Lunch

Broiled slices of herbed polenta topped with a creamy, melting mixture of Gorgonzola and ricotta cheeses is a delicious dish,...

Toasting the rice, then cooking with a herb and vegetable paste before adding stock and simmering, develops and enriches the...

A biryani consists of curried meat, poultry, fish or vegetables combined with basmati rice to make a complete meal. Here...

Tangy tamarind and lemongrass infuse a Thai-inspired sauce for tender strips of stir-fried beef and fine rice noodles. With snow...

This version of the all-time favourite spaghetti carbonara makes use of low-fat dairy products and dry-cured ham instead of bacon...

Here's a new lower-fat version of a classic Bolognese, a full-flavoured meat sauce tossed with strands of spaghetti and served...

Pasta bows taste deliciously different when combined with an exotic dressing of fish sauce, fresh red chili and rice vinegar...

Quick to prepare, this pasta and chicken salad with basil makes an ideal midweek dinner and won't spoil if someone...

Puttanesca is an Italian sauce that's hearty, spicy and rich in flavour. This version keeps in the traditional capers, anchovies...

This basil and walnut pesto recipe adds the extra health boost of spinach and the peppery surprise of arugula, in...

This quick and easy linguini sauce is bursting with tomatoes and olive oil'foods that will keep your heart pumping strong.

There are numerous versions of gnocchi. Here a flour-based dough of mashed squash and ricotta cheese, flavoured with sage and...

Introduce vegetables to old favourites for healthy family meals. This well-loved macaroni dish is delicious with mushrooms, peas and red...

Store-bought stuffed pasta just does not taste anything like silken-textured homemade pasta with a freshly prepared savoury filling. This mushroom...

Eggplants make delicious lasagna, but traditional methods usually involve slicing and frying them in copious quantities of oil. Here, eggplant...

Unlike traditional recipes, these meatballs are low in fat, yet they're full of the terrific taste you crave. Long curls...

Give those fatty beef burgers a miss and try these heart-healthy, thick, juicy salmon 'burgers' instead. And while you're at...

Moist, gingery cubes of chicken and crunchy vegetables are cooked on skewers and served with peanut sauce. Wedges of lime...

Here, lettuce-lined bowls are filled with shrimp and avocado, mixed with spiced new potatoes and topped with yogurt for a...

Few foods are healthier than raw vegetables, so serve these crudites with tempting low-fat dips for a starter. Or, for...

This tasty, hearty tomato seafood soup is surprisingly quick and easy to make using fresh crab meat. The flaky crab...

This hearty soup tastes really creamy, yet it doesn't contain any cream! Made with cooked chicken and fresh corn and...

Roasting the onions, garlic, peppers, potatoes and zucchini caramelizes their natural sugars to bring out tantalizing sweetness. The pan juices,...

This chilled soup is a delicious concoction of tomatoes, red and green peppers and cucumbers with a hint of garlic'all...

The simple, delicious flavours of this herbed chicken and potato soup will make it popular with adults and children alike....

Fragrant basil pesto adds a taste of summer to this healthier version of a classic French vegetable pesto soup. Aromatic...

These Mediterranean-style 'sandwiches' are generously filled with peppers, zucchinis and red onion, spiked with garlic and rosemary, and topped with...

You'll love our healthy spin on the classic chicken club.

These mouthwatering Indian chicken and broccoli snacks are quick to make. They use whole-wheat pita wraps instead of the traditional...