Brilliant Bedtime Drink
Recipe by:
PAULAMATHERS
This yummily different way to make hot milk will make you sleepy in no time. I always have it when I can't sleep and it works a treat.
Cheesy Tuna Toast
Recipe by:
Becky Evans
A yummy and quick snack for when you are short on time but want something warm and tasty to eat.
Best Ever Drinking Chocolate
Recipe by:
HeartHandGrenade
This drinking chocolate tastes so luxurious and is made from the simplest of ingredients. Use a best quality dark chocolate bar for this, preferably organic, with at least 70% cocoa solids.
Healthy Tomato Pasta Sauce
Recipe by:
CELTICFANMAN
A tasty and extremely healthy tomato pasta sauce, ideal for getting your kids to eat vegetables! This is good to make in large batches and then freeze to have on hand when you need a simple, home-cooked meal for the family.
Bunny Buns
Recipe by:
Effie
I came up with these cupcakes as an idea for Easter. A no-cook recipe easy enough for kids to make.
Aubergine Parmigiano
Recipe by:
DOERY
This makes for a luxuriously rich vegetarian meal, prepared in only an hour thanks to a few shortcuts. Aubergine slices are dipped in egg and breadcrumbs, then baked instead of fried. The slices are layered with tomato pasta sauce, mozzarella and Parmesan.
Halloween Spider Fairy Cakes
Recipe by:
Heatherly Noble
These are a great for a children's Halloween party! Chocolate cake mix is an easy option when you are making so many. Use liquorice laces for the legs and mini jelly beans or Smarties for the eyes.
Salsa Baked Fish
Recipe by:
CHRISTYJ
Use cod from your fishmonger when it's in season, otherwise any firm white fish will work. Use mild salsa for a little heat and spicy salsa for lots of heat! Serve with rice, black beans, warm tortillas and Margaritas if you are in the mood for a fiesta!
Leek and macaroni loaf with fresh tomato sauce
Recipe by:
Norma MacMillan
This is the perfect choice when you fancy a change from meat, and it will appeal to the whole family. For a well-balanced meal, start with a root vegetable soup, and serve the loaf with a mixed salad and crusty bread.
Gnocchi with sage and cinnamon
Recipe by:
Norma MacMillan
An Italian classic, traditional semolina gnocchi is served with generous amounts of cheese and butter. This healthier but equally delicious version is made with just a little butter, cheese and olive oil and flavoured with cinnamon and sage. Served with lightly cooked spinach and peas, this makes a great family meal.
Tacos with salsa and guacamole
Recipe by:
Norma MacMillan
Quick and easy to make, this filling and colourful main course is low in saturated fat but high in flavour. It is a great recipe to tempt even the most ardent of meat-eaters into enjoying a vegetable-based meal.
Baked salmon fishcakes with parsley sauce
Recipe by:
Brenda Houghton
Packed full of flavour, these fishcakes are served with a delicious herb sauce in this tasty and healthy version of an all-time family favourite. Try serving with savoy cabbage, sautéed in stock, or Sweet Roasted Squash with Shallots (on this website).
Baked fish and chips
Recipe by:
Brenda Houghton
From now on you can enjoy this delicious treat without worrying about the high fat content – the secret to golden chips is to coat them with egg white, not fat.
Zesty Cheddar and asparagus quiche
Recipe by:
Norma MacMillan
How do you get the rich taste of a classic quiche with a fraction of the fat? One technique: make the case with thinly sliced potatoes. It's a heart-smart substitute for traditional shortcrust!
Vegetable macaroni cheese
Recipe by:
Chrissie Lloyd
Broccoli and cauliflower add extra nutrients to a family favourite, while a fat-free sauce keeps it light.
Fisherman's pie
Recipe by:
Chrissie Lloyd
This creamy fish pie tastes luxurious but is relatively low in fat. Pungent capers and gherkins have long been favourite flavourings in Britain and bring piquant contrast to the mild, comforting tastes and textures of fish, eggs and potato.
Healthy Fish, chips and mushy peas
Recipe by:
Chrissie Lloyd
Avoiding the usual deep-frying method and making chips with a variety of root vegetables adds nutrients and makes this favourite a much healthier meal.