Use any vegetables you like for this dish. Here Raymond Blanc uses fennel, red onion, violet artichokes, chicory and plenty of garlic cooked slowly to extract the sugars, giving a wonderful flavour and a soft melting texture. Each serving provides 846kcal, 30g protein, 55g carbohydrate (of which 25g sugars), 52g fat (of which 11g saturates), 16g fibre and 2.2g salt.
This easy chilli is enlivened by a salsa crammed with healthy vegetables and creamy avocado. The spiciness can be adjusted to suit your taste. This meal provides 393 kcal, 30g protein, 12g carbohydrate (of which 10g sugars), 23g fat (of which 7g saturates), 4g fibre and 0.4g salt per portion.
Roasting the tomatoes first gives this quick tomato sauce a smoky edge. Stir through pasta with a handful of olives. This meal, if served as three portions, provides 164kcal, 3g protein, 16g carbohydrate (of which 16g sugars), 9g fat (of which 1.5g saturates), 5g fibre and 0.2g salt per portion.
These flavour combos are not a reinvention of the wheel, but a simple seductive supper none-the-less. I have to do away with knives and forks for these little lamb chops and with messy fingers gnaw off the meat, right down to the bone.
Chowder is a hearty bowl of food - here the smoked haddock is paired perfectly with sweet leeks and crunchy sweetcorn. Each serving provides 258kcal, 23g protein, 18g carbohydrate (of which 9g sugars), 10g fat (of which 6g saturates), 4g fibre and 1g salt.
The warm flavours of cinnamon, dried fruits and chicken make this tagine a Moroccan classic. 632 kcal, 50g protein, 46g carbohydrate (of which 44g sugars), 26g fat (of which 4g saturates), 7g fibre and 1.1g salt per portion.
This is one of my stalwart recipes that used to only make an appearance when there was a vegetarian over at my house. But then the family began to fall in love with the soft wintry flavours and that creamy white sauce. This white sauce is a shortcut white sauce, everything just gets put in a bowl and stirred, very, very simple and just as tasty as the traditional white sauce.
Fruity spelt brings an inventive twist to classic roast chicken in this dish. Serve with kale and leeks for a healthy Sunday roast. This meal, if served as six portions, provides 520kcal, 56g protein, 46g fat (of which 6g sugars), 12g fat (of which 3g saturates), 4g fibre and 0.6 salt per portion.
Although this is a veggie roast, this truly is a meal fit for a king. I admit this is not the shortest of recipes, but it is really satisfying to make and the pastry is brilliantly quick and simple. For this recipe you will need an 18cm/7in springform cake tin.
Although this is a veggie roast, this truly is a meal fit for a king. I admit this is not the shortest of recipes, but it is really satisfying to make and the pastry is brilliantly quick and simple. For this recipe you will need an 18cm/7in springform cake tin.
Although this is a veggie roast, this truly is a meal fit for a king. I admit this is not the shortest of recipes, but it is really satisfying to make and the pastry is brilliantly quick and simple. For this recipe you will need an 18cm/7in springform cake tin.
A hearty meal for four in one pot. Tender lamb cooked in a richly flavoured casserole with crisp layered potatoes on top. Each serving provides 455 kcal, 31g protein, 47g carbohydrate (of which 13g sugars), 14g fat (of which 5g saturates), 10g fibre and 1.7g salt.
Sambhar (the soup) with vada (the doughnuts) is traditionally eaten for breakfast in the south of India and is a staple of street food stalls throughout the region.
Replace potatoes with root vegetables to reduce the carbohydrates in a chicken traybake and add plenty of spice to turn up the flavour. Each serving provides 361 kcal, 44g protein, 30g carbohydrate (of which 14g sugars), 5.5g fat (of which 1g saturates), 7g fibre and 0.5g salt.
A warming winter soup; the kick of ginger and chilli is set off by soothing coconut milk. If you can't get hold of pumpkin, try butternut squash. This meal, if served as six portions, provides 177kcal, 3g protein, 14g carbohydrate (of which 8g sugars), 11g fat (of which 10g saturates), 3.5g fibre and trace salt per portion.
The secret of success in this recipe is to leave the lamb to cook on a very low heat. Serve this springtime dish with plenty of bread to mop up the sauce.
This is a rich and comforting stew that is smart enough to serve for a dinner party. I like to serve it with mashed potatoes or my potatoes dauphinoise and a green vegetable.
People from Durban are very proud of their Bunny Chow and its heritage - a cheap curry from the depression era. The version here is made with meat, but you can substitute with red and white kidney beans.
You can either make the dough from scratch for this pizza, which takes no time at all, or for an even speedier method, buy soft tortillas and use these as a base for the pizza instead of making your own.
Spatchcocking (flattening) chicken is a handy way of cooking it much quicker than normal. Although you should give this marinade a night in the fridge to really penetrate the meat. Equipment and preparation: You will need a barbecue with a lid for this recipe.
This hearty vegetarian take on the traditional hotpot has a pretty topping that contains plenty of hidden treasures. Each serving contains 436kcal, 10g protein, 32g carbohydrate (of which 18g sugars), 27g fat (of which 8g saturates), 14 fibre and 0.3g salt.
1 To 2 Hours
Keylimepie
Makes one very large pie, or 2 small pies
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The Great British Bake Off
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Ryan's take on key lime pie received great praise on The Great British Bake Off. Try it for yourself.
Risotto is such a quick and easy dish: the creamy rice is complemented here by the salmon and peas. Be careful not to overcook it, though, or it will be stodgy.
Tender, slow-roasted lamb, infused with mellow garlic and herb flavours makes wonderful comfort food. This recipe makes its own delicious gravy too, perfect for a big meal with friends and family.
Tender, slow-roasted lamb, infused with mellow garlic and herb flavours makes wonderful comfort food. This recipe makes its own delicious gravy too, perfect for a big meal with friends and family.
This classic starter gets a punchy update from the Hairy Bikers in the form of fiery central American additions. Each serving provides 373kcal, 27g protein, 6g carbohydrate (of which 4g sugars), 26g fat (of which 12g saturates), 3.5g fibre and 0.9g salt.
This classic starter gets a punchy update from the Hairy Bikers in the form of fiery central American additions. Each serving provides 373kcal, 27g protein, 6g carbohydrate (of which 4g sugars), 26g fat (of which 12g saturates), 3.5g fibre and 0.9g salt.
For a proper Sunday lunch that won't break the bank try this beef shin stew. Serve with some creamy mash for a mouthwatering meal. Try the Eat Well for Less quiz to find out how you could cut your food bills.