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

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

Homemade hummus only takes a few moments to whizz together and makes a perfect light lunch, served simply with pita....

Adding little meatballs to a vegetable soup turns it into a satisfying meal that will appeal to the whole family....

A luscious, flavourful soup packed with vibrant vegetables and topped with beet salsa.

This classic pistou from the south of France, topped with a rich-tasting garlic and basil paste, called aïllade, and a...

A satisfying and comforting soup packed with a good mix of healthy vegetables that take you well on the way...

This is a great way to cook good-value drumsticks, so that they are moist and tender. A simple barbecue sauce...

Potatoes and carrots are baked in a luxuriously creamy, sour cream sauce, flavoured with garlic and tarragon, with marinated chicken...

Pork and prunes is a classic French combination, and here it is given an extra flavour boost with ginger and...

Meaty sausages are simple to cook, succulent and juicy, and when combined with diced vegetables and tender lentils they make...

This updated version of a traditional recipe is ideal for entertaining. Slices of beef are wrapped around a mushroom stuffing...

A crunchy deep crust of herb-flavoured breadcrumbs ensures a succulent roast beef. It's roasted with a selection of tasty root...

Asian flavours are often associated with stir-fries, but as this delicious meal shows, they can be used to good effect...

Carrots make a great filling for a tart because they are sweet and colourful. Here the smooth and creamy filling...

A richly flavoured combination of chicken and mixed vegetables, cooked in cider, with a topping of light, herby scones, makes...

An updated version of an old favourite. This pretty pie combines lean meat with lots of fresh vegetables, all topped...

Nothing beats the smell of a pie baking in the oven, and this one is even more aromatic than most...

Fish trimmings ' the head, skin and bones ' from any white fish with a good flavour can be used....

Use this light stock as a base for delicate soups and sauces, and in risottos and similar dishes.

You can use fresh, raw or cooked bones for this stock, plus any lean meat scraps. Trim fat or fatty...

Traditionally, a hash was the perfect way to use up leftovers from a roast dinner. Here, a glorious mix of...

A comforting, chunky vegetable stew is topped with a cheesy breadcrumb crust to evoke the flavours of traditional farmhouse cooking.

Lasagna is everybody's favourite cold-weather meal, but it can be very high in fat, especially if store-bought. This version includes...

Your holiday leftovers won't go to waist with this hearty soup recipe.

Quinoa is a gluten-free, high-protein grain. This brightly-coloured quick side dish will boost your soluble-fibre intake, too. For added protein,...

This Thai-inspired noodle salad contains kelp noodles which are easily available at your local health stores. Kelp is a seaweed...

"I grew up having vegetable gardens, so we always ate fresh carrots," recalls Calder. "I'm used to eating vegetables at...

I've adapted this soup'basically a vegetable-basil soup'from the French classic. But the basil in this recipe isn't pounded (pistou) into...