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Chicken Skewers With Peanut Sauce

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

Kolhapuri spit chicken (kala masala roast chicken)

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

Meatball stroganoff

Transform beef mince into a comforting Russian-style meatball stew with mushrooms, paprika and soured cream

Author: Cassie Best

Family meals: Easy lamb tagine

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

Chicken pilaf with dill & pine nuts

A wholesome, simple rice dish that's packed full of aromatic flavours

Author: Good Food team

Cheesy veg burgers

Packed with goodness - though your kids would never know

Author: Good Food team

The ultimate makeover: Thai green chicken curry

This normally super-rich curry can be turned into one that's healthier but still creamy

Author: Angela Nilsen

Salt duck with spinach, potatoes & bacon

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

Prawn jalfrezi

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

Chicken and mushrooms

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

Chicken katsu

Katsu is a Japanese method of breadcrumbing chicken- this version is served with a rich curry sauce

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Chicken schnitzel with coleslaw

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

Creamy chicken with asparagus & tarragon

A light and low calorie chicken casserole with silky herb sauce, greens and baby new potatoes

Author: Good Food team

Steamed Crabs

Author: Rena Coyle

The ultimate makeover: Spaghetti carbonara

Italian comfort food without the calories, this recipe is rich and creamy, yet just one third of the fat

Author: Angela Nilsen

Mumbai potato wraps with minted yogurt relish

This help-yourself veggie supper is full of fresh flavours and low-fat too

Author: Good Food team

Chestnut, spinach & blue cheese en croûte

This vegetarian main course is packed with festive flavours and wrapped in flaky butter pastry - a real Christmas treat

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Spring vegetable tagliatelle with lemon & chive sauce

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

Polenta, roasted vegetables & peppered Parmesan crisps

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

Slow cooker pork fillet with apples

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

Chicken arrabbiata

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

All American T bone

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

Slow roast lamb with cinnamon, fennel & citrus

For lamb that will melt in your mouth and surprise your palate, follow Sarah Cook's easy recipe

Author: Sarah Cook

The ultimate makeover: Macaroni cheese

A lighter version of this favourite comfort food dish, that doesn't compromise on flavour

Author: Angela Nilsen

Easy cheesy chip omelette

An easy Spanish-style vegetarian omelette. It's made in one pan, which means less washing up too

Author: Good Food team

Spaghetti with cherry tomato & black olive sauce

A healthy, vegetarian pasta dish with tomatoes, capers, olives and lots of basil

Author: Jennifer Joyce

Roast Pork Loin

Author: Patricia Leigh Brown

Whole truffle roast celeriac with cheese sauce & hazelnuts

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

Salmon & horseradish burgers

Fishcakes served in a bun with contrasting hot horseradish, a cool and creamy dip and crunchy salad

Author: Cassie Best

Baked turkey meatballs with broccoli & crispy potatoes

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

Baked turkey meatballs with broccoli & crispy potatoes

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

Lamb shanks with chickpeas & Moroccan spices

Couscous goes well with the North African flavours of this dish

Author: Good Food team

Lemony prawn & chorizo rice pot

Spanish classic paella is given a healthy makeover and a good kick of heat - diet-friendly and fresh

Author: Sarah Cook

Satay sweet potato curry

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

Honey, mustard & crème fraîche baked chicken

This cheap and simple chicken one-pot makes for a fuss-free dinner

Author: Good Food team

Pan fried hake, white bean & chorizo broth

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

Lemon spaghetti with tuna & broccoli

15 minutes is all you need to whip up this fresh, light and healthy fish pasta with olives, capers and greens

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Fish pie in four steps

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

Cottage Cheese Pancakes With Indian Spices

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

Roasted vegetable couscous with mascarpone

This hearty supper is healthy, cheap and filling - great for an easy meal for your mates

Author: Good Food team

Cottage chilli hotpot

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

Pork & apple burgers with pickled red cabbage

The combination of apple, pork and sage rarely fails - and this freezable recipe is no exception to the rule

Author: Good Food team

Muffin topped winter beef stew

Muffin on stew? You'd better believe it - think of it as a lighter alternative to suet dumplings

Author: Lesley Waters

Ken Hom's stir fried chicken with chillies & basil

A traditional Thai dish packed with aromatic flavours, that's easy to prepare and packed with aromatic flavour

Author: Ken Hom

Crushed new potato fish cakes with horseradish mayonnaise

Try this new idea for fishcakes - they contain smoked haddock and hidden greens - then serve with a contrasting dipping sauce

Author: Barney Desmazery

Chorizo & barley stew

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

Lamb vindaloo

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

Sticky sesame chicken & corn with slaw

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

Squash, feta & pine nut tart

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

Barbecued Pork

Author: Marian Burros