World Recipes

Attractive looking side dish; rice and vegetables - all in one! It's an old magazine recipe.Ingredients:300 g rice (1,5 cup)40 g butterpinch of saffron (optional)salt and pepperFilling-2 zucchinis100 g peas1 cup cauliflower60 g butter50 g flour300 ml milk80 g cheese, gratedsalt, white pepper to tasteMethod:Cook (or microwave) rice with 3 cups water, butter, pinch of saffron and some salt and pepper. Oil an large bowl and press rice into it, making a hollow in the centre. (Leave some rice for topping.)Cut...

 Following prices for bread and flour represent Australia (Sydney), but similar savings are, I believe, achievable anywhere in the World. So, why should we bake our own?1 kg of flour  costs $2 ($1 if you buy bulk pack - 10-12 kg); for making 1 basic loaf you'll need around 375g -500g flour (+ a bit of salt, oil, sugar, yeast) and some of electrical power. If you're smart and bake 2 or more loaves (or use oven while baking something else),  you will save even on electricity...

                       Since I LOVE the taste of 'Setteveli', but not complicated making, I tried to simplify method. Here it is in steps1- Make Hazelnut Praline Paste (you need a food processor for this):200 g sugar1,5 cups hazelnutsHeat  sugar in a heavy bottomed pan. When sugar starts melting, swirl pan until all melted and golden in colour; add hazelnuts, coat well and pour over AL foil. Let it cool. When cooled,...

Serves 4Time: 30 minutesSyns per serving: Green 4½; Original 4½Ingredients2oz/57g plain flour2 tsp artificial sweetener1 egg ¼pt/142ml skimmed milk, plus 3 tbsp for the sauceFry light200g pot very low fat natural fromage frais1 Mullerlight Toffee Yogurt4 bananasFreshly squeezed lemon juice6 RolosMethod1. Sift the flour and sweetener into a bowl. Beat the egg and mix into the flour with the milk. Whisk until smooth/2. Spray a small frying pan with Fry light and pour in enough batter to coat the...

Serves 4Time: 30 minutesSyns: Extra Easy FreeIngredients24 large asparagus spears, trimmed14oz/397g baby new potatoes, halvedSalt and freshly ground black pepper4 skinless Scottish salmon fillets1 lemon, cut into 8 slicesJuice of 1 large lemon1 shallot, finely cubedA small handful of fresh tarragon, finely chopped4fl oz/113ml fat-free vinaigrette2 baby gem lettuces, roughly tornMethod1. Bring a large, deep pan of water to the boil. Add the asparagus spears and cook for 4 minutes, or until tender....

Serves 4Time: 20 minutesSyns: Original 2; Green 2; Extra Easy 2Ingredients14oz/397g fresh strawberries, hulled and roughly chopped2 x 190g pots Strawberry or Raspberry & Cranberry Mullerlight yogurt10oz/283g fat-free natural fromage frais1 tbsp artificial sweetener2 shop bought meringue nests, roughly crushed, reserving some pieces to decorateMethod1. Put half the strawberries in a food processor. Blend into a smooth puree and then transfer it into a bowl.2. Mix together the yogurt, fromage...

Serves 4Time: 30 minutesSyns: Original 6; Green 6; Extra Easy 6Ingredients2lb/908g rhubarb, cut into 2in/5cm pieces11oz/312g pears, peeled, cored and slicedJuice of 1 orange, plus 1 tsp finely grated zest6 tbsp artificial sweetener1 tsp ground cinnamonFor the topping1oz/28g low-fat spread2 tbsp artificial sweetener2oz/57g plain flourMethod1. Preheat your oven to 180c/350F/Gas 4. Place the rhubarb in a medium-size pie or glass dish. Add the pear slices, orange juice and zest, and toss together to...

Serves 4Time: 1 HourSyns: Original 1**Add 6 syns if not using the new potatoes as a Healthy ExtraIngredients1lb 12oz/792g baby new potatoesSalt and freshly ground black pepper4 skinless chicken breasts4 spring onions, finely sliced4 The Laughing Cow Extra Light Cheese Triangles8 rashers lean smoked back bacon, all visible fat removed1 head of broccoli cut into florets14oz/397g baby spinach leavesMethod1. Preheat your oven to 200c/400F/Gas 6. Prick the potatoes all over with a fork, put in a roasting...

Serves 4Time: 25 minutesSyns: Green Free* * add 5 and half syns if not using the vegetarian parmesan-style cheese as a Healthy ExtraIngredients1 vegetable stock cubeGrated zest of 1 lemon7oz/198g baby courgettes, sliced7oz/198g button mushrooms7oz/198g baby carrots, halved7oz/198g frozen peas12oz/340g dried pasta shellsA handful of fresh chives, finely choppedA handful of fresh basil, finely choppedSalt and freshly ground black pepper4oz/113g vegetarian parmesan-style cheese, gratedMethod1....

Serves 1Time: 10 minutesSyns: Original Free; Extra Easy FreeIngredientsFry light57g watercress2 large eggsSalt and freshly ground black pepper71g canned red salmonMethod1. Place a frying pan sprayed with Fry light over a high heat. Saute half the watercress for 30 seconds until just wilted.2. Beat the eggs, season and add to the pan. Rotate the pan to coat the base evenly and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until just set. Scatter over the salmon and remaining watercress. Carefully loosen the edges using...

Serves 4Ready in about 1 hourSyns: Original 2 and half; Extra Easy 2 and halfIngredients 10oz/283g mushrooms, roughly chopped6 shallots, roughly choppedFry LightA small handful each of fresh tarragon and parsley, finely choppedSalt and freshly ground black pepper2oz/57g Tesco Lighter Ready Rolled Puff Pastry284ml beef stock1 tbsp beef Bovril4 thick beef fillet steaks, all visible fat removedSteamed green beans, to serveMethod1. Preheat your oven to 200c/400F/Gas 6. Put the mushrooms and shallots...