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Seafood ciabatta pizzas

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

CIABATTA rolls make a tasty and easy base for home-made mini pizzas with red pesto making the tomato sauce. You can use any topping you like but we've gone for tuna, sweetcorn, tomato and mozzarella. Serves 4 (makes 8 slices).

Pork stir-fry with Chinese leaf lettuce

Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INGREDIENTS Serves 4 400g pork escallops or fillet 2 garlic cloves 25g ginger root Chilli powder 1 tablespoon lemon juice 5-6 tablespoons soy sauce 5 tablespoons sunflower oil 600g Chinese leaf lettuce (alternatively white cabbage) 1 bundle of spring onions 150g soy beans 200g basmati rice Salt 50g cashew nuts

Cauliflower soup

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

CAULIFLOWER is delicious in season during February so why not turn it into a bowl of warming soup for a winter supper? Serves 4.

Speedy Spanish omelette

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

THIS is a great big thick cake of an omelette, packed with vegetables and bubbling with cheese. The smaller the pan, the thicker your omelette will be and the longer the eggs will take to set but flashing it under the grill will sort all that out. Serves 4.

Greek vegetable soup

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

THIS Greek vegetable soup is a wonderfully delicious, warm and chunky dish. Accompanied by warm pitta bread it is perfect as either a starter or main course.

Berry and custard meringue

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

THE beauty of modern freezing methods is that summer berries are available all year round. So what better way to cheer up the gloomy days of winter than with a bright berry pudding? Serves 4-6.

Home-made French onion soup with cheese toasts

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

RESEARCH suggests that the compounds that make you cry when chopping onions may play a role in fighting cancer - so it's worth the tears! Serves 4.

Scallops with ginger and lemon

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

THIS delicious dish is easy to prepare and cooks in minutes. The delicate flavour of the scallops is offset nicely by the ginger. Perfect as a starter or main. Serves 4.

Bacon and herb wrapped bangers

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

INGREDIENTS Serves 4 Few sprigs of rosemary or handful of fresh sage leaves Olive oil Salt and black pepper 8 rashers of streaky bacon 8 Cumberland sausages

Tapenade

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

THIS traditional Mediterranean dip made with olives, capers and anchovies is the perfect accompaniment to ciabatta or a toasted pitta for a delicious starter. You shouldn't need to season as the salty flavour comes from the anchovies and olives. Serves 6.

Greek milk pie

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

THIS traditional Greek dessert, also known as Galaktoboureko, is a custard-filled pastry that will melt in your mouth. Serves 4.

Smoked salmon and goat's cheese frittata

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

IF you have any smoked salmon left in the freezer from Christmas, use it to make this special weekend breakfast. Serves 4.

Pork wontons

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

CELEBRATE the Chinese New Year in style on Monday with these traditional pork wontons. You can find the wrappers in Chinese supermarkets. Serves 6.

Yogurt, mint and coriander chicken thighs with pitta bread

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

THIS light dish will keep the new year diet on track. Makes 8.

Pasta Alfredo

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

THIS delicious vegetarian pasta dish is quick and easy to make. Any pasta will do but penne and tagliatelle work particularly well. Serves 4.

Naan bread

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

THIS Indian flat bread is the perfect accompaniment for a curry and is usually baked on the sides of a Tandoori clay oven to give the traditional teardrop shape as the bread stretches.

Fresh fruits with wellness dip

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

HEALTHY and tasty, this delicious dessert will help calm your sweet cravings and help you stick to those healthy eating resolutions. Serves 4.

Lamb shanks in red wine

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

THIS delicious and hearty meal makes the perfect winter warmer. If you can't find lamb stock, beef stock will work. Delicious served with mash and seasonal vegetables. Serves 6.

Beetroot, pear, gorgonzola and honey bruschetta

Sun, 08 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

THIS is a very tasty quick snack that goes down a treat at any social occasion.

Home-made ravioli

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

THE beauty of making your own ravioli is that you can use whatever filling you like. Here we've gone for the classic spinach and feta but you can get creative. Team up with a simple tomato and basil pasta sauce for a quick and easy midweek supper. Serves 4.

Cuban picadillo

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

PICADILLO is a kind of hash that's popular in many Latin American countries. This version, from Cuba, uses olives and raisins. It's great served with rice but also makes a fantastic filling for tortillas or tacos. The choice is yours. Serves 4.

Raw veg boats with yoghurt dressing

Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

THESE look and taste great and help you on your way to those important five a day. Serves 4.

Perfect glazed ham

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

A HAM is a delicious addition to anyone's Christmas or post-Christmas menu. Glazing it so it's bursting with flavour sounds more complicated than it is. For best results, soak the ham overnight in preparation. Serves 10.

Greek lamb burgers

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

THESE burgers, made with minced lamb, make a nice change from a traditional beef burger and the addition of feta gives them an authentic Mediterranean twist and tangy fl avour. Serves 4.

Festive red cabbage and apple

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

A DELICIOUS and simple side dish that can be served as an accompaniment to the traditional Christmas turkey. This recipe makes more than enough for six but can easily be doubled up if you've got more mouths to feed.