Under 500 calories

What is better than tasty pie to warm you up on a chilly day? It’s the perfect dish for using up your odds and ends of veg and a couple of store cupboard ingredients.

This vibrant red smoothie counts as one of your 5-a-day.

A herb crust adds extra flavour to a piece of salmon. This herb topping also works well with other fish or meat like chicken, pork or lamb.

For a retro Christmas dinner starter, try this recipe for a Florida Cocktail.

Flatbreads are the simplest and oldest form of bread making.

It is widely thought that falafel were first made by native Egyptian Christians as a replacement for meat during Lent.

All the main ingredients in this recipe are useful to have in your kitchen as they can be used for plenty of other snacks and dishes.

These tasty muffins are dark and rich. Make them for a treat on a cold day!

A chowder is a hearty fish soup. This one comes from New York.

This is a lovely, simple evening meal which combines the flavours of the Mediterranean with delicious white fish.

Tacos are the original fast food as you don’t need cutlery and you get to eat the packaging.

This recipe is a favourite with children and adults and is a homemade version of a popular takeaway meal.

This vegetarian dish is perfect for a main meal or lunch, or served as a side dish. The mix of spices and chilli powder give this meal a slightly spicy kick.

Chocolate Brownies are the ultimate indulgent treat and are easy and fun to make. 

This is a colourful pudding based on an ice-cream sundae. It is really easy to make and looks great. It is full of fruit and can be made with your favourite canned, frozen or fresh fruit with equally delicious results.

Here are some ideas for packet and parcel cooking with fruit and vegetables – ideal if you are getting ready to feed a hungry crowd.

This creamy Chicken Korma is full of flavour; the best thing about it is that you can add whatever vegetables you choose, making it a real family favourite.

Serve this Naan Bread as a side dish with curry. Tear off bits of bread to scoop up the sauce. Take a look at the curry recipes on our website.

A Bellini combines peach puree with sparkling white wine to create a refreshing cocktail. In this non-alcoholic version the sparkling wine is replaced with sparkling grape juice.

This flavoursome dish originates from North Africa. It can be made with any meat, fish or vegetables, along with a variety of different dried fruits.