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Polenta and vegetable salad
Grilled Mediterranean vegetables, combined with plump olives and a chili pepper, garlic and lemon dressing, make an exciting topping for...
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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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Vegetarian paella
A wonderfully rich and satisfying dish, this vegetarian version of a classic is a great way to introduce your family...
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Chicken and chorizo paella
A little spicy chorizo goes a long way and adds a fabulous flavour to this colourful dish. Brown rice has...
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Seafood paella
An ideal dish for entertaining, this colourful and exotic dish is made with a mixture of white fish and seafood,...
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Jambalaya
The spicy tomato flavour and aroma of this one-pot rice dish make it really appealing. Tender chunks of fish, juicy...
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Spicy rice with chickpeas
This lightly curried rice dish makes a simple yet satisfying vegetarian meal, with the chickpeas providing valuable protein. Serve with...
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Caribbean Coconut Rice and Peas
This recipe is based on a traditional Caribbean favourite that is often made with red kidney beans, which are called...
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Mexican arrozrojo
Flavoured with a small amount of spicy sausageand chili flakes, this is a traditional taste of Mexico. Guacamole and tortillas...
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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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Shrimp and spinach biryani
A fragrantly spiced pilaf-style dish that doesn't take much more effort than ordering takeout, yet is much healthier as it...
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Mixed vegetable biryani
Here is a vegetarian one-pot meal of golden saffron-scented basmati rice combined with spiced vegetables. Serve with a cooling banana...
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Chicken and zucchini risotto
The salty tang of pancetta creates a flavourful base for this risotto, offsetting the milder flavours of chicken and zucchini....
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Mushroom Risotto
This risotto makes the most of both fresh and dried mushrooms.
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Spring vegetable risotto
Risotto is comfort food at its best, and you can easily change the basic recipe to suit the season by...
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Pumpkin and corn risotto
A vibrant, golden yellow vegetarian risotto that looks good, tastes wonderful and is packed with healthy beta-carotene and fibre. The...
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Mexican bean burritos
A fabulous vegetarian bite that's deliciously healthy as well as fun to eat. The bean and vegetable mixture has a...
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Spicy chicken fajitas
Satisfyingly spicy and quick to prepare, chicken and papaya fajitas make an easy, healthy meal. Sweetly fragrant papaya is rich...
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Cream cheese and smoked trout wraps
A delicious, moist filling of herby soft cheese and flaked, smoked fish is rolled up inside tortillas with crisp bean...
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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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Falafel Pitas
Falafel are spicy chickpea cakes. They are a popular street food all over the Middle East. Served in pita bread...
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Honeyed five-spice chicken pockets
Five-spice powder - a fragrant mix of cinnamon, cloves, fennel seeds, star anise and Sichuan peppercorns - is used a...
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Toasted turkey and pastrami bagels
With pastrami (cured, smoked meat) and bagels, the inspiration for this thick, filling sandwich can only be Montreal. But unlike...
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Asparagus and prosciutto bruschetta
Why are the simplest dishes often the best? Here, a few fine ingredients lift this sandwich from the 'something on...
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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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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...
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Couscous, orange and date salad
Couscous makes a brilliant base for a quick salad, as it needs only a brief soaking in hot stock (or...
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Feta and orange tabouli
A fabulous main meal salad based on bulgur, generously flavoured with fresh herbs. It is best prepared ahead to give...
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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...