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…
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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…
Orange and Rosemary Glazed Chicken
This is a very simple but effective way of jazzing up chicken. Again, great for entertaining as you prepare in advance and it can continue to marinate until you are ready to cook. Best of all it’s low in fat and calories – just 350 kcal and 8.5g fat per serving. Serves 6 2 seedless…
Incredibly Quick Lentil and Paneer Curry
You can make this main course in the time it takes to cook your rice to accompany it – just 10 mins! Very tasty and good for you – I don’t have the kcals or fat content breakdown as this is my own concoction, but it is almost certainly low in fat and calories. Enjoy!…
Spiced Plum Chutney
This is ideal to serve alongside cold meats and pate and will keep in the fridge for a week or so – just place in an airtight container or jar in the fridge. 115g or 4oz soft dark brown sugar 150ml or 1/4 pint cider vinegar 2 teaspoons ground coriander 1/2 teaspoon allspice juice and…
Delmonico Potatoes
Bored of the same old potatoes on your plate? Or want something different to serve as a side dish when entertaining? This is perfect! Best of all it’s low fat – just 0.8g fat per serving and 185 kcal. Serves 4 450g or 1lb potatoes 1 onion finely diced 600ml or 1 pint skimmed milk…
Sweet and Sour Corn Soup
This is adapted from a Rosemary Conley recipe and it is very quick and so low in fat and calories – just 58 kcals and 1.2g fat per serving! For a more substantial meal you could add some cooked noodles and chicken to the bowl. Serves 4 225g or 8oz frozen sweetcorn 2 fresh red…
Roasted Red Pepper and Goats Cheese Salad
This is a great light starter if you are entertaining or a side dish for a BBQ. It’s also incredibly easy to put together and very attractive on the plate. Serves 4 1 large jar roasted red peppers, drained 100g or 4oz of goats cheese or feta 50g or 2oz pine nuts lightly toasted 4…