Deborah Reddihough

Sometimes only a steak will do, but they tend to be very fatty. Using lean fillet steak helps keep the calories down and serving it with baked onion rings, salad and sweet potato fries mean you’re still getting a good amount of vegetables. Each serving provides 527 kcal, 38g protein, 50g carbohydrate (of which 12.5g sugars), 17.5g fat (of which 5.4g saturates), 8g fibre and 0.6g salt.

Learn how to cook red cabbage, the perfect side to any dish. This braised red cabbage recipe contains sweet and sour spices. Ideal for any festive occasion!

Fennel and pork are a lovely combination in this slow cooker sausage and lentil stew. Healthy lentils add extra fibre and protein.

This healthy chicken pie is easy to make and still feels like a proper pie - even though it’s lower in calories. Serve with steamed veg, it’s so filling you don’t need anything else. For this recipe you will need two individual pie dishes (about 400ml/14fl oz). Each serving provides 344kcal, 41g protein, 12g carbohydrate (of which 8g sugars), 14g fat (of which 6g saturates), 3g fibre and 1.5g salt.

An easy potato salad recipe using mayonnaise mixed with lemon juice to keep it bright and light. Stir in fresh herbs and capers to take it up a notch.