Buy mince in bulk and keep some raw rissoles in the freezer. Thaw overnight in the fridge, pat dry, lightly flour, then fry up for a speedy meal.
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Hummous and Pepper Slices
To make a soup into complete meal, sometimes you need a little more than just a hunk of bread. Be inventive, adding flavours and textures to complement and contrast with your soup. Here are just a few trouble-free accompaniments that can be [...]
Homemade Muesli
Tired of toast? Over oats? Prepare this easy homemade muesli.
Herb-crumbed Fish with Oven-baked Wedges
You can enjoy this delicious varitation on traditional fish and chips without worrying about the fat content – the secret to the golden wedges is to coat them with egg white, not fat.
Healthiest-Ever Lasagne
Lassagne is everybody's favourite cold-weather meal, but it can be very high in fat, especially if shop-bought. This version includes plenty of fresh vegetables and lean minced beef in its scrumptious filling, meaking it a healthy option. Serve [...]
Grilled Fish with Lemon Butter Sauce
Grilled fish is probably the easiest and quickest meal in the world to cook and is extremely nutritious. A simple lemon sauce is all it needs to dress it up, but also try it with pesto, or a horseradish sauce made by mixing 1 tablespoon [...]
Green Tomato Chutney
If it looks like all your tomatoes will ripen at once, harvest some green ones now and reap a few jars of this tasty condiment.
Green coriander rice
Making a herb and vegetable paste is a quick and simple way of producing vibrantly coloured, flavoursome rice. Toasting the rice in just a little oil and butter, then cooking with the paste before adding stock and simmering, develops and [...]
Christmas Pudding
Serve this rich, moist pudding with custard or cream on any special occasion, but for Christmas choose one of the traditional butters or sauces to accompany it.
Blueberry and Cranberry Crunch Muesli
Start your day with this healthy mixture of fruit, nuts and seeds, served with low-fat milk or yogurt. In summer, leave out the dried fruit and serve the muesli with some fresh berries instead.
Blue Hawaiian
Put your feet up and relax with this fruity cocktail.
Baked Sweet Potato Fries
Baked fries are the way to go when you're cutting back on fat. These baked sweet potato sticks are so flavourful, you'll never know the difference.
Berry Yogurt Swirl with Walnuts and Pepitas
Celebrate berry season with this healthy swirl of goodness. It will give you the energy and nutrients you need in the morning. Use thawed frozen berries if fresh ones aren’t available – they’re just as nutritious.
Beetroot and Raspberry Smoothie
This vitamin-packed drink makes a filling and nutritious breakfast if you are in a hurry. The beetroot content of the drink may even help blood flow in older people, especially to the frontal lobe.
Beef Miroton
Here's a delicious way to use up leftover roast beef or pot roast – just bake it anew with sliced potatoes, gravy and buttery breadcrumbs.
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