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Here is a vegetarian one-pot meal of golden saffron-scented basmati rice combined with spiced vegetables. Serve with a cooling banana...

Watercress teams well with eggs and is highly nutritious, providing iron and beta-carotene. The cheddar cheese supplies plenty of taste...

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

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

In this salad, chicken is gently poached in stock to give an almost melt-in-the-mouth texture and is then mixed with...

Try this delicious variation on the traditional Thai beef salad. Lean lamb tenderloin work beautifully with the fresh vegetables, fragrant...

Pho (pronounced fur) is a Vietnamese fragrant beef noodle soup. It is perfect for lunch or dinner with friends because...

Fresh fruit soups can be prepared ahead and are light and cooling on a hot summer's day. Serve with grissini...

The secret of this rich, warming soup lies in the slow cooking of the onions and leeks, in just a...

A crunchy deep crust of herb-flavoured breadcrumbs ensures a succulent roast beef. It's roasted with a selection of tasty root...

Asian flavours are often associated with stir-fries, but as this delicious meal shows, they can be used to good effect...

Why not try something different? Here, ready-made pesto is spread on a savoury polenta base, then topped with melt-in-the-mouth mozzarella...

Fish trimmings ' the head, skin and bones ' from any white fish with a good flavour can be used....

Use this light stock as a base for delicate soups and sauces, and in risottos and similar dishes.

This stock, made with the leftovers from a roast chicken, can be used as a great base for soups, casseroles,...

You can use fresh, raw or cooked bones for this stock, plus any lean meat scraps. Trim fat or fatty...

Domburi is a Japanese dish, the name of which originally referred to the bowl in which it was cooked, and...

Traditionally, a hash was the perfect way to use up leftovers from a roast dinner. Here, a glorious mix of...

This hearty, colourful and very nutritious main dish is perfect for an easy midweek meal, and can be rustled up...

Try a new spin on on a holiday classic. Brining turkey imparts flavour and creates a moist breast that will...

This tasty blend of nutritious raw ingredients from nutritionist Meghan Telpner will bring energy to your mornings

The sweet-tart flavours of pineapple and mango brighten kale for a tasty, vitamin-rich green smoothie

Bring kale to breakfast with this healthy green smoothie from Montreal raw-food restaurant Crudessence

Nutty, fruity and packed with flavour, this make-ahead dish is a wholesome side for all kinds of entrees.

Delicious warm, or very cold on a hot day, this compote is light'we've kept calories low'and so simple. The cardamom...

Vital veggies and EFA-rich olive oil make for a drink that will give you energy throughout the day.

Traditional Indian flavours combine with delicious blueberries to create a unique dish that's sure to be a hit at your...

Their natural sweetness makes dates an excellent ingredient for desserts, cakes and chutneys. Here they are cooked until thick and...

For a new take on a classic condiment, add dried tart cherries. The mustard goes perfect with steak, burgers or...