RecipesFour Seasons Pizza This tasty pizza includes a variety of toppings to suit every taste. It is lower in fat and salt than pre-made pizzas, yet has just as much flavour. Don’t be put off by the long ingredients list ‘ it’s easy and fun to make and will soon become a favourite. Serve with a big green salad.
RecipesFeta and orange tabouli A fabulous main meal salad based on bulgur, generously flavoured with fresh herbs. It is best prepared ahead to give time for all the wonderful flavours to mingle.
RecipesGoat’s cheese and watermelon salad Juicy watermelon makes the perfect partner to tangy goat’s cheese in this easy-to-assemble pasta salad. Flavour and texture are provided by crunchy Belgian endive, peppery arugula and toasted pine nuts, which combine to give a Mediterranean flair.
RecipesDuck, rice, mushroom and orange salad In this attractive salad, full-flavoured shiitake and brown mushrooms are combined with slices of tender grilled duck, juicy orange segments, crunchy water chestnuts and rice, with a fresh ginger and honey dressing.
RecipesWarm teriyaki salmon salad The technique of cooking salmon in foil captures all the succulent juices of the fish that, together with the teriyaki baste, makes a superb dressing for a mixed leaf and bean sprout salad. The fat in oily fish such as salmon contains omega-3 fatty acids, which have been shown to boost heart health. Serve with warm bread.
RecipesPasta, ham and fava bean salad This quick and easy pasta salad is just right for busy people. It is appealing and sustaining and the watercress and walnut pesto dressing adds a great flavour.
RecipesCorn chowder with crab Leeks, corn and potatoes make this chunky seafood chowder a satisfying main meal soup. Serve garnished with a swirl of sour cream and some crusty whole-grain bread to accompany.
RecipesChilled 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 (Italian bread sticks) for a light lunch.
RecipesChili-spiced squash soup This golden, velvet-textured soup is very satisfying and perfect for a warm light lunch on a chilly day. Green apple adds a sweet-sour tang to the flavour, with added zip from chili peppers, and the croutons provide a satisfying crunch.
RecipesTomato and lentil soup This simple soup is flavoured with warm spices, then blended to a velvety smooth texture and topped with yogourt. Serve it as a fast and sustaining lunch with nan bread or other lightly toasted bread of your choice.
