Cheat’s Knickerbockers

Why compromise on dessert, this low-fat pudding has all the taste of a traditional knockerbocker glory.

Tuna & red onion salad

This simple salad is perfect for a guilt-free, post-Christmas lunch – it makes the most of storecupboard ingredients too

Pears & prunes in mulled (well, sort of) wine

A wonderful pudding – best served with tons of double or clotted cream

Two-part pheasant

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Try this faff-free method of cooking pheasant and produce a sensational roast

Chunky chocolate nut bars

Adding cinnamon to basic vanilla shortbread lends these bars an extra Christmassy fragrance

Crispy chicken & asparagus pie

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Make a superhealthy, supertasty crispy chicken and asparagus pie in 20 minutes

Moroccan chard & lamb pan-fry

A quick, exotic one-pan dish

Cauliflower tempura

A healthy, Japanese-style snack

Instant meatballs with penne pasta

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Meatballs are always a surefire winner for family meals – made with sausages in this recipe for something different

Salmon with chilli & lime butter

This speedy midweek supper is low in fat but big on flavour. Ready in just 20 minutes, the chilli, lime zest, spring onions and coriander give it Thai appeal