This mildly spiced mix of crunchy nuts, pepitas, sunflower seeds, tangy dried cranberries and sweet sultanas is great for nibbling as a healthy snack or with drinks. Children love it (although it [...]
Choose ripe, well–flavoured tomatoes for this dish. Hollowed out, they make the perfect container for a spicy eggplant, dried apricot and nut couscous. The juices are squeezed out of the [...]
Wraps are made by rolling up a filling inside a soft, wheat flour tortilla. They make a great alternative to ordinary sandwiches and are great for lunch on the run. Here smoked trout, [...]
This unusual combination of ingredients makes a colourful sandwich that is packed with interesting textures and good flavours. It only takes a few minutes to make, so is perfect for a quick lunch [...]
A chowder is a classic American meal–in–a–bowl soup. This delicious chowder is flavoured with lean bacon, leeks and tomatoes and thickened with potatoes, all of which provide [...]
Soufflés have a quite undeserved reputation for being difficult to make. This tasty soufflé is, in fact, very quick and easy to prepare and makes a satisfying lunch when served with crusty bread [...]
Chicken stir–fried with carrots, celery and cabbage, then lightly flavoured with orange and sesame, makes a delicious filling for pancakes, with the option to spice it up with the addition [...]
This open sandwich of toasted ciabatta bread with a mixed capsicum topping is typical of the style of food enjoyed in Mediterranean countries, where bread, along with plenty of fruit and [...]
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Pan bagna is a Mediterranean layered sandwich, often prepared in a hollowed–out round, rustic loaf. Here eggs, anchovies, capers, basil and tomatoes – all ingredients from a classic [...]
Falafel, the traditional Middle Eastern bean patties, are usually deep–fried. This updated version, delicately spiced and crunchy with grated carrot, is baked for a lower fat result, but is [...]
The pleasant aniseed flavour of fresh fennel combines with cannellini beans, green olives, prosciutto and a fresh orange dressing in this appetising warm salad. Serve it with crusty French bread [...]
Eggplant adds a lovely flavour and texture to this hearty vegetarian pasta dish that is topped with a crisp layer of breadcrumbs and parmesan. The rich tomato sauce could be made in advance, then [...]
Pikelets are an almost instant sweet snack. The thick batter is made by simply stirring together a few basic pantry ingredients, and the pikelets cook in minutes. Here they are flavoured with [...]
With its unusual combination of sweet tropical fruit and crunchy vegetables in a chilli–spiced dressing, this is a most attractive and appetising salad. Serve it as part of an al fresco [...]
Capture the flavour of summer's bountiful fruit basket to enjoy later in the year with this luscious yet reduced–fat ice cream. Made with a light sugar syrup rather than a thick egg [...]
