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.

Smoked Salmon Pasta in a Lemon Dill Sauce

This pasta dish shouts spring and summer flavours. It's easy to make too and could be made minus the salmon for a vegetarian dish or the salmon could be substituted for chicken if you aren't a fish lover, you can even swap the veg if you wish.

 It works well cold too. It really is a very versatile dish and will soon became a summer favourite. Oh and did I mention it's really quick to make too.

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.

Chips (Slimming World Style)

Who doesn't love chips................................I know I do. So it's wonderful to be able to enjoy them as part of a balanced diet. The best thing about these ones though, is that you can have them whenever you like and not just for a treat. They go perfect with my Breaded Fish  too.

Breaded Fish (with Slimming World Chips)

Fish and chips is a one of the Nations favourites. Loved by all ages, so it makes for a super family friendly meal. It is however high in syns but is also perfect for the Slimming World treatment.

Sweetcorn Fritters

 I have never thought of making sweetcorn fritters until I made them for a Slimming World taster night and boy were they popular and easy to make.

Giant Couscous, Quinoa and Feta Salad

This dish is one that was inspired by two different dishes I have eaten recently. I've taken my favourite bits and combined them to create this vibrant zesty salad.

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.

Aromatic Thai Fish Cakes

Fish cakes are great for a starter, main course or even a snack. These are a little different from the traditional, humble fish cake with their subtle aromatic Thai flavors. These were made for a Slimming World Taster, so made as small bites suitable for a buffet.

Roast Potatoes

Everyone loves a roast potato but when cooked in oil or goose fat they really eat into your syn allowance. These potatoes though are syn free, making the perfect partner to your Roast Dinner.

Aparagus and Tender Stem Broccoli Risotto

People think risotto is really complicated but it really is very simply and versatile. It's great for using up bit's and pieces in the fridge, vegetables, meat, poultry and fish. This risotto is one of my favourite's and enjoy it equally with salmon, sea bass or chicken for something different and to please the other half. I tend to serve it on a bed of baby spinach which wilts down with the heat from the plate and risotto but doesn't go mushy as it would if cooked fully within the dish.

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.

Sea Bass With Chorizo Bean Stew

This dish was inspired by a recipe James Martin cooked on one of his programs. I looked it up and worked out how to make it Slimming World friendly. Full of Mediterranean flavours that whisks you back to your summer holidays.

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.