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This classic creamy beef stroganoff recipe is made with mushrooms, smoked paprika and slices of pan-fried rump steak. It is also still filling without the rice, should you want to reduce the calorie count.

Each serving provides 795 kcal (505 kcal without rice), 59g protein, 87g carbohydrates (of which 18g sugars), 18g fat (of which 7.5g saturates), 18g fibre and 4.5g salt.

Beef stroganoff

olive oil

onion,

garlic cloves, finely chopped

beef stock cube

tsp sweet smoked paprika

tomato purée

tin beef consommé (or beef stock)

150 grams/5½oz chestnut mushrooms, thinly sliced

Dijon mustard

rump

olive oil spray

cornichons

75 milliliters/2½fl oz half-fat crème fraîche

tbsp finely chopped flatleaf parsley

tbsp chervil

onion flakes

sea salt and black pepper

160 grams/5¾oz basmati rice,

This delicious Italian dish of cheesy breadcrumbed chicken cooked in a creamy caper sauce is total comfort food. But it’s still impressive enough for a dinner party. Serve with pasta, noodles or rice.


Chicken piccata 

tbsp extra virgin olive oil

½ garlic clove, finely chopped

sea salt

oregano

¼ tsp dried thyme

black pepper

boneless, skinless chicken breasts, each around 150 grams/5½oz

½ onion, finely chopped

garlic clove, finely chopped

100 milliliters/3½fl oz double cream

tbsp baby capers, drained

salt and black pepper

This classic chicken supreme recipe, with its retro-bistro charm, works beautifully as a supper for family or friends. Serve with baked potatoes, or buttered boiled potatoes and green vegetables.


Chicken supreme 

butter

chicken breasts, boneless, skin-on

grams/1¾oz smoked bacon lardons bacon

onions

garlic cloves, crushed

100 milliliters/3½fl oz dry white wine

300 milliliters/10fl oz double cream

Stuffed mushrooms make an easy starter or quick supper. Mix and match the toppings to whatever you fancy. 

Each serving provides 445 kcal, 25g protein, 7g carbohydrate (of which 6g sugars), 34g fat (of which 16g saturates), 5g fibre and 1.9g salt. 

Stuffed mushrooms

Portobello mushrooms, stems removed and finely chopped

spinach

grams/3½oz goats' cheese cheese

red peppers

grams/1¾oz cheddar, grated

lemon

Life's too short to stuff a mushroom? Not when they're this good. Ellis shows you how.

Make It Easy: Stuffed mushrooms

Transform a simple chicken breast by stuffing it with garlicky cheese and wrapping it in crisp streaky bacon. This recipe is guaranteed to make someone feel completely spoiled. Plus it's on the table in 20 minutes.

Stuffed chicken wrapped in bacon

chicken breasts

60 grams/2¼oz garlic and herb soft cheese

bacon

breadcrumbs

Parmesan

cherry tomatoes

Stuffed with cheese and wrapped in bacon, chicken breast gets a makeover.

How to cook: Stuffed chicken breast

This stuffed chicken breast recipe has a cranberry and blue cheese filling: it's perfect for a dinner party.

Stuffed chicken breast

chicken

tbsp cranberry sauce

300 grams/10½oz gorgonzola cheese

pancetta

Italian olive oil

salt

green beans

½ lemon, juice only

This is a very simple recipe with a piece of lightly spiced monkfish on a bed of aubergine purée served with a sharp, slightly spicy dressing.

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