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.
The rhubarb tart on its own is quite sharp, so the sweetened mascarpone cream helps to balance the dessert. This cream works wonders with any soft fruit.
Add a little luxury to spring greens by stir frying them with nuts and bacon. It also works well with savoy cabbage in winter months. This dish provides 233 kcal, 9g protein, 4g carbohydrate (of which 3g sugars), 20g fat (of which 3.5g saturates), 5.5g fibre and 0.9g salt per portion.
Large flat mushrooms filled with melty mozzarella make the perfect vegetarian burger, slathered in homemade tomato relish. Irresistible. This is designed to be a low cost recipe.
This comforting casserole is ready in no time, and the crusty topping and zingy pesto add gourmet pizzazz. Equipment and preparation: for this recipe you will need a food processor.
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.
The weather needs to be sizzling hot to really enjoy an ice cold glass of gazpacho. This recipe makes savoury pastry twists to set off its punchy flavour.
A budget-friendly soup that's healthy and filling. This soup is perfect for whipping up ahead of time and popping in the freezer. Just leave to cool and store in a freezer-proof container. It will keep in the freezer for up to 2 months. This meal provides 183 kcal, 6g protein, 18.5g carbohydrate (of which 10g sugars), 9.5g fat (of which 1.3g saturates), 6.5g fibre and 1.7g 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 popular Goan flash-fry makes for a light, refreshing and healthy midweek meal. Equipment and preparation: for this recipe you will need a wok with a lid.
This popular Goan flash-fry makes for a light, refreshing and healthy midweek meal. Equipment and preparation: for this recipe you will need a wok with a lid.
This popular Goan flash-fry makes for a light, refreshing and healthy midweek meal. Equipment and preparation: for this recipe you will need a wok with a lid.
This popular Goan flash-fry makes for a light, refreshing and healthy midweek meal. Equipment and preparation: for this recipe you will need a wok with a lid.
These meaty, flavoursome ravioli are a wonderful way to show off homemade pasta on extra-special occasions. Equipment and preparation: for this recipe, you will need a pasta machine and ravioli mould.
These meaty, flavoursome ravioli are a wonderful way to show off homemade pasta on extra-special occasions. Equipment and preparation: for this recipe, you will need a pasta machine and ravioli mould.
This spicy fish supper is a breeze to put together for family or friends - open the parcels at the table. Equipment and preparation: for this recipe you will need a blender to make the chermoula. Each serving provides 479kcal, 32g protein, 10g carbohydrates (of which 9g sugars), 32g fat (of which 6g saturates), 3.5g fibre and 0.2g salt.
Use up leftover chicken carcasses in the Hairy Biker's recipe for a comforting bowl of chicken soup. Each serving provides 134kcal, 10g protein, 21g carbohydrate (of which 0g sugars), 1.5g fat (of which 0.3g saturates), 0.4g fibre and 1g 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.
A super-filling, meat-free wonder. Omit the Worcestershire sauce to make it a hearty vegetarian dinner. Each serving provides 400kcal, 15g protein, 47g carbohydrate (of which 9.5g sugars), 12.5g fat (of which 6g saturates), 9g fibre and 0.6g salt.
This may not sound like an overtly Indian dish and in a way it isn't, but people in India have always eaten kebabs, either as they are or wrapped in flatbread.