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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, plus red pepper, asparagus, tomatoes and artichokes. Serve with a green salad.

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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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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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...

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Fish Stock

Fish trimmings ' the head, skin and bones ' from any white fish with a good flavour can be used....


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...


Dried Fruit and Nut Dressing

This dressing has some crispiness, but if you prefer yours soft, put a cover on it while it's baking. Any...


Smoked Salmon Cucumber Canapes

Treat your guests to a boost of healthy omega-3 fats with delicious smoked salmon. This tasty appetizer is simple, comes...


Melitzanosalata (Eggplant Dip)

Eggplants are a Greek's best friend. Roasted eggplants, even better! Melitzanosalata is served at most Greek tavernas and is delicious...


Smoked Turkey and Apricot Bites

Dried apricots soaked in orange juice, then wrapped in turkey bacon, make a tasty snack to pass around at a...


Artichoke Dip

This creamy dip is similar in texture to guacamole. It's great as an appetizer spread on whole-grain crackers, or as...

Beef And Almond Stuffed Zucchini Boats

Looking for a fun way to sneak more vegetables into family meals? Kids will devour these tasty and crunchy zucchini...


One-Pot Sweet-Potato Couscous

This quick and easy weeknight couscous dish blends green beans and cubed sweet potato with the flavours of raisins, feta...


Roasted Vegetables with Walnut Vinaigrette

A medley of root vegetables combined with a light vinaigrette is the perfect winter dish for flavour and comfort.


Lemony Shrimp Gambas

This shrimp recipe makes a tasty and healthy snack'researchers say eating shrimp improves the ratio of good cholesterol (HDL, which...


Italian Turkey Meat Loaf

This meat loaf uses two kinds of turkey'ground and sausage'and the best Italian ingredients for maximum flavour.


Simple Salad Recipe: Herbed Chicken and Tomatoes

Pro Tip: This dish is great when first made, but even better the second day after the flavours have married.


Stuffed Mushroom Caps

This easy-to-make appetizer requires no cooking, making it the perfect recipe for hot weather.


Aromatic Chicken

This is a quick, flavourful and versatile method for preparing chicken breasts.


Honey-Braised Pork Chops with Pears, Red Onion, Feta and Almonds

Pork and fruit have a natural affinity: pork's mild, tender meat pairs nicely with sweet, succulent produce. In this dish,...

This Mushroom Pasta with Fresh Herbs Boasts Major Flavour

The simplicity is enough to make this recipe a weekly regular.


Roasted Baby Potatoes with Shallots and Mustard

When you are using baby potatoes, buy the cleanest ones you can find'Yukon Gold, red, fingerlings'to save on scrubbing time!


Braised Lamb Shanks with Wine and Herbs

Although this recipe for braised lamb shanks contains tons of garlic, the long cooking time makes it unexpectedly mild and...


Grilled Potato Salad with Gherkins and Mustard

The golden hue of the mini potatoes is accented with the warmth of olive oil, honey and mustard and topped...


Chicken Provencale with Green Bean and Bacon Salad

The chicken is basted in the same dressing used for the green bean and bacon salad, providing both well-matched flavour...


Wild Mushroom Soup

A mixture of fresh, wild mushrooms is good for making this quick, woodsy-tasting soup.