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Conjure up the colours and flavours of a tropical island with this unusual warm salmon salad. The rich flavour of...

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

Broiled slices of herbed polenta topped with a creamy, melting mixture of Gorgonzola and ricotta cheeses is a delicious dish,...

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

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

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

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

This version of the all-time favourite spaghetti carbonara makes use of low-fat dairy products and dry-cured ham instead of bacon...

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

Quick to prepare, this pasta and chicken salad with basil makes an ideal midweek dinner and won't spoil if someone...

This quick and easy linguini sauce is bursting with tomatoes and olive oil'foods that will keep your heart pumping strong.

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

Introduce vegetables to old favourites for healthy family meals. This well-loved macaroni dish is delicious with mushrooms, peas and red...

Store-bought stuffed pasta just does not taste anything like silken-textured homemade pasta with a freshly prepared savoury filling. This mushroom...

Eggplants make delicious lasagna, but traditional methods usually involve slicing and frying them in copious quantities of oil. Here, eggplant...

Unlike traditional recipes, these meatballs are low in fat, yet they're full of the terrific taste you crave. Long curls...

This elegant entree is what the French would call a 'salade composée''a salad where the elements are arranged separately. In...

These fragrant Chinese-style pasta purses are made with wonton wrappers. The pork pot stickers are part fried, then simmered in...

Here, lettuce-lined bowls are filled with shrimp and avocado, mixed with spiced new potatoes and topped with yogurt for a...

These rice croquettes are moulded around nuggets of mozzarella and rolled in breadcrumbs before cooking. Traditionally croquettes are deep-fried, but...

Few foods are healthier than raw vegetables, so serve these crudites with tempting low-fat dips for a starter. Or, for...

This tasty, hearty tomato seafood soup is surprisingly quick and easy to make using fresh crab meat. The flaky crab...

This hearty soup tastes really creamy, yet it doesn't contain any cream! Made with cooked chicken and fresh corn and...

The simple, delicious flavours of this herbed chicken and potato soup will make it popular with adults and children alike....

These Mediterranean-style 'sandwiches' are generously filled with peppers, zucchinis and red onion, spiked with garlic and rosemary, and topped with...

You'll love our healthy spin on the classic chicken club.

These mouthwatering Indian chicken and broccoli snacks are quick to make. They use whole-wheat pita wraps instead of the traditional...

Leek and prosciutto combine with basil and mozzarella to make a sophisticated pizza-style topping for whole-wheat muffins. Serve with a...

This potato and zucchini tortilla is made from the simplest ingredients: eggs, onions and potatoes. Cooked like a flat omelette...