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Macaroni cheese

Macaroni cheese

By Dr. Karen Lindsay and Professor Fionnuala McAuliffe Serves 4 Ingredients 30g plain flour 30g low fat margarine 600ml low-fat milk 150g reduced fat cheddar cheese, grated 30g parmesan, grated 70g broccoli florets 70g cauliflower florets 40g wholemeal breadcrumbs ½...

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Smoked salmon pasta

Smoked salmon pasta

Serves 4 Ingredients 250g whole-wheat pasta ½ tbsp olive oil 125g smoked salmon, thinly sliced 200g light cream cheese 3 tbsp low-fat milk Juice of half a lemon 100g mushrooms, sliced 100g fresh or frozen peas Freshly ground black pepper Small bunch of chives, chopped...

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Tuna, tomato and basil pasta

Tuna, tomato and basil pasta

By Dr. Karen Lindsay and Professor Fionnuala McAuliffe Serves 4 Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 1 medium red onion, peeled and finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed 2 x 400g tins chopped tomatoes 2 tsp tomato puree 2 tsp red wine vinegar Pinch of caster...

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Chicken pasta with caramelised onions

Serves 4-6 Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 2 red onions, peeled and cut into thin wedges 2 tsp sugar 1 red pepper 4 skinless chicken breast fillets, thinly sliced 4 spring onions, chopped 2 garlic cloves, crushed 250ml low-fat evaporated milk 250ml chicken stock 2 tbsp...

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Smoked trout and creamy pasta

Serves 4 Ingredients Salt and freshly ground black pepper 350g dried whole-wheat pasta 300ml reduced fat crème fraiche Juice of 1 lemon 2 tbsp olive oil 225g smoked trout or mackerel, skin removed 100g frozen peas 100g baby spinach leaves Methods Cook the pasta in a...

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Beef Fajitas

Serves 4 Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 500g rump steak, thinly sliced 1 red onion, sliced 1 red pepper, sliced 1 yellow pepper, sliced 1-2 chillies, seeded and finely chopped ½ tsp chilli powder 2 tsp sweet paprika 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground coriander Juice of 1...

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