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"This fragrant porridge cooks for about an hour unless you use quick barley. Make a whole batch and eat it over several days. The soluble fiber in barley has a very low glycemic index and has been shown to lower cholesterol. It is a delicious change from oatmeal."

Ingredients: cinnamon sticks, unsweetened apple juice...

"A delicious low fat potato dish which I found in the November 2005 issue of the 'Australian Good Taste' magazine, as an accompaniment to Italian Beef Rissoles With Fresh Tomato Salsa. I have posted both recipes for the post-ZWT Healthy for the Holidays Challenge."

Ingredients: light olive oil, fresh ground black pepper...

"I got this recipe from a local grocery store. It is very simple, and lends itself to many variations and additions. The peanut sauce is nice as-is, but I added some chili-garlic sauce to it to give it some heat. I like my tofu very firm and crisp, so I drained it very very well before putting this together."

Ingredients: cider vinegar, firm tofu...

"Simple and elegant, this dish from Bob Greene is healthy but also perfect for entertaining."

Ingredients: salt & freshly ground black pepper, lemon juice...

"Very easy and fresh sorbet only with few ingredients. Even kids can make it!!"

Ingredients: fresh orange juice, lemon juice...

"A simple, quick to make, low-fat and delicious anytime mushroom lovers' snack that I have adapted from a recipe I found in the November 2005 issue of the Australian magazine 'Table: easy family food for every day of the week'. I am posting it for the 2005 Zaar World Tour."

Ingredients: light olive oil, fresh ground black pepper...

"A very simple recipe that highlights how great pork and apples are together. A great alternative to a traditional Sunday lunch."

Ingredients: pork loin chops, dark muscovado sugar...

"A simple variation which makes all the difference in flavour to basic mashed potatoes. Adapted from the Australian Women's Weekly Casseroles cookbook."

Ingredients: fresh rosemary, milk...

"This tagine dish is to be cooked in a traditional tagine. Cooking times may vary slightly depending on size of tagine used and where it is being used. The preserved lemon adds a subtle flavour to the tagine but is not the predominent flavour..."

Ingredients: dried apricots, fresh ground black pepper...

"Poached in lemon, champagne, olives, capers, and tarragon. The only fat in this is the healthy fat from the fish!"

Ingredients: fresh tarragon sprigs, fresh lemon juice...

"A Turkey dinner! Yes! Turkey sausage with butternut, apples, onions and cranberries. Flavored with crisp sage and garlic.
For a quick and easy method look here Pureed Squash Butternut, Acorn Any Hard Winter Squash!.
The sausage can be removed from the casing and crumbled and cooked."

Ingredients: cinnamon, cream...

"This is a simple tossed salad, and I love the fact that the vinaigrette is oil-free. The dressing has a bit of a tang to it, but it is well-balanced by the sweetness of the fruit. I used Golden Delicious apples since they don't turn brown when cut, and romaine lettuce for the greens. I think the greens should be something "sturdy" to..."

Ingredients: salad greens, feta cheese...

"This is a Cooking Light recipe with slight changes. I love figs for a snack, and was thrilled to find this fabulous chicken recipe using figs. It is also quick compared to cooking chicken in the oven. I'll definitely make this one again. Fancy enough for a dinner party, easy enough for everyday."

Ingredients: olive oil, onions, salt...

"Only three main ingredients! Recipes really can't get much simpler! And there are times when such recipes come in handy! I haven't made this one yet. I found it in the October 2005 issue of the Australian magazine 'Delicious' and I have adapted it for posting for the 2005 Zaar World Tour, as both an Australian (and in view of its..."

Ingredients: fresh ground pepper, cumin seeds...