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Strawberry and mascarpone Swiss roll This is one deliriously decadent pud: a light vanilla sponge with Marsala strawberries and a potently rich mascarpone cream. This is best eaten on a hot summer’s day with some fresh lemonade. Ingredients For the strawberry filling 250g/9oz  strawberries , hulled and sliced, plus extra to decorate 2 tbsp granulated  sugar splash Marsala or  orange juice For the sponge 3 free-range  eggs 80g/3oz  caster sugar , plus extra for finishing ½ vanilla pod or 2 drops  vanilla extract 1 tbsp warm water 80g/3oz  plain flour pinch  salt For the mascarpone cream 250g/9oz  mascarpone 2 tbsp  icing sugar ½ vanilla pod or 2 drops  vanilla extract How-to-videos Method For the strawberry filling, put a third of the strawberries in a blender or food processor with the granulated sugar and blend well. Transfer the strawberries to a bowl and add the Marsala or orange juice. Stir in the remaining strawberries and chill in the fridge. (The flavour gets better the longer y

Healthy tandoori chicken kebabs This easy and healthy recipe shows you how to whip up your own chicken kebabs in no time. For this recipe you will need 8 metal skewers. Each serving provides 413 kcal, 51g protein, 37g carbohydrate (of which 9g sugars), 4.5g fat (of which 1g saturates), 9g fibre and 1.1g salt. Ingredients 4 skinless  chicken breasts  (600g/1lb 5oz total weight), cut into chunks 200ml/7fl oz fat-free Greek-style  yoghurt 2 tbsp tandoori  curry powder  or medium  curry powder 1 tsp grated  garlic 1 tsp grated fresh root  ginger 1  lime , juice only 4  tomatoes , quartered chopped cucumber, mint and  red onion  salad, to serve wholemeal chappatis or  pitta bread , to serve Method Preheat the grill to high. Put the chicken in a large bowl. Mix together the yoghurt, curry powder, garlic, ginger and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper, then spoon over the chicken and mix well. Thread the chicken and tomatoes alternately onto metal skewers and place under the grill for 6–8

Strawberry and almond meringue roulade Strawberry meringue roulade looks impressive, but it's just a rolled up pavlova. This one is a little more robust with ground almonds. Plus lots of cream. Ingredients vegetable oil , for greasing 6 free-range  egg whites 320g/11oz  caster sugar , plus 2 tbsp for dusting ¼ tsp  white wine vinegar 1 tsp  cornflour , sifted 50g/1¾oz  ground almonds pinch of  sea salt 2 tbsp  flaked almonds 300ml/½ pint  double cream 300g/10½oz  strawberries , hulled, plus extra to serve 3 tbsp  icing sugar , plus extra to serve Recipe tips Method Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6. Grease a 34x22cm/13×8½in Swiss roll tin and line with baking paper, ensuring the edge of the paper fits exactly into the tin. Ensuring the bowl is clean and grease-free, whisk the egg whites in a stand mixer or using an electric whisk until they form stiff peaks. Gradually add the caster sugar, a few tablespoons at a time, whisking continuously until you have stiff, glossy peaks.

Lemon meringue roulade with pistachio This is a great chilled dessert to feed a crowd, and impress them too. Often egg yolks are left over after making meringue, but here they’re used to make lemon curd and to give a luxurious filling.

Chicken stir-fried with pak choi Stir-fries are a great way to use up small amounts of food in the fridge. Be organised and have all the ingredients ready before you heat the pan, as they will cook very quickly. Ingredients 2 tbsp groundnut oil 2 skinless free-range  chicken breasts , cut into strips 1  garlic  clove, crushed 1 tsp grated fresh  ginger 1  star anise ½ tsp finely chopped fresh red  chilli handful  mangetout 2  pak choi , stems separated 4  spring onions , sliced at an angle 100g/3½oz mixed  wild mushrooms , trimmed and cut into even-sized pieces 4 tbsp  soy sauce 2 tbsp  balsamic vinegar handful fresh flatleaf  parsley 1 tbsp chopped fresh  tarragon 1 tbsp chopped fresh  chives How-to-videos Method In a large frying pan or wok, heat the groundnut oil over a medium high heat. Add the chicken strips and cook, lightly tossing, for 3-4 minutes until the chicken turns white and is almost cooked through. Add the garlic, ginger, star anise and chilli, and cook for a further 30

Lighter stir-fried beef with broccoli and sweetcorn Lean beef is rich in protein and a good source of iron. It's also delicious in a stir-fry with broccoli and sweetcorn.

Prawn stir fry with cashews This prawn stir-fry is packed with veggies, so you don't need any starchy carbs with it. Once the chopping is out of the way this dish is ready in a couple of minutes.