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A dal is a dish of simmered lentils flavoured with aromatic spices and usually served as a sauce. But add...

A light, colourful curry that is very quick and easy to make, this is packed with antioxidant-rich vegetables. Sweet potatoes,...

This great-tasting, medium-hot curry is made with tofu ' an exceptionally nutritious and protein-rich ingredient that soaks up the fragrant...

A tasty curry with a spicy kick, mellowed with reduced-fat coconut milk. The addition of fresh mango not only adds...

A vegetarian version of the hearty French country dish, this uses canned beans for a quick and easy one-pot. It's...

This dish is best started overnight to maximize the rich flavour of the beef and red wine. It's worth using...

A spicy, high-fibre and very satisfying curry that combines lots of vegetables with lean, tender lamb chunks and lentils. Serve...

An aromatic North African-style casserole, richly flavoured with dried fruits and warmly spiced with ginger and cinnamon. The sweetness of...

This modern version of the popular favourite, Lancashire hot-pot, is still slow-cooked for maximum flavour, but is lighter, using lean...

An easy, Italian-style dish of chicken breasts, oven-baked with a low-fat, chunky vegetable sauce, with a Parmesan topping.

This hearty, colourful and very nutritious main dish is perfect for an easy midweek meal, and can be rustled up...

Choose large, firm peppers ' they make the perfect container for a herb beef, tomato and fresh breadcrumb mixture, topped...

Succulent chunks of creamy cod, gently cooked in an aromatic, slightly spicy sauce with a colourful mix of vegetables and...

Combined with mushrooms, a small amount of meat goes a long way. Cooked in a creamy sauce made with light...

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

A stir-fry is a tasty way to combine meat and vegetables in the one dish. The trick with stir-fries is...

A little spicy chorizo goes a long way and adds a fabulous flavour to this colourful dish. Brown rice has...

An ideal dish for entertaining, this colourful and exotic dish is made with a mixture of white fish and seafood,...

This lightly curried rice dish makes a simple yet satisfying vegetarian meal, with the chickpeas providing valuable protein. Serve with...

This recipe is based on a traditional Caribbean favourite that is often made with red kidney beans, which are called...

Flavoured with a small amount of spicy sausageand chili flakes, this is a traditional taste of Mexico. Guacamole and tortillas...

A fragrantly spiced pilaf-style dish that doesn't take much more effort than ordering takeout, yet is much healthier as it...

Here is a vegetarian one-pot meal of golden saffron-scented basmati rice combined with spiced vegetables. Serve with a cooling banana...

This risotto makes the most of both fresh and dried mushrooms.

A vibrant, golden yellow vegetarian risotto that looks good, tastes wonderful and is packed with healthy beta-carotene and fibre. The...

If you have some cooked chicken left over from a roast, why not use it to make this quick filling...

Colourful and packed with flavours, this thick, flat omelette, called a tortilla in Spanish, tastes good served at any temperature....

A fabulous vegetarian bite that's deliciously healthy as well as fun to eat. The bean and vegetable mixture has a...

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