Crunchy beetroot slaw with grilled chicken

This sweet, earthy salad makes a great healthy accompaniment to chicken or salmon

Tomato & anchovy risotto with crispy crumbs

Use up budget storecupboard groceries in this simple Italian rice pot with basil and breadcrumb topping

Citrus-spiked chicken with roasted red onions

Spike up your chicken with a citrus tang – and make it low-fat by removing the skin before you cook

Chilli chicken with honey & soy

A fresh, light Oriental stir-fry which is low in fat and ready in 10 minutes – fresh and light after rich festive fare

Italian chicken & butternut pie

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Bypass stodgy rich pastry and top your Mediterranean bake with slices of ciabatta bread

Kale & chorizo broth

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A meaty stew with a holiday feel that will make you dream of Spain

Mexican soup with chicken

All those typically Mexican flavours – lime, coriander, chilli – combined in a soup with the crunch of tortilla chips

Lemon, broccoli & sesame roast chicken

Give traditional roast chicken a Chinese-style twist with this zesty recipe

Navarin of lamb & spring vegetables

Gordon combines baby veg and tender meat in his lighter version of a bistro classic

One-pan prawn & tomato curry

This spicy, low-fat curry is sure to become a favourite. Swap the prawns for chunks of white fish or chicken to vary it

Chicken stir-fry in 4 easy steps

Asian cooking can be light, healthy and so quick that you’ll think twice before ever
ordering a takeaway again!

Crispy neeps ‘n’ tatties cake

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This Scottish take on a rösti goes well with game, duck breast or roast chicken