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Chili is one of the easiest dinners around. We keep this spiced and spicy version in the good-for-you category by using heart-healthy white beans and lower-fat ground chicken.

Chicken and White Bean Chili

olive oil

chicken

salt

onion

garlic

cumin

oregano

cinnamon

red pepper (cayenne)

jar mild salsa verde

white kidney beans (cannellini)

chicken broth

cilantro leaves

Swap regular mashed potatoes for a sweet and chilli pumpkin version in this riff on steak and mash.

Steak With Mustard Sauce And Chilli Pumpkin Mash

potatoes, peeled, chopped

butternut pumpkin, peeled, chopped

red chilli, seeds removed, finely chopped

unsalted butter

x 150 grams rump steaks, trimmed

tbs wholegrain mustard

(250 milliliters) salt-reduced beef stock

baby spinach leaves

Steak with mustard sauce and chilli pumpkin mash

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This hoisin pork fillet with stir-fried Chinese greens is a good source of fibre, potassium and folate.

Hoisin pork with chinese greens

pork tenderloins

char siu sauce

tbs sunflower oil

choy sum,

tbs sesame oil

garlic cloves, sliced

ginger,

spring onions,

snow peas,

tbs dark soy sauce

sesame

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This speedy stir-fry is full of fabulous Asian flavours.

Stir-fried char siu pork mince with broccolini

(400 grams) medium-grain rice

garlic cloves, finely chopped

tsp grated ginger

pork mince

(125 milliliters) Chinese rice wine (shaohsing) or dry sherry

tbs brown sugar

(80 milliliters) char siu sauce

broccolini, trimmed, blanched

(75 grams) unsalted roasted peanuts, chopped

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Perfectly balanced, this pasta dish is full of flavour explosions.

Ricotta dumplings with orecchiette, peas and prosciutto

orecchiette pasta

peas

onion, thinly sliced

(60 milliliters) dry white wine

prosciutto

mint leaves

fresh ricotta

parmesan,

(50 grams) plain flour

parsley

nutmeg

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"This is a classic chicken salad found in virtually every Vietnamese restaurant in France. What appeals to me is the combination of lightly poached chicken, bean sprouts, spring onions and herbs with roasted chopped nuts and sesame seeds, together with the slightly gloopy fish sauce, lime juice and chilli dressing." - Rick Stein

Healthy poached chicken salad recipe

2cm pieces (50 grams) ginger, thinly sliced

chicken breast

tbs sesame seeds

bean sprouts

spring onions, halved, thinly sliced

mint, leaves picked

coriander, leaves picked

roasted salted peanuts, finely chopped

(80 milliliters) fish sauce

tbs red wine vinegar

tbs lime juice

tsp cornflour

garlic clove, finely chopped

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These steak, Guinness and Stilton pies will warm up any winter's night.

Steak, Guinness and Stilton pie

beef

Guinness

thyme

garlic cloves, crushed

black peppercorns

(35 grams) plain flour, seasoned

eschalots, peeled

Vegemite

Celery salt,

frozen shortcrust pastry

puff pastry

egg yolks, lightly beaten with a fork

Stilton or other strong blue cheese

Start the countdown to speedy Asian dinner with sweet and sour pork noodles.

Sweet and sour pork

packet fresh hokkien noodles

pork stir-fry strips

(80 milliliters) light soy sauce

(60 milliliters) sweet chilli sauce

tbs rice vinegar

tbs caster sugar

garlic cloves, thinly sliced

onion, sliced

red capsicum, thinly sliced

red chilli and coriander leaves, to garnish

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This barbecued salmon goes wonderfully with a dollop of classic Greek skordalia. Serve it with a light and zesty pilaf, and you have a fantastic main course that’s perfect for a spring lunch.

Barbecued salmon with oregano and caper dressing

x 200 grams skinless salmon fillets, pin-boned

Olive oil, to brush

Almond skordalia, lemon & dill

lemon juice,

(80 milliliters) extra virgin olive oil

tbs small salted capers, rinsed, drained

oregano leaves

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This easy barbecued butterflied leg of lamb recipe is perfect for summer entertaining

butterflied leg of lamb recipe with lemon, garlic and thyme

leg of lamb, butterflied (ask your butcher to do this)

Lemon

green beans,

Potatoes cooked in goose fat (see recipe

garlic cloves, chopped

rosemary leaves

thyme sprigs, leaves picked

bay leaf*

lemon

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"I love the flavours of a hearty beef bourguignon but sometimes you just want it 'now!' This quick version still has a rich depth of flavour, but comes together in a flash." - Valli Little

30-minute beef bourguignon

eschalots

beef eye fillet,

small Swiss brown mushrooms

bay leaves

thyme sprigs, leaves

tomato paste

plain flour

(125 milliliters) red wine

(375 milliliters) beef stock

Mashed potato and wild rocket leaves, to serve

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It's the dish that made Julia Child famous - and it's still a classic we return to, winter after winter. 

Beef bourguignon

2kg chuck steak,

red wine

(35 grams) plain flour

pancetta, rind removed, chopped

leeks (pale part only), thinly sliced

carrots, chopped

beef stock

flat-leaf parsley, steamed green vegetables

Create a simple paste in the mortar and pestle for this delicious black pepper prawn dish.

Black pepper prawns

ginger, grated

green chilli, seeds removed, chopped

(80 milliliters) peanut oil

green prawns

spring onions, thinly sliced on an angle

soy sauce

tbs oyster sauce

tbs fish sauce

unsalted butter, chopped

bok choy, cut into quarters lengthways

white rice, cooked to packet instructions

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Alex Herbert's braised lamb is slow-cooked for maximum tenderness and flavour.

Braised lamb korma with potato and coriander

lamb

onions, sliced

ginger, peeled, chopped

tsp cumin

tsp garam masala

tsp red chilli powder

red chillies

(280 grams) thick Greek-style yoghurt

(165 milliliters) chicken stock

sour cream

(about 4) Dutch cream potatoes, peeled, cut into 3cm pieces

Coriander and naan bread, to serve

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This versatile, easy to execute meal is the perfect Summer crowd-pleaser.

tbs dried shrimp*

(100 grams) jasmine rice

garlic cloves, roughly chopped

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