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Salmon and Asparagus Lasagna

It's always interesting to try a few changes with a familiar dish. This is an attractive and healthy variation on lasagna, with flakes of tender salmon and chopped asparagus in a light lemon and herb sauce layered with the pasta. It's perfect for when asparagus is in season.

Tray-Baked Salmon

Succulent salmon steaks are rich in heart-healthy fats. Here they are oven-baked on a luscious bed of sliced tomatoes, eggplant...


Crab and Shrimp Cakes

Homemade fish cakes are always a special treat. They are the ultimate all-in-one dish, as they contain fish, potato and...


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Citrus chicken and pineapple kebabs

Lemon zest and crushed cardamom seeds add a lovely flavour to marinated, grilled chicken kebabs, threaded with juicy chunks of...


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Zucchini cakes with minted yogourt sauce

Chargrilled zucchini cakes, served with a cool sauce, make a refreshing dish.

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Chargrilled tuna with summer herb crust

Perfect for summer lunches or an alfresco dinner party, this informal dish is simple to make and very healthy. Serve...


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Chargrilled salmon with sherry and walnut dressing

Fresh salmon is ideal for quick cooking on a grill pan. Here it's served on a mixed leaf salad with...


Spaghetti with scallops, asparagus and Swiss chard

This is a sophisticated dish, combining pasta with a stir-fry of creamy white scallops and vibrant green vegetables. The scallops...


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Peppered fish with lemon and basil

This is a fantastically healthy meal with a real peppery kick balanced by sweet basil and peppers. Serve with ciabatta...


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Chicken satay stir-fry

This Indonesian-style stir-fry combines colourful crunchy vegetables and tender chicken strips. Serve with toasted white or whole wheat pita bread.


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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...


Greek lamb koftas

Pan-fried lamb meatballs make a delicious filling for warm pita bread pockets, packed with a crisp cucumber and leafy salad....


Falafel Pitas

Falafel are spicy chickpea cakes. They are a popular street food all over the Middle East. Served in pita bread...

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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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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Roast pork and apple baguettes

For a really superb pork sandwich, spread a crusty baguette with spiced apple and shallot sauce and pack it with...


Red cabbage, Edam and walnut salad

This crunchy, colourful winter salad provides an excellent nutritional mix. The vegetables and apple are rich in vitamin C and...


Seafood salad

A ready-to-use mixed seafood selection provides the base for this tasty and attractive salad, perfect for an easy summer meal....


Pasta, ham and fava bean salad

This quick and easy pasta salad is just right for busy people. It is appealing and sustaining and the watercress...


Chilled Melon Soup with Shrimp and Avocado

Fresh fruit soups can be prepared ahead and are light and cooling on a hot summer's day. Serve with grissini...


A Puréed Mushroom and Fennel Soup For a Chilly Afternoon

Sweet anise-flavoured fennel and earthy mushrooms make a delicious combination in this smooth vegetable soup.


Bacon and lentil soup

A satisfying and comforting soup packed with a good mix of healthy vegetables that take you well on the way...

Braised whole sea bass with chermoula

Sea bass makes an impressive meal, and its delicious flesh is moist, tender and sweet. Here it's stuffed with an...


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Fish boulangère

Firm white fish lends itself to gentle oven-braising on a bed of vegetables. Sliced potatoes and onion provide the vegetable...



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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...


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...


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Linguine with crab

This dish bursts with the colour and flavour of fresh herbs, zesty lemon and piquant chili that enhance the sweet...