American-style pineapple & banana pancakes

These American-style pancakes are easier to make than traditional ones

Tangy trout with a simple garden salad

This tasty and versatile fish gets a lemony makeover and makes a great treat for one

Chestnut fool

An autumnal accompaniment to cakes and puds, this nutty cream goes particularly well with spiced friands

Easy hummus recipe

A smooth blended chickpea dip with tahini and garlic that's versatile and good for you, this easy hummus makes a great snack or lunch

Greek beans with seared lamb

Braise butter beans or ‘gigantes’ with tomatoes, onion and garlic and serve with tender lamb fillet and crumbled feta cheese

Indian spice box chicken

Serve this exquisitely flavoured chicken dish with mounds of fluffy rice

Frozen strawberry yogurt

Sarah Cook's gorgeous frozen yogurt is intensely fruity and really creamy… but totally fat-free!

Yogurt parfaits with crushed strawberries & amaretti

Get the taste of summer with this sophisticated dessert that is low fat and easy to make

Crushed raspberry creams

Barney Desmazery’s tasty berry dessert is both creamy and low in fat – no cooking needed

Chicken & chickpea salad with curry yogurt dressing

A gently-spiced healthy salad, that’s packed with iron and calcium and counts as two of your five-a-day

Marinated feta in thyme & chilli oil

Pack salty Greek cheese into jars with olive oil, thyme, tomatoes, artichokes and olives – mop up the goodness with bread

Spicy couscous salad

This can be made as a main-dish salad (great for lunchboxes) or as a side dish for roast lamb