Baked spinach and ham pancakes
You can cook the pancakes well in advance. Assemble the whole dish, then bake just before serving. The pancakes are made with half whole wheat flour and half all-purpose flour to be light yet higher in fibre than regular pancakes.
Broccoli and salmon frittata
A really fantastic midweek dish, this is so easy. And if you use frozen broccoli florets it is a great...
Asparagus and prosciutto bruschetta
Why are the simplest dishes often the best? Here, a few fine ingredients lift this sandwich from the 'something on...
Chicken and spinach calzone
Calzone is an Italian pizza pocket that uses pizza dough to wrap up a filling. The delicious filling here is...
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...
Pasta carbonara with leeks
A fabulously quick egg and pancetta pasta favourite with added vegetables for extra nutrition. It's surprising how little pancetta and...
Fusilli with summer pesto
Whole wheat pasta is a good source of complex carbohydrate and has a low GI value. Tossed with steamed summer...
Butternut Squash Tart with Parmesan
Butternut squash make any dish look and taste superb. Their sweet flesh is rich in beta-carotene, and contains vitamin C,...
Stuffed Zucchini
In this delicious vegetarian dish, thick slices of large zucchini are hollowed out and filled with a tasty stuffing based...
Roasted Vegetable Crumble
Sweetly flavoured, roasted vegetables topped with a savoury crumble that includes Parmesan, nuts, pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds for added...
Vegetable Moussaka
This is a clever variation on the traditional, meat-based Greek dish that is usually quite high in fat. The meat...
Goat’s Cheese, Spinach and Pesto Lasagna
Fresh pasta needs only brief oven-baking. Used in a vegetarian lasagna it is layered with wilted fresh spinach and juicy...
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...
Chicken parmigiana
An easy, Italian-style dish of chicken breasts, oven-baked with a low-fat, chunky vegetable sauce, with a Parmesan topping. Serve with...
Chicken and broccoli pasta bake
A healthy, quick and easy family meal, this hearty bake combines ready-cooked chicken and whole wheat pasta in a cheesy...
Lightened-Up Creamy Caesar Salad
Caesar salad is often made with a mayonnaise-based dressing. My version uses low-fat yogurt and fat-free sour cream, which limits...
Artichoke Dip
This creamy dip is similar in texture to guacamole. It's great as an appetizer spread on whole-grain crackers, or as...
Savoury Squash and Pear Crumble
The sweet taste of squash and pear blended with breadcrumbs and crunchy walnuts provides a simple yet elegant recipe that's...
Red and Green Frittata
Eggs have protein and iron, important nutrients for fertility. Broccoli is a good source of folate and fibre. This baked...
Italian Turkey Meat Loaf
This meat loaf uses two kinds of turkey'ground and sausage'and the best Italian ingredients for maximum flavour.
Parmesan Brussels Sprouts
This Brussels sprouts dish can be prepared ahead of time and is a yummy addition to traditional turkey dinner.
Sweet Potato Gnocchi
Adding sweet potatoes to a gnocchi recipe makes it a little easier for the home cook to pull off, because...
Hemp Pesto
Use this hempseed pesto variation anywhere you would use a standard pesto
Peach Caesar Salad
Sweet, juicy peaches, buttery Boston Bibb lettuce and savoury bacon, anchovy and Parmesan meld together to create a summer take...
Whole-Wheat Rotini with Asparagus and Portobello Mushrooms
Boost your vegetable and fibre intake with this healthy and delicious asparagus and mushroom pasta dish.
Tuscan White Bean Soup
This soup is hard to stop eating after the first bowl'the earthy flavours inevitably leave me wanting more. Pair it...
Pasta with Peas and Pancetta
This pasta dish with peas and pancetta is the perfect mix of sweet, salty and superb'and healthy, too.
Meatball Mushroom Soup
This creamy, super-thick mushroom soup is made heartier with meatballs, barley, macaroni and rice.
