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This garlicky lamb is slow-cooked until it practically falls off the bone.

This is a colourful and zesty way to serve potatoes at holiday dinners (and offers more vegetable variety than traditional...

This is a great breakfast or brunch to start the weekend because it's one that the whole family will dig...

This recipe is an easy version of souvlaki on a bun. The toppings you add are up to you and...

Creamy almond butter and a kick of curry make this tofu dish a flavourful one

If you're purchasing your shrimp fresh, be sure to devein them. This means gently pulling out the dark intestinal tract...

I love mozzarella cheese with this sandwich, but other cheeses also work well. For example, try sprinkling on some feta...

Adapt this recipe to any leftover vegetables in your crisper, the more the merrier! Halved cherry tomatoes are a great...

Nutty and with a citrus zest, almonds add good (monounsaturated fat) to this salad. For more crunch, toast the almonds...

For extra flavour, add white wine and herbs to the water before poaching the salmon. Leave the skin on for...

These pitas are filled with Mediterranean flavours. You can find tahihi, a sesame paste, in health food and large grocery...

This hearty recipe is satisfying served open-faced, but if you're really hungry, use a whole bagel for each sandwich.

This lighter version of the great French classic, chicken in red wine sauce, is lower in fat and includes more...

Lebanese-style meatballs are great for a relaxed family supper. They're made with lean ground lamb, bulgur, herbs and spices, then...

Heart-healthy tuna has a unique flavour and a firm texture. Here, it is briefly pan-fried, then gently cooked in a...

Chicken and spicy chorizo sausage combine well with vegetables and lentils, which are naturally low in fat and a good...

This Greek-style dish is simple to cook but wonderfully flavoured. It combines lamb fillets with colourful vegetables, feta and fresh...

This is a really quick recipe for dressing up lean round steak. A gutsy tomato sauce, boosted with anchovies and...

The delicate flavour and creamy texture of chicken livers work well with mushrooms and sherry, while broccoli adds further vitamins...

The spicy tomato flavour and aroma of this one-pot rice dish make it really appealing. Tender chunks of fish, juicy...

This spectacular Spanish-style egg and vegetable dish looks wonderful and is incredibly easy to cook for a light lunch or...

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

These protein-packed veggie burgers are made with a delicious high-fibre combo of Brazil nuts and red kidney beans, plus carrots...

A beet and red cabbage coleslaw brings a lively flourish of colour and texture to these hearty rolls, as well...

A no-cook recipe is perfect for a light lunch when time is short. Remember to include the sardine bones in...

This toasted, triple-decker sandwich is packed with creamy, mashed avocado, rich in healthy unsaturated fats. Lean chicken, juicy tomatoes and...

Homemade hummus only takes a few moments to whizz together and makes a perfect light lunch, served simply with pita....

A fabulous main meal salad based on bulgur, generously flavoured with fresh herbs. It is best prepared ahead to give...

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