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

Watercress, cheddar and tomato omelette
Watercress teams well with eggs and is highly nutritious, providing iron and beta-carotene. The cheddar cheese supplies plenty of taste...

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

Chicken sloppy Joes
As the name suggests, this has a messy appearance, a bolognaise mixture served between whole wheat rolls, but it's a...

Chili’lime chicken salad
In this salad, chicken is gently poached in stock to give an almost melt-in-the-mouth texture and is then mixed with...

Thai lamb salad
Try this delicious variation on the traditional Thai beef salad. Lean lamb tenderloin work beautifully with the fresh vegetables, fragrant...

Beef pho
Pho (pronounced fur) is a Vietnamese fragrant beef noodle soup. It is perfect for lunch or dinner with friends because...

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...

Onion soup with Gruyère croutes
The secret of this rich, warming soup lies in the slow cooking of the onions and leeks, in just a...

Roast beef with thyme and fennel crust
A crunchy deep crust of herb-flavoured breadcrumbs ensures a succulent roast beef. It's roasted with a selection of tasty root...

Braised Asian beef
Asian flavours are often associated with stir-fries, but as this delicious meal shows, they can be used to good effect...

Tomato and Mozzarella Polenta
Why not try something different? Here, ready-made pesto is spread on a savoury polenta base, then topped with melt-in-the-mouth mozzarella...

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.

Chicken Stock
This stock, made with the leftovers from a roast chicken, can be used as a great base for soups, casseroles,...

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...

Yakitori Domburi
Domburi is a Japanese dish, the name of which originally referred to the bowl in which it was cooked, and...

Vegetable Hash
Traditionally, a hash was the perfect way to use up leftovers from a roast dinner. Here, a glorious mix of...

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

Sage-Brined Turkey Breast
Try a new spin on on a holiday classic. Brining turkey imparts flavour and creates a moist breast that will...

Super Powered Breakfast Smoothie
This tasty blend of nutritious raw ingredients from nutritionist Meghan Telpner will bring energy to your mornings

Tropical Green smoothie
The sweet-tart flavours of pineapple and mango brighten kale for a tasty, vitamin-rich green smoothie

La Belle Verte
Bring kale to breakfast with this healthy green smoothie from Montreal raw-food restaurant Crudessence

Wild Rice Salad
Nutty, fruity and packed with flavour, this make-ahead dish is a wholesome side for all kinds of entrees.

Plum Cardamom Compote
Delicious warm, or very cold on a hot day, this compote is light'we've kept calories low'and so simple. The cardamom...

Olive Oil Energy Drink
Vital veggies and EFA-rich olive oil make for a drink that will give you energy throughout the day.

Tandoori Chicken Skewers with Wild Blueberry Fig Sauce
Traditional Indian flavours combine with delicious blueberries to create a unique dish that's sure to be a hit at your...

Spicy Date, Apple and Cheese Dip
Their natural sweetness makes dates an excellent ingredient for desserts, cakes and chutneys. Here they are cooked until thick and...

Cherry Mustard
For a new take on a classic condiment, add dried tart cherries. The mustard goes perfect with steak, burgers or...