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Tomato and Mozzarella Polenta
Why not try something different? Here, ready-made pesto is spread on a savoury polenta base, then topped with melt-in-the-mouth mozzarella...
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Cheesy Bread and Butter Bake
A popular, farmhouse-style recipe, but with the addition of leeks and sun-dried tomatoes for a healthier result. Excellent for brunch...
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Goat’s Cheese and Cherry Tomato Clafoutis
Traditionally a sweet pudding, this savoury version of the French clafoutis is made with soft goat's cheese and small cherry...
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Baked Couscous Tomatoes
Large beefsteak tomatoes make tasty, juicy containers for a spicy dried fruit and nut couscous mixture, served with creamy yogourt.
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Fish Stock
Fish trimmings ' the head, skin and bones ' from any white fish with a good flavour can be used....
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Vegetable Stock
Use this light stock as a base for delicate soups and sauces, and in risottos and similar dishes.
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Chicken Stock
This stock, made with the leftovers from a roast chicken, can be used as a great base for soups, casseroles,...
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Beef, Veal or Lamb Stock
You can use fresh, raw or cooked bones for this stock, plus any lean meat scraps. Trim fat or fatty...
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Cheesy Vegetable Gratin
A comforting, chunky vegetable stew is topped with a cheesy breadcrumb crust to evoke the flavours of traditional farmhouse cooking.
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Goat’s Cheese, Spinach and Pesto Lasagna
Fresh pasta needs only brief oven-baking. Used in a vegetarian lasagna it is layered with wilted fresh spinach and juicy...
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Jumbo Mushrooms with Camembert Cheese and Pine Nuts
These stuffed mushrooms are topped with slices of creamy cheese, sprinkled with pine nuts. Serve on toast for a smart,...
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Salmon and asparagus lasagna
It's always interesting to try a few changes with a familiar dish. This is an attractive and healthy variation on...
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Healthiest-ever Lasagna
Lasagna is everybody's favourite cold-weather meal, but it can be very high in fat, especially if store-bought. This version includes...
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Hearty Vegetable and Turkey-Bacon Soup
Your holiday leftovers won't go to waist with this hearty soup recipe.
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Seafood Soup with Fennel and Saffron
One of my favourite soups is Seafood Soup with with Fennel and Saffron. The aroma of the onion, fennel, garlic...
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Sweet Potato and Cucumber Salad
Sweet potatoes are a healthy alternative to their cousin, the potato. They are high in vitamins A and C, and...
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Fresh Coleslaw with Crispy Spinach Roti
Flatbreads are my favourite bread recipes to make at home. Store-bought varieties have shortening or vegetable oil added to make...
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Spinach & Lentil Salad with Pomegranates, Walnuts and Blueberry Vinaigrette
Packed with antioxidants, this salad is great as a first course, or main dish. Top with grilled chicken or shrimp...
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Curried Egg Salad Sandwich with Broccoli Sprouts
Make lunchtime more exciting with this delicious egg salad sandwich topped with broccoli sprouts and tomato slices.
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Rainbow Salad
This simple salad has wonderful flavours and colours. The fennel adds a unique flavour that pairs well with the tangy...
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Rice Noodles with Pork and Shrimp
This noodle dish is one you'll want to double up so you'll have leftovers for lunch. The classic Chinese flavour...
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Quinoa Pilaf
Quinoa is a gluten-free, high-protein grain. This brightly-coloured quick side dish will boost your soluble-fibre intake, too. For added protein,...
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Thai Vibe
This Thai-inspired noodle salad contains kelp noodles which are easily available at your local health stores. Kelp is a seaweed...
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Nutty and Fruity Quinoa Salad with Maple Vinaigrette
This quinoa salad is very high in magnesium and makes a tasty side to a weeknight meal
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Cottage Pie
Ground turkey breast is lean, and you need a little olive oil to brown it. Sweet potatoes are high in...
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Laura Calder’s ‘Carrot Confiture
"I grew up having vegetable gardens, so we always ate fresh carrots," recalls Calder. "I'm used to eating vegetables at...
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Paul Finkelstein’s ‘Breakfast Noodle Soup
"Noodle soup with vegetables is a popular breakfast in many parts of the world," says 'Finkelstein. "I love breakfast soup...
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Mark McEwan’s Asparagus ‘& Goat Cheese Frittata
"The biggest meal of the day should be your first meal," says McEwan. "My trainer tells me to eat dinner...