pasta & rice

Healthy, fast and filling, this Mediterranean couscous salad is what you could call healthy comfort food.

Risotto is great comfort food. An added plus point: Because it’s naturally so creamy you don’t really need much oil or fat for cooking. You can make a risotto meal out of virtually any ingredients you have on hand. This recipe combines shrimp, lemon and spring onions but you can experiment with fish and mushrooms too. Add a handful of chopped chillies if you like it hot!

Who doesn't love lasagna? The downside of this delicious dish is that all that cheese, meat and cream isn't great for you (or your waistline). This version is totally skinny, yet simply delicious.

This asparagus couscous salad is not only healthy but quick.

The Mascarpone cheese in this risotto adds an extra creamy taste.

Add rice to a traditional tuna salad and it becomes a balanced meal on a plate. Simple, nutritious and delicious solution for packed lunches or busy days.

There is no doubt this dessert will become a favorite. It is great warm on those chilly fall or winter days. And it is good in summer, as well, because it is delicious refrigerated.

This recipe will quickly become a family favorite once you give it a try.