november
Asparagus and ricotta salad with mint vinaigrette
It’s fine to use frozen broad beans, but pod them after they’ve been cooked for a more vibrant colour, texture and flavour.
Spring broth of chicken and asparagus with basil sauce
If you don’t have homemade stock, use the best quality shop-bought you can as it’s the base flavour of the broth.
Asparagus and bacon risotto
The cooked asparagus has a distinctive bite against the creaminess of the rice in this lovely dish.
Asparagus and courgette fritters with dill cream
These fritters are a great accompaniment to steamed salmon. The mixture seems quite wet in the bowl, but will firm up in the pan once it starts to cook.
Back to basics: Microwave cooking
We all have them in the kitchen - here's how to make the most of this useful appliance.
Scrambled eggs with salmon
Once you have made scrambled eggs in the microwave you will never look back; no saucepans to clean and a tasty dish in no time.
Smoked chicken tortillas
Smoked chicken with a salsa and sweet red peppadew peppers is always going to give great results.
Rhubarb berry mousse
Fantastic cooked in the microwave, rhubarb’s full flavour is retained and turns the classic rhubarb and custard into a more sophisticated mousse.
HFG chicken satay
Traditional satay sauce is very rich and very high in fat. This version reduces the fat by over half, and reduces the saturated fat by 76%!
Chicken linguine with tomato and basil pesto
Using chicken without the skin lowers the fat content in this dish.
Tomato and cumin soup
A steaming bowl of soup is a deliciously filling meal − the bonus is this recipe is low in cholesterol and fat, and packed with antioxidants!
Ham, pumpkin and pea risotto
Here’s quick comfort food that’s good for you, too. It’s low in fat and a great source of carbohydrate.
Pork, broccoli and almond stir-fry
Lean pork is low in fat, and this dish is also low in salt and high in fibre.
Tasty bean and avocado tostadas
A tortilla is a round flatbread that originated in South America and can be made from wheat or corn.
