Recipes

Colourful and packed with flavours, this thick, flat omelette, called a tortilla in Spanish, tastes good served at any temperature....

The French have omelettes, the Spanish tortillas, the Italians frittatas and Arabic nations have eggahs. Eggahs are good served straight...

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

Satisfyingly spicy and quick to prepare, chicken and papaya fajitas make an easy, healthy meal. Sweetly fragrant papaya is rich...

A delicious, moist filling of herby soft cheese and flaked, smoked fish is rolled up inside tortillas with crisp bean...

Pan-fried lamb meatballs make a delicious filling for warm pita bread pockets, packed with a crisp cucumber and leafy salad....

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

Five-spice powder - a fragrant mix of cinnamon, cloves, fennel seeds, star anise and Sichuan peppercorns - is used a...

Sun-dried tomatoes, garlic and herbs create a Mediterranean flavour, and a fresh chili and tomato salsa adds extra zing. Making...

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...

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

With pastrami (cured, smoked meat) and bagels, the inspiration for this thick, filling sandwich can only be Montreal. But unlike...

For a really superb pork sandwich, spread a crusty baguette with spiced apple and shallot sauce and pack it with...

Boosted with vegetable goodness, this tasty treat is ideal for a quick, midweek supper dish. Crisp fennel and red pepper...

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...

Why are the simplest dishes often the best? Here, a few fine ingredients lift this sandwich from the 'something on...

Toasted muffins, topped with wilted spinach and poached egg, then coated with a creamy yogourt and chive sauce, make a...

A feast of colourful vegetables makes a superb topping for a pizza-style ciabatta. The bread soaks up the aromatic roasting...

Made mainly from pantry ingredients, these mini pizzas are incredibly quick and easy to prepare. Topped with tasty ham, luscious...

For anyone who enjoys pizza, this rustic version with its wafer-thin sliced potato topping provides a lower-fat alternative. Scattered with...

Calzone is an Italian pizza pocket that uses pizza dough to wrap up a filling. The delicious filling here is...

Everyone loves pizza and, made as a slice, it can easily be cut into squares and served as casual party...

This tasty pizza includes a variety of toppings to suit every taste. It is lower in fat and salt than...

Enjoy the fragrant flavours of cilantro and mint in this North African-inspired salad, which can be largely prepared ahead. Lamb...

Couscous makes a brilliant base for a quick salad, as it needs only a brief soaking in hot stock (or...

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...