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 the dish can be quickly assembled and baked when [...]
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Apple and hazelnut pikelets
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 diced apple and toasted hazelnuts. Top with a little [...]
Tropical fruit with coriander
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 meal in the summer, with grilled chicken.
Sweet balsamic berry ice cream
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 custard, it has a fresh flavour that is highlighted [...]
Banana and mango shake
A thick banana–flavoured milkshake with a tropical touch, this will certainly appeal to children and adults alike. Ideal at breakfast time as it is filling, nourishing and quick, it can also be enjoyed as a delectable dessert after lunch [...]
Apple and date salad
A crunchy salad of fruit, vegetables and nuts in a creamy yogurt–based dressing, this is attractively presented on red witlof leaves, the bitterness of the witlof providing a good contrast to the sweet fruit. Enjoy it for lunch with crusty [...]
Zesty tomato salad
Seek out the most delicious tomatoes available, preferably sun–ripened on the vine, and you will be rewarded with an incomparable flavour. Lemon, fresh coriander and mint add freshness and zest to the tomatoes in this tangy salad, which [...]
Winter vegetable casserole
Good food does not have to be complicated or time–consuming. Raid the pantry and use everyday vegetables from the refrigerator for a warming and heart–healthy meal such as this simple, homely casserole.
Warm potato salad
Here tender new potatoes, cooked in their jackets, are combined with crunchy celery, spring onions and walnuts in a nutty dressing. The salad is a delightful alternative to potato salads in mayonnaise–based dressings, and goes well with [...]
Tamarind and cashew stir-fry
Once all the vegetables and the sauce have been prepared, this stir–fry can be cooked in mere minutes. It is an ideal quick midweek meal, packed with ingredients that not only taste good but that are good for you, too.
Tagliatelle with green sauce
This simple vegetable and yogurt sauce is ready in as little time as it takes to cook and drain the fresh pasta. It is bursting with fresh flavours and irresistibly creamy, but without the heaviness of a classic cream sauce for pasta.
Tacos with salsa and guacamole
Quick and easy to make, this filling and colourful main course is low in saturated fat but high in flavour. It is a great recipe to tempt even the most ardent of meat–eaters into enjoying a vegetable–based meal.
Sweet pumpkin tartlets
Pumpkin is a good example of one of the many vegetables that can be used in both sweet and savoury recipes. Pumpkin pie is the best–known sweet preparation, and this is a lighter version made with filo instead of rich shortcrust and topped [...]
Sweet potato and celeriac purée
Mashes and purées are perennial favourites and an excellent way of boosting your daily intake of vegetables. This sweet potato and celeriac purée is deliciously flavoured with apple and spices but you can use whatever flavours you like.
Sun-dried tomato and bean risotto
Moist risotto served with a simple side salad makes a satisfying carbohydrate–rich meal, and the risotto can be endlessly varied – all sorts of other vegetables can be used instead of broad beans. To achieve the perfect texture, use [...]
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