This unusual salad uses both sweet and tart fruit with cashew nuts to add colour and interest to pretty cauliflower florets, blanched just for a moment to retain their crispness. Roasted cumin [...]
This refreshing drink is perfect for summer when strawberries are plentiful and full of flavour and vitamins. It takes only a few minutes to prepare, so is ideal as a nourishing start to the day [...]
The natural sweetness of dates makes them an excellent sweetener in desserts, cakes and chutneys. Here they are cooked until smooth and pulpy with apple and aromatic spices. Use as a dip with [...]
This dish is really quick to make but full of delicious flavour. Although coconut milk is a rich source of fat, this recipe uses much less than is usually found in Malaysian and Thai recipes. [...]
Use this rich, slightly tart, lightly spiced purée of fresh and dried fruit to replace butter on warm morning toast or muffins. The recipe makes far more than 4 people can enjoy at one [...]
Earthy, rustic beans are surprisingly good paired with fruit, as in this classic from the Mexican kitchen, where it is called frijoles con frutas. If fruit with beans sounds alarming, just [...]
Meat and fruit is a classic combination in many cuisines, all over the world. This slowly cooked stew of tender lamb and sweet dried figs, flavoured with warm spices, is a superb partnership of [...]
A can of fruit can be transformed into a special–tasting fruit salad with the minimum of effort. Here, lychees are enhanced with stem ginger and the zest and juice of fresh lime for an [...]
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This mild chicken and banana curry, enriched with almonds and yogurt, has a wonderfully smooth, creamy texture. Boneless, skinless chicken thighs add plenty of flavour, while being convenient to [...]
Chicken thighs are excellent in a casserole, being very tender and full of flavour. Fresh apricots and a bulb of fennel make good partners, especially when spiced up with cumin. Rice would be a [...]
In this colourful salad, the subtle flavour of spinach is enhanced by sweet melon and citrus, and prosciutto adds a savoury touch. You can prepare the dressing in advance, but only assemble the [...]
What an invigorating drink this is, made with fresh citrus, very lightly sweetened and flavoured with a little lime zest and mint. Squeezing your own juice makes all the difference in both [...]
A cross between a breakfast sorbet and thick drink, this refreshing, virtually fat–free start to the day takes just seconds to whiz up. The secret of preparing it quickly is to keep a [...]
When making a layered gratin such as this it's important to think about how the vegetables will cook, how much moisture they will release and whether or not they will hold their shape after [...]
Much of the delight of Mexican food is in the abundance of salad–type toppings that contrast so well with the hot ingredients. Although these enchiladas are made with less fat than usual, [...]