Spicy turkey chilli with spaghetti
Recipe by:
Norma MacMillan
Sweet peppers and warm spices flavour this family-style chilli, made with minced turkey rather than the traditional beef for a lower fat content, and served on spaghetti to boost the carbohydrate value. It is an ideal cook-ahead dish as the flavour of the sauce improves if it is made a day in advance and reheated.
Duck terrine and ginger-plum salsa
Recipe by:
Norma MacMillan
The distinctive duck flavour of this terrine, heightened by the hint of orange, is perfectly complemented by the sweet leeks and fresh green beans. A small amount of duck fat is included, but there is still much less fat than would be found in a traditional recipe. This terrine will keep in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Country cassoulet
Recipe by:
Maggie Pannell
Inspired by the classic French dish, this version is lighter and less extravagant. It combines chunky sausages, bacon and beans with the traditional garlic and herb crust.
Gammon pot roast with beans
Recipe by:
Maggie Pannell
Gammon, slow-cooked with haricot beans, and served with crusty bread and greens, makes a lovely weekend lunch.
Red, white and green bean salad
Recipe by:
Maggie Pannell
Make this glorious salad when green beans are in season. It is light, fresh and utterly irresistible.
Baked bean oven dish
Very simple, quick and tasty. I always prepare this when my english family visits.
Cara's Corn Chip Chilli Lasagna
An excellent hearty and warming family meal. Can be mildly mouthwatering or hot as you dare. It can also be varied ever so slightly by trying different flavoured corn chips/tortilla chips. Try zingy lime or fragrant chilli varieties to suit your own tastes. I have seen chilli lasagna recipes before but always using pasta sheets which doesn't feel very Mexican to me. Serve with a crisp cooling salad dressed with mint, cucumber, yoghurt or soured cream.
Easy sausage and bean casserole
An extremely easy take on a sausage and bean stew with a rich smoky flavour. If you prefer, you could use a can of chopped tomatoes and a can of mixed beans in water instead of the baked beans but I actually find the baked beans are tastier, not to mention quicker!
Cabelleros Casserole
There's an easy to find (and make) kids meal out there on the web called Cowboy Casserole, which uses sausages and beans... I decided to make it for Leo yesterday and also to make a slightly different version for myself. I altered the recipe and gave it a Spanish twist - hence the name. This is a good one for a cold day.
Mexican Refried Beans
A great (spicy) side dish to accompany a Mexican meal or nice as snack with tortilla chips. If you don't like spicy foods, simply don't add the jalapeno chillies! This is also nice with melted Cheddar on top.
Chicken with lemongrass
Recipe by:
Norma MacMillan
A cross between a soup and stew, this dish captures the exciting spicy and sour flavours of South-east Asia. Lemongrass gives a citrus touch, and creamed coconut – using just the minimum for flavour – adds richness without excessive fat. Using the poaching liquid as the broth preserves the water-soluble vitamins.
Blackened chicken
Recipe by:
Maggie Pannell
The spiced coating on the chicken breasts cooks to a delicious crunchy crust, keeping the inside flesh really juicy. It's served on a simple avocado, bean and tomato salad, but add some interesting bread, such as seeded Pan Gallego, to complete the meal.
London Pea Soup
Recipe by:
CANMAC2
A great soup to warm you on a cold, foggy night.
Mexican bean pate
Recipe by:
BUTTERCUP8
Simple Mexican-inspired veggie pate with a little kick.