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Chicken Cacciatore

Chicken cacciatore is a rich-tasting Italian classic that's perfect for a chilly night. Skinless chicken thighs keep the fat figures...


Spicy Chicken Tostadas

'Tostadas' comes from the Spanish word for toasted. These flat, crisply toasted corn tortillas can be topped with all sorts...


Spicy Chicken and Vegetable Pastries

There are lots of variations on these savoury Mexican pastries, which are similar to Cornish pasties. The filling here is...


Sweet and Sour Chicken Pancakes

This is a novel way of serving the popular Chinese dish of stir-fried sweet and sour chicken. Here zucchinis and...


Quick Hungarian Goulash

This quick version of classic Hungarian goulash is rich and delicious. Strips of lean pork, shredded red cabbage and green...


Normandy Pork with Apples, Celery and Walnuts

Fresh and fruity, this pork casserole with celery and walnuts comes from Normandy in northwestern France, where cider apples grow...


Old-Fashioned Shepherd’s Pie

In this version of the long-time family favourite, shepherd's pie, the ground lamb filling contains plenty of vegetables and red...


Mediterranean Stuffed Vegetables

An array of colourful Mediterranean stuffed vegetables makes an appetizing main dish, ideal for an informal help-yourself meal when entertaining...

Indian Lamb with Spiced Lentils

Freshly ground spices make this Indian lamb curry fabulously fragrant, while spiced lentils give texture and substance, as well as...


Keema Curry with Cucumber Raita

This mellow curry of ground beef has just a hint of chili, so it's ideal for children who like to...


Beef in Beer

Topped with thick slices of garlic and herb bread, this beef in beer casserole is hearty and satisfying. It's an...


Beef in Red Wine and Brandy

Long, slow cooking gives this traditional beef casserole its inimitable flavour. The cooking liquid is reduced simply by removing the...


Succulent Grilled Steak with Crispy Potatoes

In this recipe, slices of beef are marinated in a tangy green herb-based sauce, called chimichurri sauce, which hails from...


Broiled Steak with Mustard-Glazed Potatoes

Here lean beef is flavoured with a honey-mustard marinade and served with potatoes that are first boiled, then tossed in...


Spaghettini Marinara

Cooked in a delicious wine-enriched tomato sauce, a nutritious mix of seafood makes an elegant partner for the thin spaghettini....


Seafood Lasagna

Packed with vegetables, this seafood lasagna is a superb vitamin-rich, nutritious meal. Choose vegetables that are fresh and in season,...


Liven Up Your Fish Pot Pie With Shrimps and Mushrooms

Serve this fish pot pie with a colourful medley of steamed vegetables, such as snow or sugar snap peas, carrots...

Fish with Spicy Green Lentils

Dark green Puy lentils, grown in the south of France, have a unique, peppery flavour that is enhanced by spicy...


Pasta and Tuna Salad with Zucchini and Sundried Tomato Pesto

The dressing for this simple, colourful pasta and tuna salad has a sweet-sour flavour, which perfectly complements the lightly cooked...


Tuna Provencale on a Baguette

Flavoursome, savoury and full of heart-smart nutrients, this baguette sandwich is sure to become a favourite. The special today: a...


Apricot Lamb with Shredded Cabbage

Based on the Moroccan way of stewing meat with fruit, here lamb is marinated with mushrooms and herbs, then cooked...


Cajun-Spiced Barley

Barley is one of the crops that farmers love, due to its short growing season and hardy nature. We should...


Risotto Primavera

Yes, you can make creamy risotto the way they do in Italian restaurants! This risotto primavera recipe makes a delightful...

Green Coriander Rice

Toasting the rice, then cooking with a herb and vegetable paste before adding stock and simmering, develops and enriches the...


Chicken Biryani with Cucumber Raita

A biryani consists of curried meat, poultry, fish or vegetables combined with basmati rice to make a complete meal. Here...


Chicken and Ricotta Cannelloni

Cannelloni are often filled with rich beef or veal mixtures, but this lighter version uses chicken with fresh vegetables. The...


Stir-Fried Beef with Fine Noodles

Tangy tamarind and lemongrass infuse a Thai-inspired sauce for tender strips of stir-fried beef and fine rice noodles. With snow...


Spaghetti Bolognese

Here's a new lower-fat version of a classic Bolognese, a full-flavoured meat sauce tossed with strands of spaghetti and served...


Squash, Ricotta and Sage Gnocchi

There are numerous versions of gnocchi. Here a flour-based dough of mashed squash and ricotta cheese, flavoured with sage and...