RecipesPeppers Stuffed with Beef and Tomatoes Choose large, firm peppers ‘ they make the perfect container for a herb beef, tomato and fresh breadcrumb mixture, topped with cheese. Serve with a salad.
RecipesLamb and sultana stuffed onions Stuffing vegetables is a great way of using them to make a healthy one-dish meal. This tasty stuffing, of spiced lean lamb and bulgur, has a distinct Middle Eastern flavour.
RecipesFish, shrimp and prosciutto brochettes Sumptuous seafood on skewers with cheerful yellow pepper, baby tomatoes and cubes of bread makes an attractive meal, great for entertaining. A fresh basil and lime mayonnaise completes the dish. Serve with a mixed green or asparagus salad.
RecipesSkewered swordfish with charred zucchini A real summer dish of cubes of marinated swordfish and lemon wedges, chargrilled (or barbecued) with baby zucchini. Swordfish has firm flesh, ideally suited to cooking on skewers. Serve with warm focaccia.
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RecipesCitrus chicken and pineapple kebabs Lemon zest and crushed cardamom seeds add a lovely flavour to marinated, grilled chicken kebabs, threaded with juicy chunks of fresh pineapple and grape tomatoes and served with crunchy pita chips.
RecipesPolenta and vegetable salad Grilled Mediterranean vegetables, combined with plump olives and a chili pepper, garlic and lemon dressing, make an exciting topping for polenta.
RecipesChargrilled tuna with summer herb crust Perfect for summer lunches or an alfresco dinner party, this informal dish is simple to make and very healthy. Serve with slices of toasted ciabatta.
RecipesChargrilled salmon with sherry and walnut dressing Fresh salmon is ideal for quick cooking on a grill pan. Here it’s served on a mixed leaf salad with grapefruit, walnuts and chargrilled zucchini ribbons. Serve with warm plain or olive ciabatta.