Poached pears in spiced tea

This low-fat, easy and fresh-tasting pudding is perfect for feeding a crowd on a budget

Bloody Mary Bolognese

Give spaghetti Bolognese an adult spin with this tasty, filling recipe

Ricotta & basil pizza bread

Thought you couldn’t enjoy pizza without feeling guilty? Try this low-fat, high-fibre version

Tomato & mozzarella spaghetti bake

This pasta bake is simple yet satisfying, great for a weeknight supper

Fresh pesto

It takes mere minutes to whip up this homemade Italian sauce – blitz basil, nuts, cheese and garlic then stir into pasta

Sticky lemon chicken

Who needs takeaways when you can make this low-fat Chinese-style stir-fry in half an hour?

Creamy aubergine curry

A veggie curry that is both low in calories and creamy

Chicken, fennel & tomato ragout

This chunky ragout can be teamed with anything you like, couscous, pasta, rice or a nice jacket, or just a nice chunk of bread

Prosciutto skewered chicken with fried sage leaves

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This succulent chicken dish makes a great Saturday night treat for two

Speedy spaghetti with clams

This simple Italian pasta dish uses jars of clams in tomato sauce – a great time-saver

Roasted chicken & new potato salad

Throw together a lovely summery roasted chicken and new potato salad – good source of vitamin C

Tomato & pepper dip

A delicious filling yet low-calorie starter