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Fresh herbs can take a dish from good to great. Whether fresh or dried, adding herbs is an easy way to increase the aroma and flavour of any dish without having to add fat, sodium or unwanted calories! Many folk have herbs in their gardens or on their kitchen ledge but don’t use them to […]
A creamy broccoli and cheese pasta bake with plenty of vegs and a crispy, golden topping – what’s not to love? Ingredients 50g/1¾oz unsalted butter 50g/1¾oz plain flour 625ml/21fl oz semi-skimmed milk 175g/6oz cheddar, grated 2 tbsp mascarpone 1 tsp Dijon mustard pinch cayenne pepper 325g/11½oz pasta shells (conchiglie) 350g/12¼oz broccoli, stalks and florets roughly […]
This quick and light chicken stew is an easy and comforting midweek meal. It’s packed with vegetables and fairly low in calories, so it’s healthy too. Ingredients 1 tbsp light olive oil 1 onion, roughly chopped 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 8 chicken thighs, boneless, skin removed, cut into bite-sized pieces 700ml/1¼ pint chicken stock […]
In this crumble, the cooking apples collapse to a purée that is a nice contrast to chunks of cooked pear. Use any kind of pear; windfalls and firm ones are fine. Demerara sugar adds a good crunch to the topping, as well as flavour. Ingredients For the crumble topping 100g/3½oz cold butter, cut into small […]
This decadent pudding is a great way to use up leftover bananas. Leave out the rum if making with children. Ingredients For the rum and raisin sauce 100g/3½oz raisins (or sultanas) 50ml/2fl oz rum (or brandy or whisky) 100g/3½oz salted butter 100g/3½oz unrefined light muscovado sugar (or soft brown sugar) ½ tsp sea salt 100g/3½oz […]
Indulgent and so comforting, this chocolate pudding is full of rich flavour and served with a divine pouring sauce. It is also great served with ice cream. Ingredients For the chocolate pudding 125g/4½oz baking spread or soft butter, plus extra for greasing 125g/4½oz caster sugar 2 large eggs 100g/3½ oz self-raising flour 25g/1oz cocoa powder, […]
Give the onions a quick fry before adding all the ingredients to the slow cooker to bubble away for most of the day. Serve the meatballs with tagliatelle and plenty of Parmesan. Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, crushed 400g/14oz can chopped tomatoes 2 tbsp tomato purée 1 tsp […]
This high-protein dish is easy to assemble at work or at home. It makes a great packed lunch, and if you’re not on a diet just double the quantities. Ingredients 100g/3½oz ready-prepared, cooked chicken tikka, sliced 50g/1¾oz tinned brown or green lentils, drained and rinsed 50g/1¾oz cucumber, thinly sliced 2 spring onions, thinly sliced handful […]
Savoury vegetarian pancakes are great for brunch or lunch as they are super-cheap and easy to make. Bring a taste of Northern France to your kitchen with this marvellous mushroom pancake recipe! Ingredients 1 large free-range egg, lightly beaten 160ml/5½fl oz milk 40g/1½oz plain flour knob of unsalted butter 4 spring onions, thinly sliced 200g/7oz […]
For a warming one-pot meal you can’t do better than this healthy chicken and sweet potato curry. It’s easy to make, low in fat and packed with veggies. Ingredients 1 tsp vegetable oil 1 large onion, diced 2 tsp finely grated garlic 1 tsp finely grated ginger 1 green chilli, finely chopped 2 tsp cumin […]