Fruity sponge cake

Reader Sue McGann devised this delicious low-fat cake recipe

Better-than-baked beans with spicy wedges

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Students' cuisine may be the butt of many a joke, but with these nutrient-packed, low-fat and cheap beans, they get the last laugh

Miso brown rice & chicken salad

Low in fat and a great source of iron, this Japanese-inspired meal gets the ‘superhealthy’ tag

Pan-fried steak & parsnip salad

A moreish winter salad that makes the most of seasonal veg – it’s low in fat too, if you’re watching your weight

Warm Thai chicken & noodle salad

A low fat, oriental-inspired salad – ideal for when you’re in a real rush

Braised cod with butter beans & mint

Buy sustainable cod and enjoy this nutritious, low-fat treat

Autumn vegetable soup with cheesy toasts

A satisfying low-fat soup that won’t induce guilt, served with toasts for a taste of luxury

Chilli prawn linguine

An elegant, low-fat seafood dish, perfect for mid-week entertaining – very light and stylish

Mini chicken bagel burgers

These mini burgers are great fun for parties, or make them bigger and have them for a fun Friday supper

Quick beef & broccoli noodles

Quick, tasty, low-fat and it uses your storecupboard basics. A perfect mid-week meal

Vietnamese chicken salad

A no-cook main course salad with all the light, fragrant flavours of Southeast Asia such as peanut, chilli, mint and soy

Lemon chicken with fruity olive couscous

A low-fat dish of grilled citrus chicken with fresh salad that can be whipped up for a quick supper