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This low-fat salad is full of vibrant colours, textures and flavours. Makes for a great lunchbox or light supper

Crunchy detox salad

broccoli,

ready-to-eat dried apricots,

red cabbage, finely shredded

chickpeas,

sunflower seeds

red onion,

ginger, grated

juice orange

tbsp balsamic vinegar

olive oil

Blanch the broccoli in a pan of boiling water for 1 min. Drain and quickly cool under cold running water, then pat dry with kitchen paper. Put in a bowl with the apricots, broccoli, red cabbage, chickpeas and sunflower seeds.

Put the onion and ginger in a bowl with the orange juice, vinegar and oil. Mix well. Leave for 5 mins to soften the onion, then add to the salad and thoroughly toss everything together.

This fruity treat will last for up to a month in the freezer

Almost-Instant Sweet Wine Ice-Cream

milliliters sweet white wine,

rounded tbsp caster sugar

carton double cream

summer fruits to serve,

Almost-instant sweet wine ice-cream

Tip the wine and sugar into a bowl and whisk together. Gradually whisk in the cream until it starts to thicken and just hold its shape.

Pour into a rigid container and freeze until firm, about 3-4 hours. Serve in scoops with seasonal summer fruits splashed with a little more sweet wine.

Candied orange and lemon peel will keep for 6-8 weeks in an airtight container. Chop and add to fruitcakes, muffins or other treats

Candied Citrus Peel

unwaxed oranges,or 2 oranges and 2 lemons

sugar

bar of dark chocolate(or gluten-free alternative), optional

Candied citrus peel

Cut the fruit into 8 wedges, then cut out the flesh, leaving about 5mm thickness of peel and pith. Cut each wedge into 3-4 strips.

Put the peel in a pan and cover with cold water. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 5 mins. Drain, return to the pan and re-cover with fresh water. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 30 mins.

Set a sieve over a bowl and drain the peel, reserving the cooking water. Add 100g sugar to each 100ml water you have. Pour into a pan and gently heat, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Add the peel and simmer for 30 mins until the peel is translucent and soft. Leave to cool in the syrup, then remove with a slotted spoon and arrange in 1 layer on a wire rack set over a baking sheet. Put in the oven at the lowest setting for 30 mins to dry.

Sprinkle a layer of sugar over a sheet of baking parchment. Toss the strips of peel in the sugar, a few at a time, then spread out and leave for 1 hr or so to air-dry.

Pack the peel into an airtight storage jar or rigid container lined with baking parchment. Will keep for 6-8 weeks in a cool, dry place.

To make into a delicious gift, melt the chocolate in a small bowl. Dip the candied orange peel into the chocolate to half-coat them, shaking off the excess. Put them on baking parchment to set, then pack into small cellophane bags tied with ribbon or pretty kitchen string.

Roasting the onions gives the soup a rich caramelised flavour that really hits the spot on a chilly day

Roasted Onion Soup With Goat'S Cheese Toasts

yellow or white onions, sliced

vegetable stock

tbsp wholegrain mustard

tsp Marmite

bread

soft vegetarian goat's cheese, cubed

Roasted onion soup with goat's cheese toasts

Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Put the onions in a roasting tin with the oil, salt and pepper. Give it a good stir, then roast for 45 mins, stirring halfway through, until the onions are tinged brown, but not burnt.

Tip the onions into a large pan with the stock, mustard and Marmite. Bring to the boil and simmer for 15 mins, then stir in the parsley. Toast 4 of the bread slices then scatter on the cheese. Ladle the soup into bowls, pop a toast into each and serve with the extra slices of bread on the side.

Show off with minimal effort, this delicious salad is simple to prepare but looks so pretty on the plate

Goat's cheese & beetroot salad

cooked beetroot (fresh

log firm goat's cheese,

small-leaf salad, containing rocket and herbs

garlic clove, crushed

lemon juice

Dijon mustard

tsp clear honey

walnut oil

Thinly slice the beetroot, either with a very sharp knife or on a mandolin. Arrange overlapping slices over four dinner plates.

Put all the dressing ingredients into a jar, replace the lid, then shake well to mix. Drizzle a little over the beetroot. Slice the goat’s cheese into 12 and put 3 slices on top of each serving of beetroot. Toss the salad leaves in a little dressing, then put a small pile of leaves on top of each serving of cheese. Drizzle with the remaining dressing.

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

Chicken noodle soup

vegetable stock (or Miso soup mix)

boneless, skinless chicken breast(about 175 grams)

ginger

garlic clove,finely chopped

riceor wheat noodles

tbsp

2-3 mushrooms,thinly sliced

spring onions,shredded

mint or basil leaves

Pour the stock into a <a href="https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/review/best-saute-pans">pan</a> and add the chicken breast, ginger and <a href="https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/content/top-five-garlic-gadgets">garlic</a>. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat, partly cover and simmer for 20 mins, until the chicken is tender.

Put the chicken on a <a href="https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/review/best-chopping-boards">board</a> and shred into bite-size pieces using a couple of forks. Return the chicken to the stock with the noodles, sweetcorn, mushrooms, spring onion and soy sauce. Simmer for 3-4 mins until the noodles are tender.

Ladle into two bowls and scatter over the remaining spring onion, mint or basil leaves and chilli, if using. Serve with extra soy sauce.

Lighter and healthier than Dauphinoise and just as impressive, perfect for a cold winter's night

Boulangère potatoes

onions,thinly sliced

few thymesprigs

Heat oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Fry the onions and thyme sprigs in the oil until softened and lightly coloured (about 5 mins).

Spread a layer of potatoes over the base of a 1.5-litre oiled gratin dish. Sprinkle over a few onions (see picture, above) and continue layering, finishing with a layer of potatoes. Pour over the stock and bake for 50-60 mins until the potatoes are cooked and the top is golden and crisp.

Make this classic tapas dish part of your cooking repertoire – it's simply potatoes in a spicy tomato sauce.

Patatas bravas

onion,chopped

garlic cloves,chopped

can chopped tomatoes

tomato purée

tsp sweet paprika (pimenton)

chilli powder

chopped fresh parsley,to garnish

potatoes,cut into small cubes

Heat the oil in a pan and fry the onion for about 5 mins until softened. Add the garlic, chopped tomatoes, tomato purée, sweet paprika, chilli powder, sugar and a pinch of salt, then bring to the boil, stirring occasionally. Lower to a simmer and cook for 10 mins until pulpy. Can be kept chilled for up to 24 hrs.

Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Pat the potatoes dry with kitchen paper, then tip into a roasting tin and toss in the olive oil and some seasoning. Roast for 40-50 mins until crisp and golden. Tip the potatoes into serving dishes and spoon over the tomato sauce. Sprinkle with some fresh parsley to serve.

Sticky rice and mango pud with coconut milk - a simple, heavenly Thai classic

Sticky rice & mango

sticky rice

coconut milk

salt

mangoes

coconut cream (you can freeze the rest)

sesame seeds

banana leaves

Soak the sticky rice in cold water for at least 3 hours, or overnight. Drain and rinse thoroughly. Line a steamer with double thickness muslin or a J-cloth (single thickness) and place the rice on top. Bring the water in the steamer to the boil and steam the rice over moderate heat for 30 minutes, turning halfway. Put in a bowl and set aside.

Combine the coconut milk and sugar in a small pan and heat gently, stirring all the time, until the sugar has dissolved. Do not boil. Stir in the salt and pour over the cooked rice, stirring gently; set aside to cool.

Peel the mangoes and cut off the two outer cheeks of each fruit, as close to the stones as possible. Discard the stones. Slice each piece of fruit into thin lengthways slices.

Put a mound of rice on a dish lined with a leaf and nestle the mango next to it. Pour the coconut cream over and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Fresh, fruity and light, this dessert gets a touch of luxury with cream and a splash of liqueur

Raspberry & orange syllabub

raspberry

oranges

Cointreau

caster sugar

amaretti

Divide the raspberries between six small glasses.

Finely grate the zest of one orange and squeeze the juice of both into a large bowl. Stir in the Grand Marnier and sugar.

Gradually whisk in the cream until it just holds its shape in soft folds. Spoon the mixture over the raspberries and serve with a soft amaretti biscuit on the side.

Once you've tasted these light-as-air cakes, you will be hooked

Blueberry &  lemon friands

unsalted butter

icing sugar

plain flour

ground almond

lemon

blueberry

Preheat the oven to fan 180C/conventional 200C/gas 6. Generously butter six non-stick friand or muffin tins. Melt the butter and set aside to cool.

Sift the icing sugar and flour into a bowl. Add the almonds and mix everything between your fingers.

Whisk the egg whites in another bowl until they form a light, floppy foam. Make a well in the centre of the dry ingredients, tip in the egg whites and lemon rind, then lightly stir in the butter to form a soft batter.

Divide the batter among the tins, a large serving spoon is perfect for this job. Sprinkle a handful of blueberries over each cake and bake for 15-20 minutes until just firm to the touch and golden brown.

Cool in the tins for 5 minutes, then turn out and cool on a wire rack. To serve, dust lightly with icing sugar.

Try these lamb steaks with a Moroccan flavour

Lamb steaks with Moroccan spiced rice

basmati rice

½ stock cube stock powder

lamb chops,

onion

garlic

pine nuts

tsp each ground cumin and coriander

apricots

parsley

Put the rice in a pan with water to generously cover, and add the stock cube or powder. Bring to the boil, then simmer for 10-12 mins, until the rice is tender. Drain well.

Heat the grill and season the steaks or chops. Grill for 3-4 mins on each side until cooked to your liking.

Meanwhile, heat the oil in a pan, add the onion and fry gently for 5 mins until lightly coloured. Add the garlic and pine nuts, then fry until the nuts are lightly toasted. Stir in the spices, then add the apricots and rice and mix well, heating everything through. Stir through the parsley or coriander and serve with the steaks or chops, adding the lemon wedges for squeezing over.

After a day of blackberrying, what could be nicer than turning your bounty into homemade liqueur?

Blackberry liqueur (Crème de mûre)

blackberries

milliliters bottle good-quality red wine

vodka

Pick over the blackberries and remove any stalks or leaves. Tip into a large ceramic or glass bowl and pour over the wine. Use a potato masher to crush the fruit into the wine. Cover with a tea towel and leave to macerate in a cool place for 2 days, mashing occasionally.

Pour the mixture through a plastic sieve, then pass again through the sieve or a colander lined with a square of muslin to remove any bits. 3 Tip the juice into a pan and add the sugar. Heat gently, stirring until the sugar has dissolved, then simmer for 5 mins. Leave to cool, then stir in the vodka or gin. Using a small jug, pour into bottles, then seal and label. It&rsquo;s ready to use straight away. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight for up to 1 year.

Not one for risotto purists – this simple recipe has just a few ingredients and the stock is added all in one go.

Easy risotto with bacon & peas

butter

rashers streaky bacon, chopped

risotto rice

frozen peas

parmesan,

Finely chop 1 onion. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil and a knob of butter in a <a href="https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/content/five-best-saucepans">pan</a>, add the onions and fry until lightly browned (about 7 minutes).

Add 6 chopped rashers streaky bacon and fry for a further 5 minutes, until it starts to crisp.

Add 300g risotto rice and 1l hot vegetable stock, and bring to the boil. Stir well, then reduce the heat and cook, covered, for 15-20 minutes until the rice is almost tender.

Stir in 100g frozen peas, add a little salt and pepper and cook for a further 3 minutes, until the peas are cooked.

Serve sprinkled with freshly grated parmesan and freshly ground black pepper.

This simple cinnamon-spiced muffin recipe contains fibre-packed prunes and oats – perfect for breakfast on-the-go or as an afternoon pick-me-up

Feel-good muffins

self-raising flour

porridge oats

light muscovado sugar

cinnamon

½ tsp bicarbonate of soda

buttermilk

tsp vanilla extract

sunflower oil

stoned prune

pecans

Heat the oven to 200C/gas 6/fan 180C. Butter 6-8 muffin tins or line them with muffin cases. Put the flour, oats, sugar, cinnamon and bicarbonate of soda in a large bowl, then rub everything through your fingers, as if making pastry, to ensure the ingredients are evenly blended.

Beat the egg, then stir in the buttermilk, vanilla and oil. Lightly stir the egg mix into the flour.

Fold the prunes and nuts into the mixture.

Divide between the tins, filling the cases to the brim, then bake for 20-25 minutes until risen and golden. Serve warm or cold.

Egg and chips get a morning makeover with this perfect campers' brunch or breakfast recipe

Anytime eggs & potatoes

potatoes

eggs

few large pinches of paprika

Cut the potatoes into medium-sized chips, then dry in a clean tea towel. Heat the oil in a large frying pan, add the potatoes and onion, and cook fairly gently for 20-25 mins, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are cooked and golden. Season well.

Make 2-4 spaces in the pan and crack in the eggs. Cook until the whites are set, then break the yolks. Sprinkle with paprika and parsley, and serve from the pan.

Make up a batch of this boozy lemony drink - it's great as a homemade gift or poured over ice cream

Limoncello

lemons

water

Pare the zest from all the <a href="/glossary/lemon" target="_blank">lemons</a>, taking care not to include any white pith. Put the zest in a large clean jar and pour over the vodka. Cover with a tightly fitting lid and leave for a week, shaking the jar each day.

Put the sugar in a heatproof bowl and pour over the boiling water, stirring until the sugar has dissolved. Add the vodka and peels and leave for a further week, shaking the jar regularly.

Strain into decorative bottles, adding a few strips of lemon zest to each bottle.

A plum-filled pudding with a light, fluffy scone-like topping - perfect for after the Sunday roast

Plum & apple cobbler

cooking apples (Bramley's are best)

ripe plums

golden caster sugar

tbsp milk

walnut pieces

Preheat the oven to fan 160C/ conventional180C/gas 4. Butter a 1.5 litre ovenproof pie dish.

Peel, core and slice the apples. Halve, stone and quarter the plums. Put the apples in a pan with the lemon juice, sugar and 1 tbsp water. Bring to the boil, then cover and cook gently for 5 minutes. Add the plums and cook for a further 5 minutes.

Turn the fruit into the prepared dish. Tip the flour and cinnamon into a bowl, add the butter, cut into small pieces and rub in with your fingertips. Stir in the sugar, then add the egg and milk and mix lightly to a soft batter (this can be done in the food processor).

Drop tablespoonsful of the batter over the fruit, leaving gaps where the fruit peers through, then scatter over the nuts. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the topping has a crisp brown crust.

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