Featured Light Recipes

Vietnamese Veg Parcels
Fancy something a bit different? Try these healthy vegetable parcels, based on Vietnamese rolls
Author:Emma Lewis
Difficulty:Easy
Serves:Serves 4
Cook: - mins Prep: 15 mins

Sticky Jerk Salmon With Mango Slaw
Serve chunky salmon fillets with a spicy Caribbean honey glaze on a homemade coleslaw with cabbage, red pepper, mango and coriander
Author:Cassie Best
Difficulty:Easy
Serves:Serves 4
Cook: 10 mins Prep: 25 mins

Hoisin Wraps
Make this delicious, healthy take on a Peking duck wrap for a speedy snack or tasty lunch.
Author:Good Food
Difficulty:Easy
Serves:Serves 2
Cook: 5 mins Prep: 5 mins

Japanese Ramen Noodle Soup
Use chicken, noodles, spinach, sweetcorn and eggs to make this moreish Japanese noodle soup, for when you crave something comforting yet light and wholesome
Author:Lina Croft
Difficulty:Easy
Serves:Serves 4
Cook: 20 mins Prep: 20 mins

Spice-Crusted Tofu With Kumquat Radish Salad
This simple Japanese-inspired vegan salad is anything but bland, with shichimi togarashi spice mix, crunchy veg and a subtly sweet yuzu dressing
Author:Jennifer Joyce
Difficulty:Easy
Serves:Serves 2
Cook: 5 mins Prep: 10 mins

Vietnamese Chicken Salad
A no-cook main course salad with all the light, fragrant flavours of Southeast Asia such as peanut, chilli, mint and soy
Author:Good Food
Difficulty:Easy
Serves:Serves 3
Cook: - mins Prep: 20 mins

Mediterranean Scones
New flavours in an old favourite - great for coffee mornings or an afternoon snack
Author:Good Food
Difficulty:Easy
Serves:Makes 8
Cook: 15 mins - 20 mins Prep: 15 mins - 20 mins

Rose Cream & Raspberry Jellies
With all the flavours of Turkish delight, these fragrant Middle Eastern-style puddings make a light finish to an entertaining menu
Author:Cassie Best
Difficulty:Easy
Serves:Makes 6
Cook: 5 mins Prep: 10 mins

Crunchy Baked Mussels
This is a great little dish for entertaining as you can pre-cook and stuff the mussels several hours ahead of serving
Author:Mary Cadogan
Difficulty:Medium
Serves:Serves 4 as a starter or light main course
Cook: 4 mins Prep: 25 mins

Tangy Couscous Salad
Throw together a deliciously tangy and superhealthy couscous salad in just 10 minutes
Author:Good Food
Difficulty:Easy
Serves:Serves 4 as a side dish
Cook: 10 mins Prep: - mins