
Tofu noodles
Popular in Northern Japan, soba noodles are made from buckwheat flour, which gives them a slightly nutty flavour. In this...

Pad Thai noodles with shrimp
Typical Thai flavours, including chili pepper, lime and coconut, combine in this aromatic stir-fry of shrimp, noodles and Asian vegetables....

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

Fish with bokchoy
Firm, meaty white fish fillets are perfect for stir-frying as they keep their shape well and don't break up easily....

Seafood and vegetable stir-fry
Enjoy the bounty of the sea with this fresh and colourful stir-fry. By cooking the seafood only briefly, the flavour...

Teriyaki chicken with vegetables
You can prepare the chicken ahead of time ' this will not only increase the flavour, but it means that...

Lemon chicken with broccoli
A family favourite that mixes succulent strips of chicken with a zesty, hot and sour sauce. The inclusion of whole...

Sweet and sour duck
Kumquats are a small citrus fruit, like an orange, but the whole fruit is edible, adding a great tangy flavour...

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

Chicken satay stir-fry
This Indonesian-style stir-fry combines colourful crunchy vegetables and tender chicken strips. Serve with toasted white or whole wheat pita bread.

Chicken, snow pea and corn stir-fry
This crunchy, refreshing stir-fry is just what you need for a midweek meal ' it can be on the table...

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

Spicy Pork and Baby Corn Stir-Fry
Tender pork is perfect in a stir-fry, particularly when combined with fresh baby corn and a subtle curry flavour. The...

Stir-fried greens with bacon and chestnuts
Stir-frying is a great method of cooking that retains many of the vitamins and minerals that may be lost during...

Lamb with zucchini and ginger
The addition of thick french fries and a generous amount of green vegetables turns a lean lamb stir-fry into a...

Indonesian fried rice
Flavoured with garlic, ginger and chili, this tempting dish with thin and tender strips of lean beef and juicy shrimp...

Vegetarian paella
A wonderfully rich and satisfying dish, this vegetarian version of a classic is a great way to introduce your family...

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

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

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

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

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

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

Salmon and pea pilaf
Canned salmon is very versatile and super healthy, being rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Combined with rice and peas, and...

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

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...

Chicken and zucchini risotto
The salty tang of pancetta creates a flavourful base for this risotto, offsetting the milder flavours of chicken and zucchini....

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

Spring vegetable risotto
Risotto is comfort food at its best, and you can easily change the basic recipe to suit the season by...