World Recipes

Serves 4Ready in 1 hourFreezer friendly (only if prawns are fresh)Syns Per Serving - Free on Extra EasyIngredients 198ml/7fl oz water or vegetable stock1 onion, peeled and finely chopped1 tsp each of finely grated ginger, chilli powder and crushed cardamom seeds2 garlic cloves, peeled and grated or crushed2 tsp cumin seeds½ tsp turmeric 1 tbsp mild curry powder1 cinnamon stick and 2 cloves1 carrot, peeled and finely chopped100g/3½oz fine green beans, trimmed and chopped4 tbsp fat free...

Serves 4Ready in 50 minutesFreezer Friendly (only if prawns are fresh)Syns per Serving - ½ Syn on Extra EasyIngredients 794ml/28fl oz water or fish stock2 medium onions, peeled and finely chopped1 tbsp finely grated ginger4 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed1 red chilli, deseeded and finely slicedpinch of turmeric1 tsp each of mild curry powder, ground coriander, mild chilli powder and ground cumin1 level tbsp tamarind pasta (optional)397g/14oz sweet potato flesh, cut into 2.5cm/1in pieces...

Serves 4Ready in 20 minutesSyns per Serving - Free on Extra EasyIngredients 100ml/3½fl oz fish stock1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped1 garlic clove, peeled and finely choppedfinely grated zest of ½ unwaxed lemon454g/1lb dried angle-hair pasta or linguine2 tbsp lemon juicesalt and freshly ground black pepper312g/11oz freshly cooked white crab meat4 tbsp freshly chopped flat-leaf parsleylemon wedges, to garnishrocket salad, to serveMethod1. Put the stock, red chilli, garlic and lemon...

Serves 4Ready in 30 minutesFreezer Friendly (not garnish)Syns per Serving - Free on Extra EasyIngredients1 small onion, peeled and finely chopped397g/14oz cooked long-grain or basmati rice100ml/3½ fl ox fish stock312g/11oz canned green/puy lentils, drained and rinsed 312g/11oz hot-smoked salmon, flakeda pinch of turmeric2 tsp mild curry powder4 boiled eggs (soft or hard, halved or quartered), to garnishchopped flat-leaf parsley, to garnishsteamed asparagus, to serveMethod1. Place a large, non-stick...

Serves 4Ready in 30 minutesSyns per Serving - ½ Syn on Extra EasyIngredients 4 large skinless salmon fillets6 tbsp dark soy sauce2 tsp finely grated ginger2 level tsp clear honeyfreshly ground black pepperFor the vegetable noodles2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed1 tsp finely chopped ginger1 red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped8 spring onions, cut into 2cm lengths85ml/3fl oz vegetable stock2 tbsp dark soy sauce198g/7oz baby sweetcorn, cut diagonally into 2cm pieces198g/7oz pak choi, roughly...

Serves 4Ready in 55-60 minutesFreezer friendly (only if fish is fresh)Syns Per Serving - Free on Extra EasyIngredients4 x 142g/5oz smoked haddock fillets1.2 litres/2pt fish stock1 large onion, peeled and finely chopped1 large leek, washed and finely chopped255g/9oz dried risotto rice397g/14oz fresh or frozen peas100g/3½oz fresh spinach leaves, roughly chopped4 large eggsMethod1. Place the haddock in a large saucepan of water and bring to the boil. Turn off the heat and allow the fish to sit in...

Serves 1Ready 1 hourFreezer friendly (only if fish is fresh)Syns Per Serving - 2 Syns on Extra EasyIngredients1kg/ 2lb 40z floury potatoes, peeled and cut into even-sized chunkssalt and freshly ground black pepper596ml/21fl oz fish stock596g/1lb 5oz skinless white fish fillets1 onion, peeled and quartered 4 whole cloves2 bay leaves198g/7oz raw prawns, peeled5-6 tbsp roughly chopped parsley4 tbsp chopped dill198g/7oz frozen peas198g/7oz canned sweetcorn kernels, drained2 level tbsp vegetable...

Serves 4Ready in 1 hour 25 minutesFreezer friendlySyns Per Serving - Free on Extra EasyIngredients908g/2lb potatoes, peeled and choppeda small handful of parsley, chopped6 tbsp fat free natural yogurtlow calorie cooking spray1 red onion, peeled and chopped2 carrots, peeled and chopped2 sticks celery, sliced2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed198g/7oz fresh or frozen peas397g/14oz extra lean minced beef400g can chopped tomatoes1 tbsp concentrated beef stock2 tsp dried oregano1 egg, beatensteamed...

Beauty of this recipe is it's flexibility; you can use any nuts that you like, and any fruit that is in season.Ingredients:Crust-1,5 cup flour3 tbs sugarpinch of salt125 g butter, cold in pieces1 egg, beaten1 tbs ice cold water Filling-1 cup walnuts1/4 cup sugar2 eggspinch of salt4 tbs butter, softened1 tbs flour10-12 strawberries, halved 2 tbs honey mixed with 1 tbs water for brushing pearsMethod:Prepare a tart tin. Preheat oven to 180*C.Put flour and butter into a food processor. Whiz...

Serves 4Ready in 40 minutesSyns Per Serving - 3 Syns on Extra EasyIngredients709g/1lb 9oz large potatoes, peeled and cut into chipssalt and freshly ground black pepperlow calorie cooking spray4 x 198g/7oz thick skinless white fish fillets (cod, haddock, or halibut)113g/4oz stale wholemeal bread, made into breadcrumbs4-5 tbsp finely chopped parsley2 eggs, lightly beatena mixed salad and lemon wedges,  to serveMethod1. Preheat the oven to 220c/Gas 7. Boil the chopped potatoes in a large saucepan...

Serves 4Ready in 45 minutesSyns Per Serving - Free on Extra EasyIngredients2 medium courgettes, sliced thinly lengthways4 large, thick skinless cod fillets2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed6-8 tbsp very finely chopped basilfinely grated zest and juice of 1 lemonsalt and freshly ground black pepper312g/11oz vine tomatoesFor the mash1kg/2lb 4oz potatoes, peeled and roughly chopped100ml/3½fl oz hot water or vegetable stock2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed6 spring onions, finely slicedMethod1. Heat...

Ingredients:1/2  medium pumpkin, cut into chunks (Butternut or Jap)1 l skim milkVegetable stock powderwhite pepperCoconut essence (optional)Method:Cook pumpkin with milk until soft.  Add vegetable stock, salt and pepper. Puree contents using stab mixer (or blender); if you like thinner soups add boiling water. Check the taste and add coconut essence if you like oriental tastes (optional). Serve hot! Ukusna nemasna krem čorba od tikve / bundevePotrebno:Pola srednje tikve / bundeve...

Serves 4Ready in 20-25 minutesSyns per Serving - ½ Syn on Extra EasyIngredients312g/11oz baby new potatoes, halvedsalt and freshly ground black pepper6 spring onions, finely sliced12 cherry tomatoes, halved4 sticks celery, finely sliced57g/2oz each of green and red seedless grapes, halved6 tbsp each of finely chopped dill and mint312g/11oz hot-smoked trout filletsFor the dressing4 level tbsp extra light mayonnaise100g/3½ oz fat free natural yogurt1 level tbsp mustardMethod1. Boil the potatoes in...

Serves 4Ready in 30 minutesSyns per serving - Free on Extra EasyIngredients198g/7oz baby new potatoes, halvedsalt and freshly ground black pepper4 large skinless salmon fillets198g/7oz green beans, trimmed2 lettuce hearts, leaves separated1 yellow pepper, deseeded and cut into small pieces198g/7oz midi or large cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered1 red onion, peeled and thinly sliced4 eggs, boiled to your liking, halved or quartered, to garnish (optional)For the dressing4 tbsp fat free vinaigrettejuice...

Serves 4Ready in 25 minutes plus chillingSyns per serving - ½ Syn on Extra EasyIngredients198g/70z sushi rice, rinsed thoroughly and drained284/½ pint watersalt¼ tsp artificial sweetener57ml/2fl oz rice wine vinegar2 large sheets dried sushi nori (seaweed sheets), cut into halves57g/2oz wasabi paste (Japanese horseradish)198g/7oz skinless salmon fillets, cut into strips 5mm/¼ in thick½ medium cucumber, peeled, deseeded and cut into thin batons½ red pepper, deseeded and cut into thin stripsdark...

...One of those 3 that I made last weekend!Ingredients: 6 large eggs200 g sugar100 g butter, melted50 g cocoa75 g flour1 large jar (670g) stoned (sour) cherries60 ml 'Kirsch' (or cherry brandy)(extra sugar if needed)3 X 300 ml double cream (50% fat)80 g icing sugar2 tbs corn/potato flour (or arrowroot)Method:Preheat oven to 180*C. Grease a 22 cm tin, dust with flour.Whisk eggs and sugar until thick and fluffy. Add melted butter; whisk with a lower speed, then switch off. Sift cocoa and flour on...

EASY and delightful! This is one of 3 that I made past weekend...all for young Birthday girls.Ingredients:Sponge-6 eggs1 cup sugar2  tsp instant coffee2 tsp cocoa(1/4 cup hot water to melt coffee and cocoa)100 g flourSyrup-3/4  cup coffee (sweetened) + 1 tbs rum or other liqueurCream-250 g Philadelphia cream cheese, room temp300 ml double cream1 tsp vanilla extract2 eggs80 g Icing sugarFor decorating-cocoa and shaved chocolateMethod:Preheat oven to 180*C,  prepare 22-23 cm spring...

The key for good croissants is chilled dough and butter, and resting between rolling. Use the best butter you can find, as it makes big difference.Following recipe is for 15-16 large croissants (I always freeze prepared and cut dough, and take out as many as needed), but you can half the recipe if you don't want to leave some dough for later.Be aware!...they can be addictive! Ingredients:4 cups flour (600g)1/4 cup sugar (50g)3/4 cup milk3/4 cup warm water2 tsp (1 packet) instant yeast1/2 tsp salt1...

Serves 4Ready in 10-15 minutesSyns per serving - Free on Extra EasyIngredients100g/3½ green beans, halved198g/7oz cherry tomatoes, halved1 red onion, peeled and finely sliced2 x 185g cans of tuna in spring water, drained and flaked400g can mixed beans in brine, drained57g/2oz rocket leavessalt and freshly ground black pepper3 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed8 tbsp fat free vinaigretteMethod1. Blanch the green beans in boiling water for 2-3 minutes. Drain, rinse under cold running water and drain...