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There is some time involved in this recipe, but the rewards of homemade tomato sauce are well worth the effort.

Packed with long-lasting energy thanks to the added Weetbix, these smoothies make a great breakfast.

A great way to start the day.

Almond milk is a delicious alternative to cow's milk.

Dollop it on everything!

Get your greens, in drink form.

This banana smoothie is almost a meal in itself. Not only is it delicious and nutritious, you'll have made a healthy contribution to your five-a-day.

Start your day off right.

This dish is the perfect example of just how rich and satisfying an inexpensive soup without meat or stock can be.

Gomashio originated in Japan and is an excellent seasoning for rice, soups, stews and vegetables.

Turmeric hummus is a delicious addition to a beef and hummus wrap or dip platter, with turmeric introducing a welcome tang to the classic chickpea dip.

A simple pesto of baby peas, herbs, Parmesan, and garlic tossed through tender spaghetti with salty leg ham makes for a light and satisfying summer pasta dish.

Ice ice cold... baby. Refreshing and delicious smoothie with papaya, peaches and raspberries - perfect for summer!

This roasted capsicum sauce is so versatile you can keep finding uses for it! Take advantage of capsicums in season from the farmers markets when they are cheap.

This fruity sundae takes just ten minutes to make and even less time to eat. Filled with chocolate Turkish delights, pistachios, vanilla ice cream and raspberries this is one dessert you'll definitely make again.

This salad makes a simple lunch or supper that’s sure to satisfy.

You can also make this using green Thai curry paste. Note

A delicious topping to any number of desserts - chocolate mousse, ice-cream, brownies and more.

The flavours of this dessert are deliciously balanced with the sweetness of the strawberry sorbet offset by the tart fruit and syrup.

Refrigerate all ingredients before making the juice.Serve the juice within 30 minutes of making. Note

This fragrant chicken and pumpkin curry is packed full of flavour and mild spice. Enjoy a bowlful hot off the stove for a warming Winter dinner.

Delicious, filling and nutrient-rich, this banana passionfruit soy smoothie is a great way to start the day.

These yummy dips are best served with assorted crudités such as carrot, cucumber and capsicum sticks. All dips are enough to serve 1. Note

This thick, creamy and utterly delicious watermelon and berry frappe is a great way to start your day, or to reach for as a mid-afternoon pick-me-up. Naturally sweet and enlivened by a shot of lime.

All you need is a little patience and a good blender and you could be delighting your dinner guests with this raspberry sorbet. You can experiment with all kinds of berries and fruit, but we love the glorious colour.

With a thin base and thin slices of zucchini, this is a crunchy pizza that combines simple yet stunning flavours for an easy and delicious meal.

You need to buy a 1.5kg piece of watermelon to get the amount of chopped watermelon needed for this recipe. Note

This marinade is suitable for lamb. Note

The combination of peanut butter and jelly or jam is unbeatable, but not always the healthiest option. We've swapped a few ingredients for healthier alternatives in this nutritious and filling smoothie. It tastes great and is good for you!

It’s always a good idea to wear gloves when handling and peeling cooked beetroot because the juice will stain your hands. Serve with pitta bread, if liked Note

The parfait can also be made in a 10.5cm x 23.5cm (4-inch x 9½-inch) terrine or loaf pan; grease, then line the base and sides with baking paper, extending the paper over two long sides. serving suggestion Serve with extra raspberries and cherries. You will need to start this recipe a day ahead. Note

This refreshing smoothie is wonderfully fruity, naturally sweet and packed full of nutrients to fuel you for the day. Enjoy as a drink, as a quick breakfast, or a light snack on a warm Summer's day.

This recipe will leave you with plenty of leftover café de paris butter, you can use it to make a spectacular kind of garlic bread or freeze it until you next cook steak.

The gazpacho can be made ahead to step three. Cover; refrigerate overnight. Recipe is not suitable to freeze. You can substitute fresh mint leaves for chervil and red wine vinegar for the sherry vinegar. Note

We used a green-skinned apple here, but any variety is suitable for this drink. Note

The silken tofu gives this pesto a lovely creamy texture to complement its herbaceous flavours.

This bright juice is refreshing and packs a nutritional punch.

This traditional Middle Eastern favourite is a versatile vegetarian dish that everyone will love.

We used green apples in this recipe, but you can use whatever type you like. Apples and pears contain a natural sugar called fructose that tastes even sweeter than regular sugar. Therefore, if you are using apples and pears in juice, the results will be satisfying to those with a sweet tooth. Note

This delicious Middle Eastern dip is made with chickpeas, yoghurt and garlic. Serve it up with fresh Lebanese bread to create a delicious starter or healthy snack.

Sometimes nicknamed “yuppie Vegemite”, this classic Provençal preparation is used as a dip for raw vegetables, spread on bread and pizza, and served with fish and meats. Note

You can substitute ½ teaspoon ground turmeric for the saffron to achieve the right colour. Note

Fierce and tangy, this chilli lemon marinade works beautifully with chicken, pork and firm white fish such as blue-eye.

We used cannellini beans in this recipe but you could use any white bean you like. The lemon juice and zest add a delightfully fresh note to this moreish dip.

Suitable from 6 months Use ripe peaches for this puree, as under-ripe fruit will give a sour taste. Store, covered, in the fridge for up to 1 day. Puree is suitable to freeze, in 1-tablespoon portions in ice-cube trays, covered, for up to 1 month. Note

Eggplant, tomato & leek lasagne

This goes well with fish, prawns, pork and chicken. Note

Vegetable juicing is vital to good health because it is an important source of raw food. We all need raw foods every day for optimum health, and juicing is an excellent way to satisfy the health requirements in a taste- tantilising way. Note

This green pea soup couldn't be easier to make, and is livened up immeasurably with the addition of mint pistou. A great light supper on a warm summer evening.

Low-fat yoghurt and crushed weetbix make this brekky berry smoothie a complete breakfast in its own right.

Cool, fresh and fruity, this tasty kiwi and mint frappe makes the ultimate drink for a hot Summer's day.

This class Thai green chicken curry, made with freshly prepared green curry paste, is a revelation; fragrant, spicy, creamy and delicious. Serve with steamed rice and lime wedges.

This chocolate nougat frozen parfait is incredibly simple to make, but is bound to impress. A great way to end a special dinner party.

Sweeter than green but more robust in flavour that yellow or orange, red capsicum makes a wonderful soup. The simplicity of this red capsicum soup recipe lets the main ingredient shine.

Borlotti beans are also known as cannellini beans, but they're actually a paler, plumper variety of the humble kidney bean. This tomato and borlotti bean soup makes a nourishing lunch or dinner.

Ditch the store-bought version that is often laden with preservatives and sugars, and go for this delicious homemade version of everyone's favourite spread.

This soup is great for lunch at the office or for a picnic. If a microwave is not available for reheating the soup, pack it in a preheated insulated flask. Note

Garlic wedges can be made a week ahead. Note

You will need 2 large pink grapefruit for this recipe. You can also freeze the granita mixture in an ice-cream machine following the manufacturer’s instructions. Note

Fresh lychees can be substituted for canned ones if you like. You can use pineapple and pineapple juice instead of lychees for a different flavour. This sauce also goes well with fried tofu, grilled chicken breasts or steamed greens. Note

This cocktail should be made with the best bourbon you can buy. Use a 300ml highball glass. Note

Farfalle is a short, rather sturdy butterfly-shaped pasta that is also known as “bow-ties”. It is good for a dish such as this because the folds and crinkles of each piece help capture the pesto and hold the other ingredients. Replace the farfalle with penne or small shells if you wish. Note