Sausages with French green lentils
Meaty sausages are simple to cook, succulent and juicy, and when combined with diced vegetables and tender lentils they make...
Beef olives
This updated version of a traditional recipe is ideal for entertaining. Slices of beef are wrapped around a mushroom stuffing...
Roast beef with thyme and fennel crust
A crunchy deep crust of herb-flavoured breadcrumbs ensures a succulent roast beef. It's roasted with a selection of tasty root...
Persian-style lamb shanks with figs
Roasting lamb shanks before slowly braising them removes much of the fat and gives a wonderful flavour, which perfectly complements...
Warm tuna, pasta and parsley salad
This is a simple and delicious pasta dish that is just as good served hot as it is cold. It...
Sardine, tomato and olive pasta
Brilliant for a midweek meal, this punchy pasta dish uses heart-healthy oily fish with a mixture of popular deli foods...
Pasta carbonara with leeks
A fabulously quick egg and pancetta pasta favourite with added vegetables for extra nutrition. It's surprising how little pancetta and...
Fusilli with summer pesto
Whole wheat pasta is a good source of complex carbohydrate and has a low GI value. Tossed with steamed summer...
Goat’s cheese and red pepper quiche
A colourful vegetarian quiche with a filling of juicy roasted peppers and red onion in a tangy goat's cheese filling.
Vegetable Pies with Cheese and Herb Pastry
There is always something appealing about individual pies. These are filled with vegetables in a parsley sauce and topped with...
Greek Spinach and Feta Pie
A deliciously light, crunchy, layered phyllo pastry bake, with a filling of spinach, feta cheese, tomatoes and pine nuts -...
Butternut Squash Tart with Parmesan
Butternut squash make any dish look and taste superb. Their sweet flesh is rich in beta-carotene, and contains vitamin C,...
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...
Seafood Pie with Potato Pastry
A very special fish pie that is sure to please everyone. The recipe uses a mixture of white fish, seafood...
Chicken Cobbler
A richly flavoured combination of chicken and mixed vegetables, cooked in cider, with a topping of light, herby scones, makes...
Phyllo Shepherd’s Pie
An updated version of an old favourite. This pretty pie combines lean meat with lots of fresh vegetables, all topped...
Liver, Bacon and Mushroom Pie
Nothing beats the smell of a pie baking in the oven, and this one is even more aromatic than most...
Stuffed Zucchini
In this delicious vegetarian dish, thick slices of large zucchini are hollowed out and filled with a tasty stuffing based...
Polenta and Corn Bake
This is a satisfying, sunny yellow dish made with instant polenta and canned corn kernels baked in a cheesy batter....
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...
Baked Couscous Tomatoes
Large beefsteak tomatoes make tasty, juicy containers for a spicy dried fruit and nut couscous mixture, served with creamy yogourt.
Mexican Vegetable Bake
Turn a tray of roasted vegetables into a spicy meal by adding kidney beans, a tomato sauce and a cheesy...
Vegetable Stock
Use this light stock as a base for delicate soups and sauces, and in risottos and similar dishes.
Vegetable Hash
Traditionally, a hash was the perfect way to use up leftovers from a roast dinner. Here, a glorious mix of...
Cheesy Vegetable Gratin
A comforting, chunky vegetable stew is topped with a cheesy breadcrumb crust to evoke the flavours of traditional farmhouse cooking.
Roasted Vegetable Crumble
Sweetly flavoured, roasted vegetables topped with a savoury crumble that includes Parmesan, nuts, pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds for added...
Mushroom Pasta Bake
Using a variety of fresh and dried mushrooms combined with tasty artichoke hearts, this pasta bake dish gives off an...
Vegetable Moussaka
This is a clever variation on the traditional, meat-based Greek dish that is usually quite high in fat. The meat...