Food

Enjoy the holidays with one of these delicious seasonal drinks

Nothing says the holidays like the aroma and flavour of these amazingly nutritious spices

The warm, golden colour and flavour of saffron with a mild kick of ginger help to make this vegetable curry...

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,...

Thickened with ground almonds and yogurt, this ground meat dish is rich and creamy yet not as indulgent as traditional...

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

It is easy to keep the fat content low in a tangy Thai curry as there is no need to...

Sweet bananas, exotic lychees and creamy Greek yogourt are combined with chicken and spicy seasonings to make a luscious, yet...

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...

For this fricassee, a selection of colourful vegetables is lightly cooked in a tarragon-flavoured stock, which is finished with sour...

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

This is a dish of bright, vivid colour and bold flavours. Onions, tomatoes and red peppers make a chunky vegetable...

The combination of Pernod and fennel adds a wonderful anise flavour to this popular seafood dish, which just needs some...

Star anise, soy and ginger add wonderful flavours to this deliciously tender pork joint casserole, simmered with shallots, carrots and...

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

All the family will love this sweet and sour casserole that makes the most of seasonal fresh plums. It's traditionally...

A hearty beef and vegetable casserole that can be left to cook or made ahead and then reheated before serving....

A tempting beef casserole - with artichoke hearts, fava beans, new potatoes and juicy, purple-skinned kalamata olives - that is...

Beef provides plenty of iron and minerals. It makes a mouth-watering casserole when cooked with beer and hearty winter vegetables.

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...

Fresh pasta needs only brief oven-baking. Used in a vegetarian lasagna it is layered with wilted fresh spinach and juicy...

Large flat mushrooms are ideal for stuffing with your favourite filling. These ones are topped with slices of creamy cheese,...

It's always interesting to try a few changes with a familiar dish. This is an attractive and healthy variation on...

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

Here's a really simple supper dish of smoked cod with a crispy topping of sliced potatoes finished with cheese. Peas...