Chicken, chorizo and cannellini bean stew

I just made this up today and thought I should get it on the blog before I forgot it! It’s ideal for the slow cooker but obviously you could do this in the oven or on the hob if you wish – just adjust the timing accordingly. Serves 4 Cook for 5-6 hours in the…

Almond and Apricot Biscotti

This is another Weight Watchers recipe and I have to say these biscotti are delicious and taste very authentic – the original recipe uses pistachios but I prefer to use almonds as that is what was in the biscotti that we bought when we were in Tuscany last year. If you follow the recipe it…

Berry Terrine

This recipe is from Weight Watchers and is really great – it feels like a real treat but is only 104 cals per serving! Great for entertaining too as you can make it the day before and keep it in the freezer (and it also looks stunning on the plate). Serves 8 25g white chocolate…

Spicy vegetable, bean and potato bake

Just made this one up last night and it was great and crammed with goodness – low fat, low calorie, high fibre and easy to make too. Sorry no actual breakdown of fat and cals as it’s my own concoction! Serves 6 600g new pototoes, whole with skins still on (could also use old potatoes…

Chewy banana flapjacks

These are delicious and very quick to make – I made them tonight and had to get them on the blog asap! Just 121 cals per flapjack – they are from the Weightwatchers magazine and each one provides 2 points (if you’re into that sort of thing). Makes 16 75g low fat spread (38% fat…

Chicken and chorizo kebabs

These are so easy and great for a BBQ. Adapt the recipe as needed. Serves 6 3 large chicken breasts, cut into chunks 1 whole chorizo sausage, sliced (approx 170g) 3 teaspoons harissa paste (I use one from M&S) 6 skewers soaked in warm water for 30 mins Mix the chicken with the harissa paste….

Yummy cereal bars

This is a recipe adapted from ‘Nigella Express’ and v easy to make and very moreish. I’ve made them a little more healthy by using 97% fat free condensed milk. Makes at least 16 – you choose how big you want them! 1 x 397g can 97% fat free condensed milk 250g rolled oats (not…

Roasted vegetable and bulgar wheat salad

This is a great dish for the summer and really good as a side dish to go with a BBQ or serve with salad and roasted chicken. Great served warm or cold. Serves 4/6 generously 3 sweet potatoes peeled and cut into chunks 1 large red pepper, cut into chunks 1 large green pepper, cut…

Baked courgettes with pesto and feta

These are brilliant cooked on the barbie – but you can also bake in the oven. You can have 1 courgette per person or 1/2 per person – depends on what else you have on the BBQ. Adapt the recipe as needed! Serves 4 or 8 4 courgettes (whole or cut in half in the…

Low Fat Tiramisu

This is adapted from a Rosemary Conley recipe and it’s really really good! 76 kcal and 2.7g fat per serve. Best made the day before but not essential (don’t sprinkle chocolate powder on top until ready to serve). Serves 8 4 heaped teaspoons coffee granules 4 teaspoons brandy 1/2 pint water 1 packet sponge fingers…