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Cauliflower and Broccoli Gratin

A favourite vegetarian dish gets a new twist here, with super-healthy broccoli added to cauliflower, in a cheese sauce thickened with breadcrumbs. Crunchy walnuts on top make this mouth-wateringly good. It's just as good served on its own or as a side dish.

Pork and Apple Burgers with Chili Sauce

This lighter version, made with lean ground pork, apples and scallions is just as flavourful. Spread with a little sweet...


New Mexican Green Chili

Spicy foods help to fill you up on fewer cal­ories, and they boost calorie burning, too. When cutting or seeding...


Rigatoni with Rapini, Cherry Tomatoes and Roasted Garlic

A staple in Italian cooking, rapini is one of the world's richest sources of glucosinolates, important nutrients that are known...


Caribbean Chicken

This recipe contains a perfect blend of hot and sweet. When cutting or seeding hot peppers, use rubber gloves to...

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Thai chicken curry

It is easy to keep the fat content low in a tangy Thai curry as there is no need to...


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Chinese slow-cooked pork

Star anise, soy and ginger add wonderful flavours to this deliciously tender pork joint casserole, simmered with shallots, carrots and...

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Chinese pork with plums

All the family will love this sweet and sour casserole that makes the most of seasonal fresh plums. It's traditionally...


Crab and Shrimp Cakes

Homemade fish cakes are always a special treat. They are the ultimate all-in-one dish, as they contain fish, potato and...


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Thai-style chicken skewers

Packed with fresh, zesty Thai flavours, these little ground chicken skewers are grilled and served with baby corn, pepper and...


Jerk pork with grilled pineapple and corn

A spicy Jamaican paste, made with fiery chili peppers, fragrant allspice and thyme, flavours and tenderizes the pork in this...

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Fish with bokchoy

Firm, meaty white fish fillets are perfect for stir-frying as they keep their shape well and don't break up easily....


Seafood and vegetable stir-fry

Enjoy the bounty of the sea with this fresh and colourful stir-fry. By cooking the seafood only briefly, the flavour...


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Sweet and sour duck

Kumquats are a small citrus fruit, like an orange, but the whole fruit is edible, adding a great tangy flavour...


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Chicken, snow pea and corn stir-fry

This crunchy, refreshing stir-fry is just what you need for a midweek meal ' it can be on the table...


Spicy Pork and Baby Corn Stir-Fry

Tender pork is perfect in a stir-fry, particularly when combined with fresh baby corn and a subtle curry flavour. The...

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Lamb with zucchini and ginger

The addition of thick french fries and a generous amount of green vegetables turns a lean lamb stir-fry into a...


Indonesian fried rice

Flavoured with garlic, ginger and chili, this tempting dish with thin and tender strips of lean beef and juicy shrimp...


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Salmon and pea pilaf

Canned salmon is very versatile and super healthy, being rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Combined with rice and peas, and...


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Pasta, asparagus and pea frittata

Little soup pasta shapes make a great filling for this Italian-style flat omelette with tender sliced asparagus and frozen peas....


Tuna and corn pots

This is modern-day comfort food, combining an interesting fusion of tuna and mixed vegetables in sauce with a crisp topping...


Baked spinach and ham pancakes

You can cook the pancakes well in advance. Assemble the whole dish, then bake just before serving. The pancakes are...


Shrimp and vegetable foo yong

This Chinese-style dish starts with a stir-fry of colourful vegetables and shrimp that is then layered with omelette underneath and...


Greek lamb koftas

Pan-fried lamb meatballs make a delicious filling for warm pita bread pockets, packed with a crisp cucumber and leafy salad....


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Vegetarian burgers

These protein-packed veggie burgers are made with a delicious high-fibre combo of Brazil nuts and red kidney beans, plus carrots...

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Tuna melt

Boosted with vegetable goodness, this tasty treat is ideal for a quick, midweek supper dish. Crisp fennel and red pepper...


Ciabatta with feta and vegetables

A feast of colourful vegetables makes a superb topping for a pizza-style ciabatta. The bread soaks up the aromatic roasting...


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Chicken and spinach calzone

Calzone is an Italian pizza pocket that uses pizza dough to wrap up a filling. The delicious filling here is...


Moroccan lamb and couscous salad

Enjoy the fragrant flavours of cilantro and mint in this North African-inspired salad, which can be largely prepared ahead. Lamb...


Vietnamese Tofu and Noodle Salad

An exciting layered salad combining crisp vegetables flavoured with fresh herbs, noodles and marinated grilled tofu. The tofu is best...


Warm new potato salad with beets and pastrami

Beets add vivid colour to this lovely warm salad, and are combined with a light, low-fat yogourt and dill dressing....