Celeriac mash

A great low calorie, low carbohydrate alternative to mashed potato

Tuscan Zucchini Soup

A light and delicious soup that makes the most of courgettes/zucchini and freezes well

Roast Pumpkin and Glazed Walnut Salad

Glorious colour to brighten up a dull day. This would be very good with some bacon lardons running through it, or topped with chopped feta or blue cheese or slices of taleggio.

Lemony Yogurt Cheesecake with Strawberries

Using oats instead of digestive biscuits (Graham crackers) for the crust and delicious Greek yogurt instead of cream cheese for the filling, makes this a much lighter but still delicious alternative to a classic New York Cheesecake.

Red Pepper, Lentil and Cheese Pate (Spread)

A delicious low- calorie spread, or pate, that is full of flavour – red peppers are cooked with red lentils, garlic, red onion, chives and cheese to make a tasty spread or pate, that is great for sandwiches, crudit�s, toast, crispbreads, crusty bread or Melba toast.

Roast Tomato & Garlic Soup Recipe

An intensely rich and satisfying soup with attitude that is only 70 calories a bowl, this soup makes full use of a glut of tomatoes and the quantity can be increased for more people.

Stuffed Aubergine Parmigiana

Great for portion control, as I am greedy where tomatoes and mozzarella are involved, and it looks pretty, too.