That peanut butter is relegated to the sandwich while sesame butter (tahini) is seen as an exotic food item is one of the wonderfully preposterous anomalies of American cooking. In the rest of the world,...
Author: Mark Bittman
This indian spiced roast chicken makes a great alternative to a traditional Sunday roast. Try with black pepper and garlic sweet potato wedges
Author: Rohit Ghai
Transform beef mince into a comforting Russian-style meatball stew with mushrooms, paprika and soured cream
Author: Cassie Best
Sweet juicy apricots and tender butternut squash are a winner with kids and make for a delicious Middle Eastern family meal for toddlers through to teens and beyond
Author: Caroline Hire - Food writer
A wholesome, simple rice dish that's packed full of aromatic flavours
Author: Good Food team
This normally super-rich curry can be turned into one that's healthier but still creamy
Author: Angela Nilsen
Cover your duck legs with sea salt and leave for 24 hours to infuse before rinsing and roasting for a crisp finish
Author: Jeremy Lee
Satisfy a curry craving the healthy way with this Indian prawn dish - blitz the onions and spices into an authentic, thick, yet low-fat sauce
Author: Sara Buenfeld
A healthy and low calorie chicken casserole with bacon, button mushrooms, peas and a parsley sauce - use chicken thighs for extra flavour and juiciness
Author: Jennifer Joyce
Katsu is a Japanese method of breadcrumbing chicken- this version is served with a rich curry sauce
Author: Sara Buenfeld
Chicken breasts are tenderised, covered in breadcrumbs and fried until golden and crispy. A dinner that kids will love cooking and eating.
Author: Good Food team
A light and low calorie chicken casserole with silky herb sauce, greens and baby new potatoes
Author: Good Food team
Author: Rena Coyle
Italian comfort food without the calories, this recipe is rich and creamy, yet just one third of the fat
Author: Angela Nilsen
This help-yourself veggie supper is full of fresh flavours and low-fat too
Author: Good Food team
This vegetarian main course is packed with festive flavours and wrapped in flaky butter pastry - a real Christmas treat
Author: Sara Buenfeld
Put some spring into your pasta, with this fresh yet simple supper idea. It's on the table in under half an hour and is low-fat too
Author: Mary Cadogan
Emma Booth won our Home Cooking Month competition with this sumptuous and creamy polenta dish, topped with vibrant roasted squash and beetroot
Author: Good Food team
Pork and apples is a classic combination and the meat is all the more tender when slow-cooked for four hours. Serve with greens for a complete, healthy meal
Author: Good Food team
The name means 'angry' - and like the pasta sauce this chicken casserole is intended to pack a punch of heat and spice
Author: Sara Buenfeld
For a special supper, try this classic American cut from the sirloin. The steak has a T-shaped bone with meat on each side, perfect for sharing
Author: Chelsie Collins
For lamb that will melt in your mouth and surprise your palate, follow Sarah Cook's easy recipe
Author: Sarah Cook
A lighter version of this favourite comfort food dish, that doesn't compromise on flavour
Author: Angela Nilsen
An easy Spanish-style vegetarian omelette. It's made in one pan, which means less washing up too
Author: Good Food team
A healthy, vegetarian pasta dish with tomatoes, capers, olives and lots of basil
Author: Jennifer Joyce
Author: Patricia Leigh Brown
Try this sensational whole truffle roast celeriac with creamy cheese sauce and hazelnuts. It makes a fantastic alternative vegetarian Christmas lunch or Sunday roast
Author: Esther Clark
Fishcakes served in a bun with contrasting hot horseradish, a cool and creamy dip and crunchy salad
Author: Cassie Best
Turkey mince is the leanest of its kind and is great rolled up into balls and served with tomato sauce and veg
Author: Lucy Netherton
Turkey mince is the leanest of its kind and is great rolled up into balls and served with tomato sauce and veg
Author: Lucy Netherton
Couscous goes well with the North African flavours of this dish
Author: Good Food team
Spanish classic paella is given a healthy makeover and a good kick of heat - diet-friendly and fresh
Author: Sarah Cook
Cook this tasty vegan curry for an exotic yet easy family dinner. With spinach and sweet potato, it boasts two of your five-a-day and it's under 400 calories
Author: Elena Silcock
This cheap and simple chicken one-pot makes for a fuss-free dinner
Author: Good Food team
This gutsy soup has a Spanish tone and works with other white fish like cod - layer the flavour up with garlic and paprika
Author: John Torode
15 minutes is all you need to whip up this fresh, light and healthy fish pasta with olives, capers and greens
Author: Sara Buenfeld
Delicious and easy - a fish pie anyone can make. You'll learn how to poach fish and make a white sauce too
Author: Good Food team
We eat these Indian-spiced pancakes for dinner, along with a green salad. They don't even need a topping. If you do want to top them with something, a cucumber raita or plain yogurt would work well
Author: Martha Rose Shulman
This hearty supper is healthy, cheap and filling - great for an easy meal for your mates
Author: Good Food team
The ultimate make-ahead comfort food dish - if you're spending a weekend in the country this dish will defrost as you travel
Author: Jane Hornby
The combination of apple, pork and sage rarely fails - and this freezable recipe is no exception to the rule
Author: Good Food team
Muffin on stew? You'd better believe it - think of it as a lighter alternative to suet dumplings
Author: Lesley Waters
A traditional Thai dish packed with aromatic flavours, that's easy to prepare and packed with aromatic flavour
Author: Ken Hom
Try this new idea for fishcakes - they contain smoked haddock and hidden greens - then serve with a contrasting dipping sauce
Author: Barney Desmazery
This storecupboard stew with spicy chorizo and long-stem broccoli makes a great midweek family meal. An easy, hearty option that anyone can whip up
Author: Esther Clark
Make the Goan vindaloo sauce a day ahead to intensify the flavours and use it as a base with other meats, fish or veg. Adjust the chilli to your taste too
Author: Neil Rankin
Roast cheap chicken wings and frozen corn cobs with honey, peanut butter and sesame seeds for perfect party food on a budget
Author: Cassie Best
Ready-made puff pastry makes it easy to go meat free - top with spicy harissa paste, salty cheese, sweet pumpkin and mint
Author: Cassie Best
Author: Marian Burros



