Swap your usual beef mince with turkey to reduce the fat content of this classic Italian sauce and serve with wholemeal pasta

Keep hunger pangs at bay with these healthy, yummy lunchbox nibbles

A rich and comforting Greek classic without the calories, what's not to love?

This fragrant Indian chicken curry with rice topping has half the fat of your normal takeaway, and it's low calorie

Fill up at breakfast time with this healthy low-sugar granola, served with your choice of milk and sliced fresh strawberries. It'll keep you going until lunch

Our aromatic, zesty lime and basil juice couldn't be easier to make – you can whip up this refreshing drink in minutes. Get your greens and a dash of elderflower sweetness

This warming aubergine chilli is low fat and four of your five-a-day. Serve up this smoky spiced supper with brown rice and all your favourite trimmings

This great chilli recipe has to be one of the best dishes to serve to friends for a casual get-together. An easy sharing favourite that uses up storecupboard ingredients.

Keep these nutty chicken satay strips in the fridge for a healthy choice when you're peckish. The chicken is served with cucumber and sweet chilli sauce

Take the Spanish omelette to another level with this healthier version, which uses sweet potato and turkey bacon and makes up four of your five-a-day

Try this luscious, low-fat cheesecake with an amaretti biscuit base and a creamy ricotta and Quark topping, finished with fresh fruit.

Give your favourite meatballs a healthy makeover with this low fat, low calorie, low GI recipe with turkey mince, black beans and avocado

Enjoy these guilt-free roast potatoes - they contain around 6g fat compared to the usual 14g!

Cook beef stew in a slow cooker for really tender meat. Add button mushrooms or smoked paprika for extra flavour – it will be an instant family favourite

Make these moreish banana muffins for an easy breakfast or a snack on the go. They're also great for lunchboxes and will prove popular with the whole family.

A delicious, spicy blend packed full of iron and low in fat to boot. It's ready in under half an hour, or can be made in a slow cooker

You can have a batch of scones on the table in 20 minutes with Jane Hornby's storecupboard recipe, perfect for unexpected guests

A few clever substitutions can make this traditional creamy casserole low in fat and calories

Keep the winter out and warmth in with nutritious minestrone and pesto croûtes

This retro pineapple upside-down cake makes a fun centrepiece for afternoon tea and brings back many childhood memories

This recipe guarantees steak heaven without the stress, the cooking method means it will never overcook. Served with a chilli, lime and coriander salsa - this is a treat for two!

Indulge yourself with this ultimate chocolate cake recipe that is beautifully moist, rich and fudgy. Perfect for a celebration or an afternoon tea

Mary Cadogan's aromatic broth will warm you up on a winter's evening - it contains ginger, which is particularly good for colds.

Rustle up homemade pitta bread to serve with dips or as a side dish to mop up juices. You can easily make them ahead and freeze them for a fail-safe snack

Try a modern take on stew and dumplings with Italian classic tomato alla arrabbiata and parmesan dumplings. Simple and oh so comforting, it's perfect for cold weather cooking

A Cajun-inspired rice pot recipe with spicy Spanish sausage, sweet peppers and tomatoes

Come home to a warming bowlful of this filling, low-fat soup

A satisfying veggie supper that gives a basic risotto recipe an autumnal twist

This authentic creamy dessert will add a taste of New York to any dining table. Our American-style baked cheesecake recipe makes an easy family dessert.

Light, fluffy and fruity, these pancakes are an American classic. Serve them stacked high with syrup and extra fruit