender and flavorful chicken perfectly complemented by the creamy and aromatic sauce. This recipe is easy to make and can be served with various sides, such as rice, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables.

Instead of pizza, use same yummy ingredients to make pizza rolls. These rolls turn out cheesy and delicious, the best is to serve them warm.

When making smoothies, use the whole fruit or vegetable and blend in a good high powered blender (Vitamix and Blendtec are two of the best ones). Fresh fruits and vegetables contain large amounts of soluble and insoluble fibre which will help keep blood sugars stable and keep you full for longer. The combination of ingredients in this smoothie makes it an ideal breakfast as it contains protein, fibre, omega-3 fatty acids and probiotics for healthy digestion.

Banana Bread with Apple Sauce recipe

Don't throw away orange peel.Great snack for those on gluten free diets.

My mother's pound cake recipe. Always brings back memories. Makes two pound cakes.