Here is a very special salad – new potatoes, slices of tender grilled chicken and asparagus tossed in a fresh orange dressing while still warm and then gently mixed with juicy mango slices and [...]
Dukkah is an Egyptian nut and spice mixture that can be sprinkled over vegetables or used as a dip. The nuts and spices vary, so feel free to experiment to make your own version. You can buy [...]
A whole steamed fish makes a spectacular feast. Drizzling hot oil over the skin before serving makes the skin delightfully crisp.
This high-protein breakfast will help sustain your energy levels for hours. For extra fibre, serve the omelette with wholegrain toast. Add a green salad for a nutritious brunch or lunch.
Turmeric, cumin, mustard and cayenne pepper all add spice to this intense, easy-to-make chutney. Stir a dollop into curry as it is cooking to add even more flavour, then serve the chutney on the [...]
Use any fresh fruit in season for this recipe – sliced bananas, apples, pears, mangoes or strawberries, blueberries, grapes, cherries or mandarin segments would all be good.
Soba noodles are traditionally made from buckwheat, but are widely made from a combination of buckwheat and regular wheat flour. Buckwheat is a gluten-free grain, high in copper, zinc, magnesium [...]
Duck becomes even more succulent when cooked in coconut milk and Thai herbs and spices. Instead of a quartered duck, you could also use four duck pieces – breasts, leg quarters or a mix of both.
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In this classic recipe, the tart citrus flavours cut through the richness of the duck. It isn't absolutely essential to brown the duck first, but taking this extra step does develop the flavour [...]
Buttery, crumbly shortbreads are a treat any time of year. At Christmas time they look festive cut into star shapes.
These crispy toasts can be served as a starter or as a good savoury snack to hand around with drinks. Traditionally, the toasts are deep-fried in oil, but in this healthy version they are baked [...]
Many fruits can be stewed: berries, rhubarb, stonefruit and dried fruit. Adjust the cooking time so the fruit is soft and plump but not mushy.
An aromatic, delicious and quick-to-prepare stir-fry dish.
Rings of tender squid are briefly stir-fried with garlic, chilli and fresh colourful vegetables in this speedy dinner dish. Take care not to overcook the squid as it has a tendency to toughen if [...]
With ripe nectarines, green grapes, red peppery lettuce and slices
of tender grilled duck, this is a particularly pretty salad. The unusual dressing complements and brings together all of the [...]
