Roast Bolognese and Spaghetti

I love watching cookery programs and find them to be a real inspiration and Nigel Slater one of my favourites. I was able to adapt this fabulous recipes to become Slimming World friendly with just a few swaps.

Hoisin Duck Stir Fry

We eat a lot of stir fry at home as it's a great way of getting plenty of speed vegetables onto your plate and being a one opt dish it saves on the washing up too. I love this recipe as it's so simply to make and uses only two ingredients for the sauce.

Chicken Pot Pie

Chicken Pot Pie is traditionally made with a pastry top in individual pots but my 'pot' stands for potato. You can still make it in individual oven proof dishes or in one big one. It's also a great dish for using up veg if you wish and mine is made with leftover chicken or you can just use fresh skinless thighs or breasts that you have pre-cooked. It's really up to you.

Butternut Squash, Chicken and Cavolo Nero Pasta

I love pasta dishes but most of the ones I make have a sauce, so I wanted to do something a little different to my usual. I took inspiration from what I had in my fridge and after a little bit of web surfing I came up with this combination.

Minced Beef Hash

Corned Beef Hash is one of those dishes that is comforting and perfect for a chilli day but it is high in fat, so high in syns. This version using extra lean mince beef is a wonderful healthy spin on a firm family favourite.

Chicken and Mushroom Stroganoff - Can Be Made Vegetarian

Stroganoff is a great dish and can easily be adapted to vegetarian by simply omitting the chicken or for a more meaty recipe the chicken can be substituted with beef or pork. It goes well with most side dishes too, from mash potatoes and red cabbage to pasta and a side salad.

Chicken and Chorizo Paella

I love Mediterranaen cuisine and also one-pot dishes, so to me Paella is perfect. This version is low in syns but still retains the wonderful flavours you would expect. It also has a little extra speed vegetables in there too.

Chicken Bean Soup

This tasty soup is a twist on classic Cock-a-Leekie. It's wonderfully for a starter, lunch or supper. Having the additional protein of the beans it helps to keep you fuller for longer. It freezes well too, so can be portioned up and put in the freezer.

Panang Pork Curry

This wonderfully spicy and aromatic Thai curry would normally be around 10+ syns per serving, as the base of the sauce is made with coconut milk. With a little Slimming World knowhow I have managed to reduce the syns in this recipe down significantly without loosing any of the richness and flavour. 

Cheesy bolognese pasta Bake (Can Be Made Vegetarian)

This dish was inspired by a ready meal my beloved and I used to buy in the days before Slimming World entered out lives. It's a real comforting dish and feels very naughty with all the lovely oozing cheese. Totally scrummy. With just one ingredient change it can be made vegetarian too.

Snack Attack

Snacking is something a lots of us do. Some just have a little bite in between meals and others graze constantly all day. Being in control of this is very important to your overall weight loss. If you are happy to reach for a piece of fruit then it isn't a problem but if you are a fridge raider or a half a packet of biscuits with a cuppa then this is for you.

Spicy Sausage and Bean Stew (Can Be Made Vegetarian)

Sausage stew is a real family favourite and this one should be no exception. This recipe can be adjusted to make it hot, hot, hot. Smoky and spicy makes a fantastic alternative to the traditional sausage stew.

Crustless Mediterranean Quiche (Can Be Made Vegetarian)

Slimming World Quiche is a mainstay of my lunchtime fare. You can choose whatever vegetables, lean cooked meats, fish, herbs and spices you like, to add to the basic quiche mixture. If you have a favourite shop bought quiche, you could use that for inspiration. You can make them in one large flan dish or as individual muffins. Great for picnics and the kids pack ups too. All the family will love them.

Croque Monsieur

This is one of my favourite weekend breakfasts and is great for brunch too. The posh French sandwich fried in butter and loaded with ham and cheese, a really diet nightmare. This healthier version makes use of your Healthy Extras A and B to give you syn free deliciousness.