A delectable and healthy take on the classic Ni锟給ise Salad; in place of the usual tuna or anchovies, freshly cooked Scottish salmon is used, and a tangy light dressing (low fat and low calorie) adds to the freshness of the combined salad ingredients.
Delightful little vegetarian fritters with the added seasonal bonus of wild garlic (ramsons), chilli and sweetcorn; these fritters are a low 185 calories per serving (4 small or 2 large fritters per person) and can be eaten hot or cold.
This salad is deliciously filling and with only 200 calories per portion, it makes a fabulous meal for anyone following the 5:2 diet on a fast day; or, for any other diet that is low-calorie based.
A lovely low-calorie beef Kheema, which, is an Indian curry that uses minced beef or lamb; it is well worth making the spice mix as shown in the recipe ingredients, as this makes for a more fragrant curry, and can be easily measured and mixed before cooking commences.
A delectable low-calorie French inspired recipe of chicken braised with bacon, fennel, garlic and tomatoes in a light wine broth.
A tasty low-calorie meal that is easy to cook and makes a wonderful family meal, as well as being the perfect dish for those following the 5:2 diet for a fast day.
A delicious soup with bags of flavour and yet each bowl is only 85 calories. (Or 100 calories with the croutons).
An elegant, low-calorie seafood salad; this seafood platter has plump seared scallops with king prawns dressed in a tangy herb and chilli vinaigrette.
Delicious low-calorie Cajun style chicken kebabs served with a spices yoghurt dip, pitta bread and salad, and only 215 calories per portion!
Lightly spiced and low-calorie fish wraps, perfect for a light family lunch or supper, and easy to cook.
This recipe makes two portions and each portion is only 200 calories per generous serving. The fresh mint is a perfect partner for the peas, and the addition of new potatoes adds fibre and helps make you feel full for longer!
A fabulous Chinese inspired meal with stir-fry chicken and crunchy vegetables; instead of wheat pancakes, thin egg omelettes are made as wraps for the filling, making a tasty low-calorie meal with bags of flavours and just a little heat!
An exotic Creole inspired recipe that uses fresh British fish with imaginative spicing; the spicy fish is offset by serving it with coconut rice and the each portion is only 350 calories per person with the rice.
These delightful little fish parcels are steamed with Asian inspired spices and vegetables, and make a wonderful low-calorie lunch or supper dish with only 180 calories per portion – that is two fish parcels and a serving of stir-fry vegetables.
A tangy, light bean casserole that is made in a pan on top of the hob and is on the table in under half an hour.
An authentic “Fake Away” Prawn Curry “Take Away”, but this curry is notched up an extra level as it is made with Tiger Prawns and a delicious home-made curry sauce paste.
An elegant and delicious way to serve a low-calorie pizza with gourmet ingredients – this pitta bread pizza is topped with garlic and herb cream cheese, Scottish smoked salmon, red onion and capers, and is served with dill and a lemon wedge for a special light lunch or supper dish when on a diet.
This is a recipe I have been making for ages…….I first devised it about 20 years ago, when I was following the Rosemary Conley “Hip & Thigh Diet”. It’s a very easy low-fat, low-calorie chicken dish, which can be pan fried or baked in the oven.
These simple haddock goujons can be frozen at the crumbed stage – spread them out on a large tray and open freeze; once frozen put them into a freezer bag; they can then be cooked from frozen, allowing an extra 5 to 10 minutes of cooking time.
These delicious fluffy pancakes with a hint of cinnamon make a very special breakfast or a delectable dessert, and are only 170 calories per portion, making them the ideal recipe to perk up a 5:2 Diet Fast Day breakfast.
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