This aromatic seafood and rice dish, combining the classic Thai flavourings of coconut, lime and ginger, makes a very tempting lunch. Jasmine rice is a naturally fragrant rice with a delicate flavour. If you do not have any in your pantry, [...]
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Salmon and tomato chowder
A chowder is a classic American meal–in–a–bowl soup. This delicious chowder is flavoured with lean bacon, leeks and tomatoes and thickened with potatoes, all of which provide the perfect background for tender flakes of salmon. [...]
Chorizo, grilled capsicum and tomato bruschetta
This open sandwich of toasted ciabatta bread with a mixed capsicum topping is typical of the style of food enjoyed in Mediterranean countries, where bread, along with plenty of fruit and vegetables, is a mainstay of the diet. A little chorizo [...]
Egg and anchovy pan bagna
Pan bagna is a Mediterranean layered sandwich, often prepared in a hollowed–out round, rustic loaf. Here eggs, anchovies, capers, basil and tomatoes – all ingredients from a classic salade niçoise – are layered in a long [...]
Fennel and bean salad
The pleasant aniseed flavour of fresh fennel combines with cannellini beans, green olives, prosciutto and a fresh orange dressing in this appetising warm salad. Serve it with crusty French bread for a satisfying lunch.
Baked rigatoni with eggplant
Eggplant adds a lovely flavour and texture to this hearty vegetarian pasta dish that is topped with a crisp layer of breadcrumbs and parmesan. The rich tomato sauce could be made in advance, then the dish can be quickly assembled and baked when [...]
Apple and hazelnut pikelets
Pikelets are an almost instant sweet snack. The thick batter is made by simply stirring together a few basic pantry ingredients, and the pikelets cook in minutes. Here they are flavoured with diced apple and toasted hazelnuts. Top with a little [...]
Tropical fruit with coriander
With its unusual combination of sweet tropical fruit and crunchy vegetables in a chilli–spiced dressing, this is a most attractive and appetising salad. Serve it as part of an al fresco meal in the summer, with grilled chicken.
Sweet balsamic berry ice cream
Capture the flavour of summer's bountiful fruit basket to enjoy later in the year with this luscious yet reduced–fat ice cream. Made with a light sugar syrup rather than a thick egg custard, it has a fresh flavour that is highlighted [...]
Falafel pitas
Falafel, the traditional Middle Eastern bean patties, are usually deep–fried. This updated version, delicately spiced and crunchy with grated carrot, is baked for a lower fat result, but is just as delicious. When served in pita pockets [...]
Sweet potato and celeriac purée
Mashes and purées are perennial favourites and an excellent way of boosting your daily intake of vegetables. This sweet potato and celeriac purée is deliciously flavoured with apple and spices but you can use whatever flavours you like.
Tamarind and cashew stir-fry
Once all the vegetables and the sauce have been prepared, this stir–fry can be cooked in mere minutes. It is an ideal quick midweek meal, packed with ingredients that not only taste good but that are good for you, too.
Sun-dried tomato and bean risotto
Moist risotto served with a simple side salad makes a satisfying carbohydrate–rich meal, and the risotto can be endlessly varied – all sorts of other vegetables can be used instead of broad beans. To achieve the perfect texture, use [...]
Tagliatelle with green sauce
This simple vegetable and yogurt sauce is ready in as little time as it takes to cook and drain the fresh pasta. It is bursting with fresh flavours and irresistibly creamy, but without the heaviness of a classic cream sauce for pasta.
Warm potato salad
Here tender new potatoes, cooked in their jackets, are combined with crunchy celery, spring onions and walnuts in a nutty dressing. The salad is a delightful alternative to potato salads in mayonnaise–based dressings, and goes well with [...]
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