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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

Gluten free Yorkshire puddings

The perfect vehicle for gravy and roasted goodies: the Yorkshire pudding - this version is gluten-free but never fear, you still get that characteristic puff and golden colour

Author: Sarah Cook

Slow cooked lamb with onions & thyme

Five ingredients, one pot, no effort. This meltingly tender lamb dish is satisfyingly rich, and virtually cooks itself

Author: Mary Cadogan

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

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

Spicy spaghetti with garlic mushrooms

A low fat, fail-safe pasta dish that proves that it's just as easy to whip up a meal as it is to turn on the microwave

Author: Good Food team

Spicy spaghetti with garlic mushrooms

A low fat, fail-safe pasta dish that proves that it's just as easy to whip up a meal as it is to turn on the microwave

Author: Good Food team

Smoky braised brisket

This cheap, flavourful cut of meat is perfect for the smoky flavours of American and South American barbecue, ideal comfort food for a cold winter's night

Author: Rosie Birkett

Lobster Risotto

So you cooked some lobster and that was great. You sautéed the empty shells in oil and cooked them off in a lot of water with an onion, a couple bay leaves and a few peppercorns, and made stock. This...

Author: Sam Sifton

Roast Chickens With Plums

This recipe, which roasts two chickens at the same time, has been engineered to feed a crowd. It's no harder than roasting one chicken. The birds get rubbed down with a garlicky sumac spice rub brightened...

Author: Melissa Clark

Tandoori Style Whole Leg of Lamb

Author: John Willoughby

One pan lentil dhal with curried fish & crispy skin

For an easy curry night dish, try this one-pot baked dhal - packed with Indian flavours and topped with white fish fillets

Author: Sarah Cook

Haddock & spinach cheese melt

A low-fat, hearty fish supper that uses just five ingredients. Try serving with creamy mashed potatoes

Author: Good Food team

Sauteed Chicken Breasts

Author: Robert Farrar Capon

Roast duck legs with red wine sauce

It's almost impossible to overcook duck legs - so try this rich, slow-roasted dish

Author: Mary Cadogan

Rump steak

Try our perfect method for cooking a simple rump steak with these easy, foolproof steps. Serve with golden brown chips for an indulgent dinner for two

Author: Esther Clark

Easy Thai prawn curry

Try our easy Thai prawn curry on a busy weeknight. This quick dinner is ready in under 20 minutes and flavoured with warming red Thai curry paste

Author: Good Food team

Chicken stuffed with herby mascarpone

This super-quick and special recipe for two is bound to become a My Good Food favourite

Author: Good Food team

Mussels with red onion, cider & crème fraîche

Mussels are a real treat, but excellent value and sustainable. Serve this simple dish with crusty bread for a special meal for two

Author: CJ Jackson

Turkey steaks with citrus & ginger sauce

Use quick-cook turkey steaks for this recipe as they cook in a few minutes, and make a change from chicken

Author: Good Food team

Chipotle chicken

Keep a jar of smoky chipotle chilli paste in your cupboard, to add a kick to a healthy chicken stew

Author: Good Food team

Ginger sweet tofu with pak choi

If you thought tofu was bland, this is the recipe to convince you otherwise

Author: Ching-He Huang

Steak with rosemary celeriac fries, kale & garlic butter

Swap traditional potato fries for spiralized celeriac in this healthier modern-day take on the classic steak and chips with herby garlic butter

Author: Sophie Godwin - Cookery writer

Honeyed squash & nut roast cake

Wow guests with this stunning honeyed squash and nut roast cake. It makes a crowd-pleasing veggie centrepiece for a celebration - perfect for Christmas

Author: Anna Glover

Pot roasted beef brisket

Cook this one-pot brisket in beer for a richer flavour and your parsnips and mushrooms will absorb the liquor, too. Serve with mash to soak up the gravy

Author: Good Food team

Braised ox cheek wellingtons with peppercorn gravy

Crisp puff pastry covers tender meat in these individual wellingtons - the ultimate main course for a romantic Valentine's Day meal for two

Author: Cassie Best

Indian butternut squash curry

Up your veg count and get three of your five-a-day with this fragrant, low fat vegetarian curry

Author: Good Food team

Pesto chicken stew with cheesy dumplings

A slow-cooked chicken casserole with Italian basil flavours that makes a perfect weekend one-pot

Author: Good Food team

Chilli & orange salmon with watercress new potatoes & wasabi mayo

Friends over for dinner and need something speedy but showstopping? Look no further than our chilli and orange salmon with new potatoes and wasabi mayo...

Author: Anna Glover

Fish finger wraps with cheat's tartare sauce

White fish served in tortilla wraps with a choice of cucumber ribbons, romaine lettuce or tomatoes makes this a good build-your-own meal for the whole family

Author: Amanda Grant

Mixed bean chilli with wedges

A warming bowl of meat-free comfort food. Make extra for the freezer

Author: Good Food team

Baked salmon fillet with pickled cranberries, parsley & pistachios

Balance out an oily fish, such as salmon, with homemade pickled cranberries. They also add a fun, Christmassy feel to the dish

Author: Rick and Katie Toogood

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

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

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