Creamy Garlic Butter
Recipe by:
CKBK
This garlic butter is so good, my grandmum actually called me for the recipe! Serve with freshly baked breads and rolls.
Black Bean Dip
Recipe by:
dramstad
A dip low in fat and calories, but with loads of flavour. Let the dip chill so the consistency thickens and the beans have time to meld with the spices. If you can't find tinned black beans, use dried or a tin of refried beans instead.
Summer Avocado Frappe
Recipe by:
Lacy
This simple and tasty savoury frappé is a cool and refreshing way to get your five a day. If desired, you can also serve this as a cold summer soup.
Chilled Avocado Summer Soup
Recipe by:
JHERCIK
This is a cool and refreshing summer soup. Use single cream if you want a lighter version.
Chilled Beetroot Soup
Recipe by:
Rosemary
Jarred beetroot are great for this recipe, making it ready in minutes. You can save the juice, freeze it and add it in place of the chilled water or ice. Try serving with a dollop of soured cream.
Creamed Spinach with Nutmeg
Recipe by:
mscougar
Freshly steamed spinach is blended with a rich, creamy sauce that's lightly spiced with nutmeg. Great side dish for roast beef or chicken.
Gorgonzola and Parmesan Sauce
Recipe by:
Amy
A delicious cream sauce for a special occasion. I simply toss it with pasta. Toasted hazelnuts, walnuts or pine nuts are a nice addition sprinkled on top.
Mushy Peas
Recipe by:
Stella
Frozen peas retain their nutrients much more than tinned, and they taste fresh and delicious. You can add more liquid (water or cream) depending how mushy you want your peas. Use semi-skimmed milk if you're watching your calories.
Persian Cucumber Dill Salad
Recipe by:
Violet Grillo-Derderian
This cool, refreshing blend of natural yoghurt, chopped cucumber, dill and garlic is a perfect accompaniment to lamb or rice, or both! Mint may be used in place of the dill.
Baked Scrambled Eggs
Recipe by:
Erin
These light and fluffy scrambled eggs are great for serving a big crowd. I usually make them this way for Christmas morning and I never have much left over!
Tzatziki
Recipe by:
0316BJD
This Greek yoghurt sauce made with cucumbers and fresh mint is a classic. Serve with kebabs, chips, crusty bread or warm pitta. You need to make this in advance but it still tastes really fresh.
Creamy pumpkin soup with thyme
Recipe by:
Lea Ogawa
A deliciously creamy pumpkin soup that is flavoured with fresh thyme, garlic and peppercorns. Finishing with cream brings out the sweet flavour of the pumpkin.
Creamy Yoghurt Houmous
Recipe by:
sal
This version of the delicious, creamy Middle Eastern dip uses yoghurt and is delightful with raw vegetables or toasted pitta triangles. It is much lower in fat than classic houmous.