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!
Chilled summer vegetable soup
Recipe by:
Maggie Pannell
Made with fresh, raw salad vegetables and thickened with bread, this tangy soup is inspired by the Spanish classic, Gazpacho.
Vegetable paella
Recipe by:
Maggie Pannell
Perfect for vegetarians, but great for meat-eaters too, this hearty rice dish made with starchy short-grain rice is wonderfully rich and satisfying.
Spaghetti with fresh tomato sauce
Recipe by:
Maggie Pannell
There are few dishes as classic and easy as spaghetti with tomato sauce. Try this lovely version with a little added green from parsley and peppers in the summer when fresh tomatoes are at their peak.
Roast Vegetable Soup
I had a few left over veggies which I didn't know what to do with, so I thought I would do this lovely warming soup! You can vary the ingredients to what you have in your cupboard.
Fat free pasta sauce
Having been in catering for 40 years the biggest problems we all face is a filling tasty meal that is also healthy, this recipe can be used on its own over pasta with maybe a breaded escalope or as the base for Bolognese lasagna even spanish chicken. Due to the lack of any fat at all this does need a long slow cook. I tend to make a massive big pot of this and then freeze it into usuable size portions (rest of the now grown up family always grab a few from the freezer whenever they come round)
Baingan Bharta (Aubergine Curry)
Recipe by:
Yakuta
This is a simple and tasty vegetarian Indian dish that is sure to rouse your taste buds. Delicious served on its own or as an accompaniment to a meat curry with pitta, naan or rice.
Mixed bean chilli soup
Recipe by:
Maggie Pannell
This heart-warming soup is perfect for a chilly evening. It's packed full of vegetables and mixed pulses, making it an excellent source of fibre. Enjoy it with some crusty French bread to mop up the delicious liquid.
Autumn root vegetable soup
Recipe by:
Maggie Pannell
The robust flavours of sweet orange carrots and deliciously creamy celeriac make the perfect base for this hearty, warming soup.
Spicy apple and pumpkin soup
Recipe by:
Maggie Pannell
Enjoy this spicy pumpkin soup at Halloween. Carve the pumpkin shell into a spooky-looking lantern, and use the scooped-out flesh to make the soup.
Butternut Squash and Barley Risotto
Well given food prices are rocketing I tried using barley instead of Arborio rice. It was a success, filling, healthy and still really yummy! NOTE: This is very filling and quite rich in flavour. So I sometimes serve half portions with some nice green beans or other summer Veg/green salad. It keeps in the refrigerator great in an air tight container or ziplock bag. It tastes great the next day cold or re-heated and so we take the leftovers for filling lunch at work.
Pitta pizzettes
Recipe by:
Maggie Pannell
Made mainly from storecupboard ingredients, these mini pizzas are incredibly quick and easy to prepare. Topped with tasty ham, luscious pineapple and sweet corn kernels, they make a tasty snack and are much lower in salt than most bought pizzas.
Roasted Mint and Lemon Veg
The mint and lemon are a surprisingly delicious combination and make the veg fresh and a little bit tangy.
Organic Mini Lamb Burgers
For a complete healthy and tasty meal, serve with Ebly wheat or rice with diced carrots and courgettes. Also makes a great sandwich filling with cheddar cheese in fresh baguette...ideal for kids and greedy adults!! Use organic products for a nicer and tastier result.
Andrea's Pasta e Fagioli
Recipe by:
AVALERIO
This is a recipe I adapted from my grandmother's. This warm and comforting soup is easy to make and perfect for a Sunday evening with crusty ciabatta.
Baked Pitta Triangles
Recipe by:
Dawn
These crunchy wholemeal baked pitta chips make a lovely accompaniment to houmous, baba ganoush or any dip.