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SLIMMING RECIPES

Slimming Recipes

  • Asparagus with Egg and Roasted Peppers
    Asparagus with Egg and Roasted Peppers
    Asparagus with Egg and Roasted Peppers is a wonderful spring time dish when asparagus is in early season. It's a great appetizer or healthy snack.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 10 Minutes
  • Bubble and Squeak with Feta Cheese
    Bubble and Squeak with Feta Cheese
    As kids, we always loved Bubble and Squeak. This version simply adds another dimension to the more usual recipe.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 30 Minutes
  • Apple and Smoked Salmon Rolls
    Apple and Smoked Salmon Rolls
    Apples are an excellent way to remove hunger pangs and are a wise choice to help avoid snacking on fatty foods between meals
    Preparation: 15 Minutes
    Cooking: NIL
  • Asparagus and Chicken Stir
    Asparagus and Chicken Stir
    Asparagus and Chicken Stir has a unique flavour and wonderfully fresh texture. This recipe a must for all lovers of Asiatic foods.
    Preparation: 5 Minutes
    Cooking: 10 Minutes
  • Asparagus and Scallops Salad
    Asparagus and Scallops Salad
    Scallops and asparagus - a marriage made in food heaven! This recipe brings both together and will leave you shouting for more.
    Preparation: 5 Minutes
    Cooking: 15 Minutes
  • Beef Chow Mein
    Beef Chow Mein
    Chow Mein is a quick, versatile & tasty way to cook egg noodles. You can add almost any ingredient you want such as vegetables, fish, meat or poultry
    Preparation: 30 Minutes
    Cooking: 10 Minutes
  • Beef Meatballs with Spinach
    Beef Meatballs with Spinach
    Hard to imagine that Beef Meatballs could become part of a controlled diet but, by using really lean minced beef you can enjoy with a clear conscience
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 10 Minutes
  • Bruno's Fish Pie
    Bruno's Fish Pie
    The great joy of Bruno's Fish Pie is that it is fantastically simple and doesn't involve poaching the fish or making a tedious white sauce.
    Preparation: 25 Minutes
    Cooking: 40 Minutes
  • Brussels Sprouts with Cranberries
    Brussels Sprouts with Cranberries
    Don't serve dinner without my spruced up Brussels Sprouts. They taste great and are superbly low in 'points' if you're on a diet
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 30 Minutes
  • Buttered Cucumber
    Buttered Cucumber
    So you didn't know that cucumber could be cooked and eaten hot, eh? It's delicious and so very, very simple
    Preparation: 5 Minutes
    Cooking: 10 Minutes
  • Stewed Pears Recipe
    Stewed Pears Recipe
    Stewed Pears are sweet and sticky but just the thing to keep the kids happy! Serve with lashings of double cream (heavy cream) or vanilla ice cream.
    Preparation: 5 Minutes
    Cooking: 25 Minutes
  • Caesar Salad
    Caesar Salad
    Caesar Salad was created in 1924 by Italian chef Caesar Cardini at his restaurant in Tijuana, Mexico and was prepared and served at the table
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 10 Minutes
  • Carpaccio of Oranges with Cinnamon
    Carpaccio of Oranges with Cinnamon
    A fresh and tasty end to a meal. The orange flavours are beautifully enhanced by the background cinnamon
    Preparation: 20 Minutes
    Cooking: NIL
  • Carrots with Pine Nuts and Chickpeas
    Carrots with Pine Nuts and Chickpeas
    Carrots with Pine Nuts and Chickpeas is one of those beautifully crafted dishes that will impress your guests, and yet it's deliciously easy to make.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 10 Minutes
  • Ceviche
    Ceviche
    Ceviche, is a great starter for when you are entertaining. It looks like you've spent hours preparing it, but it can be on the plate in minutes.
    Preparation: 15 Minutes
    Cooking: NIL
  • Cheesy Spinach and Penne Bake
    Cheesy Spinach and Penne Bake
    Cheesy Spinach and Penne Bake is one of those "more-ish" recipes that will get you reaching for the serving spoon more than once
    Preparation: 40 Minutes
    Cooking: 30 Minutes
  • Chicken Caesar Salad
    Chicken Caesar Salad
    One of my favourite salads and one that I often request when dining out is Caesar Salad
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 10 Minutes
  • Stir-Fried Cod with Vegetables
    Stir-Fried Cod with Vegetables
    If, like me, you keep a fillet or two of fish in your freezer, this simple recipe is the ideal answer if you need to quickly provide a meal.
    Preparation: 15 Minutes
    Cooking: 10 Minutes
  • Citrus Parfait
    Citrus Parfait
    Citrus Parfait is one of our favourite desserts for three very good reasons... (1) it's dead easy to make (2) it tastes great (3) our guests love it!
    Preparation: 15 Minutes
    Cooking: NIL
  • Clear Vegetable Soup
    Clear Vegetable Soup
    Clear Vegetable Soup is a straightforward consomée (clear soup) that is extraordinarily simple to make and produces a soup with a crisp, fresh taste.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 15 Minutes
  • Stuffed Mushrooms
    Stuffed Mushrooms
    This recipe for Stuffed Mushrooms is so simple, and can work as part of a main course or as a light meal on its own.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 20 Minutes
  • Summer Pudding
    Summer Pudding
    Summer Pudding is a very, very simple but effective way of presenting soft red fruits (and the taste of summer is quite amazing).
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 5 Minutes
  • Crab and Prawn Hot Pots
    Crab and Prawn Hot Pots
    Crab and Prawn Hot Pots couldn't be simpler but they will never fail to impress. Equally at home as a starter, light lunch or just because ...
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 20 Minutes
  • Cream of Artichoke Soup
    Cream of Artichoke Soup
    Cream of Artichoke Soup isa lovely, heart-warming soups that is perfect on a winter's day when the frost is nibbling at the end of your nose!
    Preparation: 20 Minutes
    Cooking: 25 Minutes
  • Creamy Corn and Vegetable Soup
    Creamy Corn and Vegetable Soup
    Creamy Corn and Vegetable Soup is one of those lovely versatile recipes that's easy and quick to make and works equally as well for any occasion.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 12 Minutes
  • Creamy Ham, Leek and Mushroom Spaghetti
    Creamy Ham, Leek and Mushroom Spaghetti
    Creamy Ham, Leek and Mushroom Spaghetti proves that, for slimmers, those mouth-watering creamy pasta dishes needn't be on the 'forbidden' menu list.
    Preparation: 15 Minutes
    Cooking: 15 Minutes
  • Crunchy Stuffed Pears
    Crunchy Stuffed Pears
    Filled with the goodness of crunchy walnuts, cottage cheese and raisins, this baked pear recipe is sure to be a holiday favorite.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: NIL
  • Devilled Eggs
    Devilled Eggs
    Devilled Eggs make a great appetizer and a perfect party dish. So quick and simple to make, and loved by young and old alike.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 10 Minutes
  • Tasty Pasta Salad
    Tasty Pasta Salad
    Tasty Pasta Salad is a low-fat, zesty salad, perfect for a summer lunch (or lunchbox). You can vary this basic recipe by adding other ingredients.
    Preparation: 5 Minutes
    Cooking: 10 Minutes
  • Tasty Tarragon Leeks
    Tasty Tarragon Leeks
    Tasty Tarragon Leeks proves that good food is usually very simple but full of flavour. I have often stated that this is the art of French cuisine.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 10 Minutes
  • Fish Poached in White Wine
    Fish Poached in White Wine
    There is still a misconception that fish has to taste bland and sterile. In fact, with a little imagination, nothing could be further from the truth.
    Preparation: 5 Minutes
    Cooking: 25 Minutes
  • Fresh Sesame Salad with Prawns and Palm Hearts
    Fresh Sesame Salad with Prawns and Palm Hearts
    The incredibly fresh taste of this salad makes it perfect for a main course or a starter. And it's ready in minutes.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: NIL
  • Fresh Tomato Salad
    Fresh Tomato Salad
    Probably most of us are accustomed to including tomatoes with our salads. A normal tomato, though, can be made much more appealing with this recipe.
    Preparation: 7 Minutes
    Cooking: NIL
  • Garlic Prawns (Garlic Shrimp)
    Garlic Prawns (Garlic Shrimp)
    Garlic Prawns is one of those delicious recipes that is perfect as a starter if you are entertaining or as a light lunch for yourself and the family.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 10 Minutes
  • Grilled Tomatoes
    Grilled Tomatoes
    Tomatoes compliment sausages and bacon in a fried meal and they can either be grilled or fried, depending on your preference.
    Preparation: 1 Minute
    Cooking: 5 Minutes
  • Tasty Vegetable Gratin
    Tasty Vegetable Gratin
    Tasty Vegetable Gratin is a dish you can eat on its own or with a roast or grilled meat or fish. It's easy to make, and looks (and tastes) spectacular
    Preparation: 15 Minutes
    Cooking: 35 Minutes
  • Ham and Leek Bake
    Ham and Leek Bake
    Ham and Leek Bake is great for a simple lunch or late supper. If you want to turn it into a more substantial meal, allow two leeks per person.
    Preparation: 1 Minute
    Cooking: 12 Minutes
  • Ham and Pea Soup
    Ham and Pea Soup
    Ham and Pea Soup is one of my favourites, particularly on a cold day. This is a good way to use leftover ham, quite inexpensive, and very tasty.
    Preparation: 5 Minutes
    Cooking: 15 Minutes
  • Hazelnut Butter Scallops
    Hazelnut Butter Scallops
    A slightly expensive but totally delicious shellfish with a delicate taste, Hazelnut Butter Scallops make a most attractive and delicious starter.
    Preparation: 5 Minutes
    Cooking: 12 Minutes
  • Healthy Egg, Chips & Mushrooms
    Healthy Egg, Chips & Mushrooms
    Healthy Egg, Chips & Mushrooms is an oven cooked, less heart-clogging version of the popular fry-up loved by kids and adults alike.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 30 Minutes
  • Kashi Halwa
    Kashi Halwa
    Kashi Halwa (which is also known as Pumpkin Halva), is the most scrumptious halwa which will melt the second you put it in your mouth.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 30 Minutes
  • Tomato and Mozzarella Salad
    Tomato and Mozzarella Salad
    The mix of tomato and Mozzarella makes a delicious salad accompaniment or can be served on its own as a fresh summer starter course.
    Preparation: 7 Minutes
    Cooking: NIL
  • Tomato, Basil and Almond Pasta
    Tomato, Basil and Almond Pasta
    Tomato, Basil and Almond Pasta celebrates the tastes of Sicily. This delicious vegetarian summer pasta can be served warm or at room temperature.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 30 Minutes
  • Trio of Scallops
    Trio of Scallops
    a Trio of Scallops is a simple and very effective starter course or you can extend the choice to make it a "quad" of scallops. Absolutely stunning!
    Preparation: 15 Minutes
    Cooking: 15 Minutes
  • Tuna-Stuffed Tomatoes
    Tuna-Stuffed Tomatoes
    Tomatoes are extremely versatile creatures. They can be eaten hot or cold, on their own or as an accompaniment to other dishes.
    Preparation: 15 Minutes
    Cooking: NIL
  • Leek Flan
    Leek Flan
    Leek Flan is a great way to enjoy leeks and makes a delicious meal with a baked potato. Perfect comfort food
    Preparation: 20 Minutes
    Cooking: 25 Minutes
  • Mackerel in White Wine - Maquereaux au Vin Blanc
    Mackerel in White Wine - Maquereaux au Vin Blanc
    Mackerel in White Wine is a speciality of North-Western France. Washed down with a glass of fresh Muscadet, there's nothing to beat it.
    Preparation: 20 Minutes
    Cooking: 20 Minutes
  • Mango Smoothie
    Mango Smoothie
    Here's a nice, simple way to make a Mango Smoothie with just a few ingredients. It's great for kids, but I've seen the adults knock it back, too!
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: NIL
  • Marinated Carrot Salad
    Marinated Carrot Salad
    Marinated Carrot Salad takes a few minutes to prepare and is perfect if you want something a bit different to add to your salads.
    Preparation: 15 Minutes
    Cooking: 15 Minutes
  • Fresh Fruit Salad
    Fresh Fruit Salad
    There is a wonderful clean taste to a Fresh Fruit Salad. It always reminds me of lazy hot summer days and the smell of freshly mown grass!
    Preparation: 15 Minutes
    Cooking: NIL
  • Mixed Tuna Salad
    Mixed Tuna Salad
    Mixed Tuna Salad provides a tasty and colourful mixed salad that is perfectly suited for entertaining. The blend of flavours is the key to its success
    Preparation: 15 Minutes
    Cooking: NIL
  • Monk Fish Delight
    Monk Fish Delight
    This is a great starter course and needs to be made the day before (which allows you plenty of time to focus on preparing the rest of your meal).
    Preparation: 30 Minutes
    Cooking: 40 Minutes
  • Mozzarella and Tomato Skewers
    Mozzarella and Tomato Skewers
    The wonderful Mediterranean flavours of tomato, Mozzarella and Olive oil come flooding through in this easy but effective starter (or snack).
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 5 Minutes
  • Mushrooms à la Grècque
    Mushrooms à la Grècque
    Mushrooms à la Grècque is a simple little starter that can be made well in advance and leave you free to prepare a more complex main course.
    Preparation: 5 Minutes
    Cooking: 30 Minutes
  • Okra and Tomatoes
    Okra and Tomatoes
    Everybody has their own way of cooking and presenting okra. In this recipe for Okra and Tomatoes I show you a really simple and effective way.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 25 Minutes
  • Okra Bhaji
    Okra Bhaji
    An Indian influence of spices makes Okra Bhaji (sometimes known as ladies fingers) quite delicious. Easy to make and very tasty.
    Preparation: 15 Minutes
    Cooking: 15 Minutes
  • Oven Baked Scotch Eggs
    Oven Baked Scotch Eggs
    Traditional Scotch Eggs are a delight at any time but, for those watching their weight, they pose a big problem since they are usually deep-fried
    Preparation: 25 Minutes
    Cooking: 40 Minutes
  • Wendy's Lentil Soup
    Wendy's Lentil Soup
    Wendy's Lentil Soup is so named after I cat-sat for some friends of mine while they were away on holiday and I spent a few days making lentil recipes!
    Preparation: 30 Minutes
    Cooking: 45 Minutes
  • Whole Continental Cabbage
    Whole Continental Cabbage
    This is so easy to do that even my Cousin Vinny's cousin Jim can't make a mess of it ... and he's not too bright! Good with any meat.
    Preparation: 3 Minutes
    Cooking: 15 Minutes
  • Whole Wheat Pudding
    Whole Wheat Pudding
    Whole Wheat Pudding is a great dessert - and very healthy too, Made out of wheat and a little sugar, Whole Wheat Pudding is ideal for weight watchers
    Preparation: 45 Minutes
    Cooking: 15 Minutes
  • Zesty Pasta Salad
    Zesty Pasta Salad
    Zesty Pasta Salad is a low-fat, zesty salad that is perfect for a light summer lunch. You can use other options to vary it with your own ingredients
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 10 Minutes
  • Pan-Seared Tuna with Avocado, Soy, Ginger, and Lime
    Pan-Seared Tuna with Avocado, Soy, Ginger, and Lime
    This is truly a stroke of genius with the gentle flavours of the fish preserved, despite the stronger tastes of garlic, ginger and lime.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 3 Minutes
  • Pasta and Artichoke Salad
    Pasta and Artichoke Salad
    In using whole wheat pasta cooked "al dente" in this recipe for Pasta & Artichoke Salad, you will considerably reduce the glycemic index of your meal.
    Preparation: 25 Minutes
    Cooking: 10 Minutes
  • Pasta Salad
    Pasta Salad
    Whether you take Pasta Salad on a picnic, in your lunchbox, or eat it at home, this is a perfect quick pasta salad - light and lip-smacking.
    Preparation: 15 Minutes
    Cooking: 5 Minutes
  • Potato and Cheese Croquettes
    Potato and Cheese Croquettes
    Gooey mozzarella encased in a crunchy golden shell makes this simple and classic dish irresistible. You should try them and see how good they are
    Preparation: 20 Minutes
    Cooking: 15 Minutes
  • Prawn Perfection
    Prawn Perfection
    In Prawn Perfection the peppery flavour of the paper-thin slices turnip perfectly balances the sweetness of the king prawns and the red pepper sauce.
    Preparation: 20 Minutes
    Cooking: 30 Minutes
  • Prawn Sushi
    Prawn Sushi
    Not all sushi recipes use raw seafood, and this recipe for Prawn Sushi uses cooked prawns (or large shrimp)
    Preparation: 20 Minutes
    Cooking: 3 Minutes
  • Pumpkin Soup
    Pumpkin Soup
    Pumpkin Soup is not only a wonderful warming soup ideal for slimmers but is also fantastic for entertaining. Also, pumpkin flesh freezes wonderfully
    Preparation: 20 Minutes
    Cooking: 30 Minutes
  • Quail's Eggs
    Quail's Eggs
    Many people aren't sure how to cook quail's eggs, so don't buy them. For that reason, I can offer you this simple guide to quail egg perfection!
    Preparation: 1 Minute
    Cooking: 3 Minutes
  • Raw Carrot Salad
    Raw Carrot Salad
    Carrots are an all-round healthy food. They're low in calories, and provide fibre & vitamins. The best way to snack on carrots is to eat carrot sticks
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: NIL
  • Salad Horseradish
    Salad Horseradish
    While many people are aware of horseradish sauce (much favoured on beef), less people are aware that you can eat horseradish as part of a salad meal.
    Preparation: 5 Minutes
    Cooking: NIL
  • Salade Niçoise
    Salade Niçoise
    The original version of Salade Niçoise always included raw red peppers, shallots, and artichoke hearts - but never any cooked vegetables
    Preparation: 12 Minutes
    Cooking: 8 Minutes
  • Sautéed Calamari
    Sautéed Calamari
    Sautéed Calamari is a quick and easy dish of delicious squid and baby octopus cooked to perfection with sweet roasted peppers.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 20 Minutes
  • Scrambled Eggs with Smoked Salmon
    Scrambled Eggs with Smoked Salmon
    Scrambled Eggs with Smoked Salmon is good enough to present to guests and simple enough to knock up for yourself as a light midday meal.
    Preparation: 5 Minutes
    Cooking: 10 Minutes
  • Sicilian-style Cauliflower with Wholemeal Pasta
    Sicilian-style Cauliflower with Wholemeal Pasta
    Sicilian-style Cauliflower with Wholemeal Pasta is a great summer dish either at lunch or on a fine summer evening.
    Preparation: 15 Minutes
    Cooking: 30 Minutes
  • Smoked Salmon (without the smoke)
    Smoked Salmon (without the smoke)
    This unusual recipe for Smoked Salmon Without the Smoke has been passed down through my wife's family for generations (well, a couple of years anyway)
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: NIL
  • Sole Véronique
    Sole Véronique
    Sole Véronique could just as easily be called Plaice Véronique - but it's more traditional and more decadent using sole!
    Preparation: 5 Minutes
    Cooking: 25 Minutes
  • Spicy Baby Octopus
    Spicy Baby Octopus
    Spicy Baby Octopus is a simple dish that's packed with flavour. Tender baby octopus with a spicy chunky tomato sauce fresh parsley and lemon zest
    Preparation: 5 Minutes
    Cooking: 1 Hour 15 Minutes
  • Spicy Snack Eggs
    Spicy Snack Eggs
    Spicy Snack Eggs are a great cold addition to a buffet, with a salad, in a picnic, as a snack or hot with French Fries. Your choice!
    Preparation: 20 Minutes
    Cooking: 20 Minutes
  • Spinach and Feta Rounds with Greek Tomato Salad
    Spinach and Feta Rounds with Greek Tomato Salad
    Spinach and Feta Rounds with Greek Tomato Salad is not just a great vegetarian dish, it's light, refreshing and perfect for a summer day.
    Preparation: 20 Minutes
    Cooking: 25 Minutes
  • Spinach and Garlic
    Spinach and Garlic
    Spinach and Garlic is a great way to prepare spinach quickly and easily. The 'trick' is not to cook spinach beyond the point that it just wilts.
    Preparation: 5 Minutes
    Cooking: 5 Minutes
  • Spinach and Ricotta Omelette
    Spinach and Ricotta Omelette
    This delicious Spinach and Ricotta Omelette will tickle your taste buds and will delight you if you are trying to lose weight.
    Preparation: 10 Minutes
    Cooking: 5 Minutes
  • Spinach with Sesame and Garlic
    Spinach with Sesame and Garlic
    Spinach with Sesame and Garlic is a fun take on spinach, with the spinach wilted in sesame oil with garlic, and sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds.
    Preparation: 5 Minutes
    Cooking: 5 Minutes
  • Leek and Smoked Salmon Flan
    Leek and Smoked Salmon Flan
    This delicious and simple recipe for Leek and Smoked Salmon Flan is perfect either hot or cold with a light salad for lunch or as a starter course.
    Preparation: 20 Minutes
    Cooking: 25 Minutes
  • Monk Fish Steak with Saffron
    Monk Fish Steak with Saffron
    Ideal if you want a quick and tasty dish, with a nice tasty sauce, without spending hours in the kitchen. Simply served with basmati rice or potatoes
    Preparation: 15 Minutes
    Cooking: 20 Minutes



 
 

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