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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 burgers
These protein-packed veggie burgers are made with a delicious high-fibre combo of Brazil nuts and red kidney beans, plus carrots...
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Hummus salad
Homemade hummus only takes a few moments to whizz together and makes a perfect light lunch, served simply with pita....
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Vegetable soup with meatballs
Adding little meatballs to a vegetable soup turns it into a satisfying meal that will appeal to the whole family....
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Beet and orange soup
A luscious, flavourful soup packed with vibrant vegetables and topped with beet salsa.
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Vegetable and pasta soup
This classic pistou from the south of France, topped with a rich-tasting garlic and basil paste, called aïllade, and a...
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Bacon and lentil soup
A satisfying and comforting soup packed with a good mix of healthy vegetables that take you well on the way...
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Braised chicken with beans
This is a great way to cook good-value drumsticks, so that they are moist and tender. A simple barbecue sauce...
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Tarragon chicken with creamy vegetables
Potatoes and carrots are baked in a luxuriously creamy, sour cream sauce, flavoured with garlic and tarragon, with marinated chicken...
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Stuffed roast pork with prunes
Pork and prunes is a classic French combination, and here it is given an extra flavour boost with ginger and...
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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...
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Beef olives
This updated version of a traditional recipe is ideal for entertaining. Slices of beef are wrapped around a mushroom stuffing...
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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...
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Braised Asian beef
Asian flavours are often associated with stir-fries, but as this delicious meal shows, they can be used to good effect...
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Carrot tart
Carrots make a great filling for a tart because they are sweet and colourful. Here the smooth and creamy filling...
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Chicken Cobbler
A richly flavoured combination of chicken and mixed vegetables, cooked in cider, with a topping of light, herby scones, makes...
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Phyllo Shepherd’s Pie
An updated version of an old favourite. This pretty pie combines lean meat with lots of fresh vegetables, all topped...
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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...
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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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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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Vegetable Hash
Traditionally, a hash was the perfect way to use up leftovers from a roast dinner. Here, a glorious mix of...
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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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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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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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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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Soupe au Pistou
I've adapted this soup'basically a vegetable-basil soup'from the French classic. But the basil in this recipe isn't pounded (pistou) into...