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Chocolate Chunk and Nut Cookies

These chocolate chunk and nut cookies are simply irresistible eaten while still warm, when the chocolate chunks are soft and...


Lemon Mousse with Strawberries

Sampling this lemon mousse with strawberries is like spooning up sunshine; the jewel-like layers of berries are an unexpected delight....


Steamed Kumquat Honey Pudding

A pleasingly light yet traditional pudding for wintry days, this offers all the pleasure of a steamed pudding without unhealthy...


Latkes

These little brown circles are delicious and a great addition to any daily meal. With poached eggs and spinach in...


Cinnamon Raisin Bread

This whole-wheat bread loaf studded with raisins tastes good plain or with a little light butter or margarine spread on...


Ricotta Herb Scones

These savoury scones are made with soft cheese and plenty of fresh herbs'ideally a mixture of Italian parsley, chives, thyme...


Summer Berry Muffins

Fresh summer berries add delicious flavour, colour and nutrition to these tempting berry muffins. They are best fresh from the...


Hungarian Chicken Meatballs

Ground chicken and mushrooms make succulent meatballs'delicious simmered in a smooth tomato sauce with red and green peppers. Paprika warms...

Chicken and Spinach Roulades

Fresh spinach, roasted red pepper, ricotta and a touch of Parmesan together make a fantastic filling for tender chicken roulades....


Spicy Chicken and Vegetable Pastries

There are lots of variations on these savoury Mexican pastries, which are similar to Cornish pasties. The filling here is...


Cidered Pork Stew with Herb Dumplings

A spoonful of mustard peps up this simple, vegetable-rich cidered pork stew. Fluffy herb dumplings served on top help to...


Mediterranean Stuffed Vegetables

An array of colourful Mediterranean stuffed vegetables makes an appetizing main dish, ideal for an informal help-yourself meal when entertaining...


Sunday Special Roast Beef

Succulent roast beef, crispy roast potatoes and root vegetables, and feather-light, old-fashioned Yorkshire puddings make one of the best loved...


Chicken and Ricotta Cannelloni

Cannelloni are often filled with rich beef or veal mixtures, but this lighter version uses chicken with fresh vegetables. The...


Squash, Ricotta and Sage Gnocchi

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


Herbed Eggplant Lasagna

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


Pork Pot-Sticker Dumplings with Peanut Salad

These fragrant Chinese-style pasta purses are made with wonton wrappers. The pork pot stickers are part fried, then simmered in...

Rice Croquettes with Mozzarella

These rice croquettes are moulded around nuggets of mozzarella and rolled in breadcrumbs before cooking. Traditionally croquettes are deep-fried, but...


Potato Cakes with Baked Tomatoes

Potato cakes, flavoured with leeks, tasty cheese and fresh herbs, make a satisfying vegetarian meal served with baked tomatoes and...


Sesame Shrimp and Crab Toast

This crispy sesame shrimp and crab toast can be served as a starter or as a good savoury snack to...


Breakfast Muffins

Muffins are perfect for breakfast, providing the energy boost the body needs to start the day. This particular breakfast muffin...