Make It Lighter: Healthier Versions of Your Favourite Recipes: All the Taste - None of the Guilt by Angela Nilsen

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  • Prawn cocktail

    Prawn cocktail (page 14)

    from Make It Lighter: Healthier Versions of Your Favourite Recipes: All the Taste - None of the Guilt Make It Lighter by Angela Nilsen

    • Categories: Dressings & marinades; Salads; Appetizers / starters
    • Ingredients: prawns; cucumbers; dill; avocados; watercress; ground cayenne pepper; mayonnaise; fromage frais; tomato ketchup; Tabasco sauce; Worcestershire sauce; brandy
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  • French onion soup

    French onion soup (page 16)

    from Make It Lighter: Healthier Versions of Your Favourite Recipes: All the Taste - None of the Guilt Make It Lighter by Angela Nilsen

    • Categories: Soups; French; Low salt; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: rapeseed oil; Spanish onions; thyme sprigs; bay leaves; dry white wine; vegetable bouillon powder; baguette bread; Parmesan cheese; Gruyère cheese
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  • Twice-baked cheese soufflés with tomato salsa

    Twice-baked cheese soufflés with tomato salsa (page 18)

    from Make It Lighter: Healthier Versions of Your Favourite Recipes: All the Taste - None of the Guilt Make It Lighter by Angela Nilsen

    • Categories: Dips, spreads & salsas; Egg dishes; Appetizers / starters; Cooking ahead; Entertaining & parties; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: polenta; milk; Parmesan cheese; soft cheese; chives; egg whites; rocket; cherry tomatoes; red onions; tomato purée; dried chillies
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  • Salmon pâté (page 21)

    from Make It Lighter: Healthier Versions of Your Favourite Recipes: All the Taste - None of the Guilt Make It Lighter by Angela Nilsen

    • Categories: Dips, spreads & salsas; Appetizers / starters; Cooking ahead; Entertaining & parties
    • Ingredients: salmon fillets; avocados; soft cheese; chives
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  • Prawn laksa (page 22)

    from Make It Lighter: Healthier Versions of Your Favourite Recipes: All the Taste - None of the Guilt Make It Lighter by Angela Nilsen

    • Categories: Soups; Spice / herb blends & rubs; Malaysian
    • Ingredients: king prawns; coconut milk; pak choi; mangetout; asparagus; rapeseed oil; fish sauce; light muscovado sugar; dried egg noodles; beansprouts; shallots; lemongrass; ginger root; Thai red chillies; turmeric; ground cumin; coriander sprigs; chilli paste
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  • Chicken Caesar salad

    Chicken Caesar salad (page 24)

    from Make It Lighter: Healthier Versions of Your Favourite Recipes: All the Taste - None of the Guilt Make It Lighter by Angela Nilsen

    • Categories: Dressings & marinades; Salads; Appetizers / starters; Lunch; Main course; American; Low calorie
    • Ingredients: thyme sprigs; chicken breasts; Granary bread; Worcestershire sauce; dried chillies; canned anchovies in oil; mayonnaise; natural yoghurt; cos lettuce; rocket; Parmesan cheese
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  • Creamy butternut squash soup (page 27)

    from Make It Lighter: Healthier Versions of Your Favourite Recipes: All the Taste - None of the Guilt Make It Lighter by Angela Nilsen

    • Categories: Soups; Low fat; Low salt; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: coriander seeds; cumin seeds; butternut squash; onions; red peppers; dried chillies; rapeseed oil; vegetable stock; natural yogurt
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  • Salad Niçoise (page 28)

    from Make It Lighter: Healthier Versions of Your Favourite Recipes: All the Taste - None of the Guilt Make It Lighter by Angela Nilsen

    • Categories: Dressings & marinades; Salads; Main course; Lunch; Appetizers / starters; French; Low calorie
    • Ingredients: green beans; broad beans; eggs; tuna steaks; rapeseed oil; cherry tomatoes; chargrilled artichokes in oil; black olives; canned anchovies in oil; parsley; chives
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  • Leek and potato soup (page 29)

    from Make It Lighter: Healthier Versions of Your Favourite Recipes: All the Taste - None of the Guilt Make It Lighter by Angela Nilsen

    • Categories: Soups; Low fat; Low salt; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: rapeseed oil; onions; leeks; potatoes; cauliflower; vegetable stock; crème fraîche; chives
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  • Potato salad

    Potato salad (page 30)

    from Make It Lighter: Healthier Versions of Your Favourite Recipes: All the Taste - None of the Guilt Make It Lighter by Angela Nilsen

    • Categories: Salads; Side dish; Picnics & outdoors; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: new potatoes; mayonnaise; natural yogurt; crème fraîche; spring onions; chives; tarragon
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  • Coronation chicken

    Coronation chicken (page 32)

    from Make It Lighter: Healthier Versions of Your Favourite Recipes: All the Taste - None of the Guilt Make It Lighter by Angela Nilsen

    • Categories: Dressings & marinades; Salads; Appetizers / starters; Lunch; Main course; Picnics & outdoors; British; Low salt; Low calorie
    • Ingredients: whole chicken; onions; carrots; tarragon; bay leaves; rapeseed oil; medium curry powder; tomato purée; dried apricots; light muscovado sugar; mayonnaise; fromage frais; spring onions; coriander leaves; mangos; watercress
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  • Greek salad (page 35)

    from Make It Lighter: Healthier Versions of Your Favourite Recipes: All the Taste - None of the Guilt Make It Lighter by Angela Nilsen

    • Categories: Salads; Side dish; Greek; Vegetarian; Low calorie
    • Ingredients: red peppers; rapeseed oil; dried oregano; cucumbers; vine tomatoes; red onions; watercress; Kalamata olives; feta cheese; oregano; mint
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  • Fish chowder

    Fish chowder (page 36)

    from Make It Lighter: Healthier Versions of Your Favourite Recipes: All the Taste - None of the Guilt Make It Lighter by Angela Nilsen

    • Categories: Soups; American; Low fat; Low salt
    • Ingredients: rapeseed oil; prosciutto; leeks; thyme sprigs; bay leaves; potatoes; vegetable stock; dried chillies; salmon fillets; pollack fillets; crème fraîche; chives
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  • Risotto with squash and sage

    Risotto with squash and sage (page 40)

    from Make It Lighter: Healthier Versions of Your Favourite Recipes: All the Taste - None of the Guilt Make It Lighter by Angela Nilsen

    • Categories: Rice dishes; Main course; Italian; Low fat; Low salt; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: vegetable stock; dried porcini mushrooms; onions; sage; thyme sprigs; butternut squash; carnaroli rice; dry white wine; parsley; Parmesan cheese; mascarpone cheese
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  • Moussaka

    Moussaka (page 42)

    from Make It Lighter: Healthier Versions of Your Favourite Recipes: All the Taste - None of the Guilt Make It Lighter by Angela Nilsen

    • Categories: Stews & one-pot meals; Main course; Greek; Low salt; Low calorie
    • Ingredients: onions; carrots; minced beef; dry white wine; ground cinnamon; ground allspice; canned tomatoes; tomato purée; oregano; parsley; aubergines; Greek yogurt; Parmesan cheese; cherry tomatoes
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  • Fish and chips with crushed mushy peas

    Fish and chips with crushed mushy peas (page 46)

    from Make It Lighter: Healthier Versions of Your Favourite Recipes: All the Taste - None of the Guilt Make It Lighter by Angela Nilsen

    • Categories: Main course; British; Low salt
    • Ingredients: potatoes; frozen peas; white fish fillets; egg whites; sparkling water; sunflower oil; lemons
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  • Fish cakes (page 49)

    from Make It Lighter: Healthier Versions of Your Favourite Recipes: All the Taste - None of the Guilt Make It Lighter by Angela Nilsen

    • Categories: Main course; Suppers; Low fat; Low salt
    • Ingredients: haddock fillets; rapeseed oil; potatoes; parsley; chives; capers; white breadcrumbs; lemons
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  • Quiche Lorraine (page 50)

    from Make It Lighter: Healthier Versions of Your Favourite Recipes: All the Taste - None of the Guilt Make It Lighter by Angela Nilsen

    • Categories: Pies, tarts & pastries; Lunch; Main course; Picnics & outdoors; French
    • Ingredients: plain flour; Greek yogurt; ham; crème fraîche; nutmeg; Gruyère cheese
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  • Chicken korma

    Chicken korma (page 52)

    from Make It Lighter: Healthier Versions of Your Favourite Recipes: All the Taste - None of the Guilt Make It Lighter by Angela Nilsen

    • Categories: Curry; Main course; Indian; Low salt; Low calorie
    • Ingredients: onions; cardamom pods; ginger root; cinnamon sticks; chicken breasts; ground coriander; garam masala; mace; natural yogurt; green chiles; coriander sprigs; flaked almonds
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  • Lasagne (page 54)

    from Make It Lighter: Healthier Versions of Your Favourite Recipes: All the Taste - None of the Guilt Make It Lighter by Angela Nilsen

    • Categories: Pasta, baked; Main course; Italian; Low salt
    • Ingredients: onions; carrots; beef rump steaks; minced pork; tomato purée; canned tomatoes; nutmeg; basil; spinach; ricotta cheese; parsley; oven-ready lasagne pasta; mozzarella balls; Parmesan cheese; cherry tomatoes
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  • Pork stir-fry (page 57)

    from Make It Lighter: Healthier Versions of Your Favourite Recipes: All the Taste - None of the Guilt Make It Lighter by Angela Nilsen

    • Categories: Stir-fries; Main course; Cooking for 1 or 2; Asian; Low fat; Low calorie
    • Ingredients: rice wine; dark soy sauce; Chinese five-spice powder; pork fillets; spring onions; asparagus; pak choi; tenderstem broccoli; groundnut oil; ginger root; sesame oil; toasted sesame seeds
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  • Steak and kidney pie

    Steak and kidney pie (page 58)

    from Make It Lighter: Healthier Versions of Your Favourite Recipes: All the Taste - None of the Guilt Make It Lighter by Angela Nilsen

    • Categories: Pies, tarts & pastries; Main course; English; Low salt
    • Ingredients: lamb kidneys; rapeseed oil; onions; bay leaves; thyme sprigs; stewing beef; tomato purée; English mustard powder; carrots; flat mushrooms; chestnut mushrooms; parsley; thyme; Greek yogurt
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  • Crispy chicken

    Crispy chicken (page 60)

    from Make It Lighter: Healthier Versions of Your Favourite Recipes: All the Taste - None of the Guilt Make It Lighter by Angela Nilsen

    • Categories: Dressings & marinades; Main course; Low salt
    • Ingredients: buttermilk; chicken breasts; panko breadcrumbs; paprika; English mustard powder; dried thyme; hot chilli powder; rapeseed oil
    • Accompaniments: Crunchy coleslaw
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  • Crunchy coleslaw

    Crunchy coleslaw (page 63)

    from Make It Lighter: Healthier Versions of Your Favourite Recipes: All the Taste - None of the Guilt Make It Lighter by Angela Nilsen

    • Categories: Salads; Side dish; Low salt; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: white cabbage; carrots; spring onions; rapeseed oil; wholegrain mustard; natural yogurt; crème fraîche; oranges; toasted sunflower seeds
    • Accompaniments: Crispy chicken
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  • Macaroni cheese

    Macaroni cheese (page 64)

    from Make It Lighter: Healthier Versions of Your Favourite Recipes: All the Taste - None of the Guilt Make It Lighter by Angela Nilsen

    • Categories: Pasta, baked; Main course; Suppers; Low salt; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: milk; English mustard powder; dried chillies; mature cheddar cheese; Parmesan cheese; breadcrumbs; tomatoes; spring onions; macaroni pasta; buttermilk
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  • ISBN 10 0600627721
  • ISBN 13 9780600627722
  • Linked ISBNs
  • Published Jan 06 2014
  • Format Hardcover
  • Page Count 224
  • Language English
  • Countries United Kingdom
  • Publisher Octopus Publishing Group
  • Imprint Hamlyn

Publishers Text

Turn your favourite dishes into guilt-free treats!

From BBC Good Food contributor Angela Nilsen, this book will teach you how to cook healthy yet satisfying dishes swapping fatty ingredients for lighter ones. With a wide range of recipes, this book can suit everyone; choose from reduced-fat Thai green curry, lamb and vegetable pie, New York cheesecake, and even mayonnaise-based brownies!

Learn how to take extra calories away along with guilt, and treat your tastebuds with these light, indulgent delicacies every day.

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