This is a great low fat pudding – really good served with low fat ready-made custard! Just 190 kcals and 0.89g fat. Serves 4 75g or 3oz mixed dried fruit 150ml or 1/4 pint apple juice 115g or 4oz stale brown or white bread diced 1 teaspoon mixed spice 1 large banana, sliced 150ml or…
Month: December 2008
Pasta Nicoise Salad with Smoked Mackerel
This is a great summer dish and of course you can substitute the mackerel for the more traditional tuna if you wish. Mackerel contains omega 3 fats which is so good for you and overall the dish is low in fat and calories. Serves 4 225g or 8oz farfalle pasta (bows) 175g or 6oz green…
Sticky Date Pudding
This pudding is delicious and it is lower in fat and calories than a standard recipe. I’m not going to say that it is 100% angelic – but it is certainly better for you than a full-fat version :0) Serves 6 1 and 1/4 cups pitted dates 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 1 and 1/2…
Chicken and Spinach Lasagne
This is a delicious and lighter alternative to a beef lasagne – just 424 kcal and 7.2g fat per serving. Simply serve with a salad on the side. Serves 4 250g or 10oz frozen chopped spinach, thawed and all moisture squeezed out 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 450g or 1lb cooked chicken breast, diced 4 sheets…
Asian Coleslaw
This is great for serving with BBQ’s, cold meats and my chicken kebabs and is low fat and good for you! Add the dressing just before serving as otherwise the vegetables will go a bit soggy. Serves 4 1/4 white cabbage shredded 1/4 chinese cabbage 1 large carrot coarsely grated 1/2 red pepper cut into…
So Easy and Quick Chicken Kebabs
These kebabs are great for BBQ’s or serving as a main course with basmati rice and sweet chilli sauce. I also like serving them with Asian Coleslaw – see next recipe. Serves 4 4 skinless chicken breasts, cubed 1 rounded tablespoon curry paste – I always use Pataks Lemon and Coriander Tikka Masala paste 1/4…
Red Lentil and Cumin Soup
This soup is adapted from Rosemary Conley’s ‘Low Fat Cookbook’ and is excellent for a warming lunch and very good for you – just 193 kcals and 1.9g fat. Serves 6 1 onion finely chopped 225g or 8oz leeks halved lengthways and then sliced 225g or 8oz carrots diced 1 tablespoon ground cumin 175g or…
Totally Wicked Chocolate Chip Cookies
This is adapted from Nigella Lawson’s ‘Nigella Express’ an absolutely excellent book that positively makes your mouth water as you read! Makes 12 large cookies 125g or 5oz dark chocolate 70% cocoa solids 150g or 6oz flour 30g or 1oz cocoa 1 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda 125g or 5oz butter 75g or 3oz light brown…
Sharon’s White Christmas Crackles
Thanks to my mate Sharon for providing the recipe for this sweet treat – delicious, quick and easy! 2 cups rice bubbles 1/2 cup desiccated coconut 1/2 cup finely chopped dried apricots 1/4 cup sultanas 350g white chocolate, chopped and melted … Sharon recommends Cadbury’s Dream Line 2 x 12 hole deep mini muffin pans…
Lamb Shanks Braised in Red Wine with Sweet Potato Mash
This is a wonderful winter meal and great for entertaining as you can just leave it cooking away in the oven whilst you have a glass of wine with your family and friends. Serves 4 4 lamb shanks – trim off any fat if you can 1 onion finely chopped 2 cloves garlic crushed several…