Reader's Digest

Gluten-free directory

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 05:34:13 +0000

Going gluten-free doesn't mean giving up the foods you love. Here's a list of tried and tested gluten-free products that still taste delicious

Going gluten-free

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 04:30:12 +0000

Gwyneth Paltrow promotes it. Jessica Alba considers it Tweet-worthy when she “falls off the wagon” for a day. Gluten-free foods and diets are everywhere. Chances are, if you haven’t already gone gluten-free, you’ve thought about it. But what does that mean, really? And is it the right choice for you?

Finding recipe replacements

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:15:53 +0000

When you’re in the middle of a recipe and you realise you don’t have an essential ingredient, don’t waste time running to the supermarket or the corner shop. Try these little tricks.

Lemon Pancakes

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 04:35:28 +0000

Do you remember the taste of lemon pancakes when you were a kid? Well this is the classic no-fuss recipe that will bring back all those wonderful memories- to be enjoyed for generations to come

Five delicious pancake recipes

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 04:00:26 +0000

Nothing beats pancakes for a delicious breakfast. Create a tasty start to the day with one of these nutritious pancake recipes.

Choosing the best fruit

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 01:18:17 +0000

Save money by making the best purchasing choices possible. Often buying in bulk can work out much cheaper, such as trays of mangoes or boxes of oranges, so get together with friends or family to stretch the dollars further.

Malaysia Healthcare Promotion

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 01:12:33 +0000

Quality care for your peace of mind

Braised duck with crunchy salad recipe

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:25:13 +0000

Braising duck breast fillets in red wine with garlic and ginger, plus a little redcurrant jelly for sweetness, produces moist, tender and flavoursome meat. The duck is cut into strips and served on a colourful mixture of crisp raw vegetables and fruit.

10 best fragrances

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 22:14:38 +0000

Ranking perfumes is a difficult task, but here are 10 of our favourites, which we predict will last the test of time

Turkey kebabs with fennel and capsicum relish recipe

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:18:45 +0000

Here lean little bites of turkey are marinated with wine and herbs to add juiciness and flavour, and then threaded onto skewers to be grilled or barbecued. A colourful raw-vegetable relish provides a nice splash of vitamin C as well as a delightful taste contrast.

Grilled quail salad with Madeira

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 04:15:22 +0000

Here, Madeira and juniper berries add wonderful flavour to a marinade for spatchcocked quails, which are then grilled. Served on a mound of lightly dressed raw vegetables, including fennel, mushrooms and bean sprouts, the quails make a filling main course salad.

Find the ideal diet for your age

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 01:48:21 +0000

Nutritional needs change with age. Whether you're in your early 20s or late 60s, find the best food choices for a healthy diet.

Flourless chocolate cake with caramel yoghurt

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:19:06 +0000

A great chocolate cake is satisfaction guaranteed, and when it is this rich and this good, you miraculously find you need only one slice (at a time!).

Barbecued chicken recipe

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 03:49:41 +0000

Because the flavour of chicken is quite mild, it benefits from a tasty baste when barbecued or grilled, and this also helps to keep the outside from burning until the chicken is cooked through – especially when cooking over charcoal.

Wonton noodle soup recipe

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 05:58:26 +0000

This wonton noodle soup is healthy and delicious

Provençal turkey sandwich

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:40:56 +0000

Around the Mediterranean, a ‘sandwich’ of cold meat and salad vegetables packed into a hollowed-out bread loaf was traditionally carried into the fields by workers, to provide a protein-packed carbohydrate-rich snack at lunchtime. This version uses low-fat turkey with pesto.

Avocado and chicken club sandwich

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:11:53 +0000

Removing the butter and sliding in a few greens helps to make this sandwich a great healthy lunch choice for kids and adults.

Traditional Carrot Cake Recipe

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 02:35:57 +0000

This carrot cake recipe is so good it will quickly become a family favourite.

Top tips for trimming down in the New Year

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:46:47 +0000

Personal trainer Joseph Ralph gives readers his top tips to get in shape following the indulgent festive season

Asian-style baked snapper with noodles recipe

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 03:25:51 +0000

A whole fish cooked with ginger, garlic and spring onions is a traditional centrepiece in a Chinese meal. Here it is served with a mixture of noodles and bean sprouts to make a very special dish.