This creamy yet light chicken salad is ideal for serving as a cold buffet dish. Basing the dressing on sour cream mixed with mayonnaise makes it lower in fat than many other creamy dressings. [...]
Duck is notoriously fatty, but this method of cooking cuts down on the amount of fat you eat with the meat. For a deliciously healthy meal, start with a refreshing salad, then follow with the [...]
A cross between a soup and a stew, this dish captures the exciting spicy and sour flavours of South–East Asia. Lemongrass gives a citrus touch, and coconut adds richness. Using the poaching [...]
Moist, gingery cubes of chicken breast and colourful vegetables are grilled on skewers and served with a peanut sauce in this version of the popular Indonesian snack. Wedges of lime are included [...]
The ingredients for this salad are presented individually on a platter rather than being mixed together, with a simple tahini–based dressing so everyone can help themselves. There is a [...]
The addition of a few well–chosen flavouring ingredients, like the fresh sage and balsamic vinegar used here, can transform chicken livers into something special. Sautéed with mushrooms and [...]
Although in northern Mexico ‘fajitas’ refers to a specific cut of beef, elsewhere in the world the term has come to describe a combination of sizzling pan–grilled chicken strips [...]
This mustardy chicken and capsicum loaf, wrapped in thin slices of zucchini, is perfectly complemented by the fresh tomato and basil sauce – a very colourful dish, full of savoury flavours. [...]
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These filo pastry rolls make an excellent starter, or you could serve two rolls each for a light meal. The filling is a colourful mixture of low–fat chicken mince and plenty of vegetables, [...]
This is a great supper dish to make with leftover roast chicken, or with turkey. Sweet potatoes are a colourful addition to the potatoes traditionally used in a hash, and corn adds a delightful [...]
The distinctive duck flavour of this terrine, heightened by the hint of orange, is complemented by the sweet leeks and beans. A small amount of duck fat is included, but there is much less than [...]
Think of a French country–style meal and chances are your mind will conjure up the image of chicken simmering in robust red wine. This updated version contains French shallots, mushrooms [...]
These chicken pitas are packed with tasty salad leaves and the Greek cucumber and yogurt sauce called tzatziki. They are incredibly quick and easy to prepare, so when you are next short of time, [...]
Few snacks can be more universally popular than sandwiches. Try this sweet and spicy combination of lean chicken roasted with a honey and mustard dressing, juicy mango slices and crisp lettuce leaves.
Here, strips of duck are stir–fried in the Chinese fashion, with onions, water chestnuts, bok choy, bean sprouts and – a sweet touch – fresh pear. Very little oil is needed for [...]
