Bounce through the week with these healthy recipes that are naturally rich in folic acid – the vitamin that’s responsible for many of processes and functions of DNA synthesis, cell repair and cell growth.
Lamb, wild rice and quinoa salad
This vibrant lamb and quinoa salad packs a punch of flavour.
Salmon, spinach, avocado and asparagus salad
The winning combination of salmon, spinach, avocado and asparagus is a recipe for better health.
Peter Gilmore's incredible roasted John Dory
"Cooking John Dory on the bone changes it completely - it becomes so juicy and flavoursome." Peter Gilmore
Meat-free Monday: spinach, lentil and feta bruschetta
Thinly slicing spinach leaves instead of leaving them whole gives them a welcomed new texture.
Jamie Oliver's roasted brassica salad with lentils and haloumi
Jamie Oliver's hearty salad is the perfect combination of warm, roasted veg with haloumi and lentils - the crowning side to any family feast, or a meal on its own.
Bean, pea and lentil salad
Warming cauliflower, potato and spinach braise
This is an Indian-inspired dish combining classic aloo gobi (a dry dish with potato and cauliflower) and saag aloo (a leaf-based dish often made from spinach). It’s simple to make and tastes great served with a side of yoghurt, pickles and Indian-style bread.
LSA chicken with beetroot and silverbeet
Don't just use LSA (linseeds, sunflower seeds and almonds) on your muesli - here it gives chicken a crunchy oven-baked crust while adding protein and healthy omega-3 fats.
Pea, mint and spinach salad
This simple and sensational side will complete your Christmas menu.
Dill and mustard salmon with beetroot slaw
Add punch to weeknight dinners with this baked dill and mustard salmon recipe served with crunchy slaw.
Avocado, pumpkin seed and spinach salad
Creamy avocado brings a mouth-filling richness to this velvety salad. Nigella seeds look like black sesame seeds and have a light peppery, nutty taste to enhance the natural flavour of the vegetables.
Gwyneth Paltrow's seared scallops with watercress and asparagus
"We know scallops intimidate a lot of cooks, but they’re actually one of the easiest and quickest types of seafood to prepare. The most important things to remember are to get the frypan nice and hot, to make sure the scallops are dry so they sear rather than steam, and to not touch them until they’ve developed a nice crust on one side and are almost cooked through. Here we pair them with a warm spring salad and a quick brown butter pan sauce—make this for someone you’re trying to impress, or quarter the recipe and treat yourself to a restaurant-quality weeknight feast. You deserve it—you made perfectly cooked scallops!," says Gwyneth Paltrow.
One-pan summer risoni
Create art on a plate with this colourful summer risoni, loaded with flakes of hot-smoked salmon and fresh asparagus.
Roasted asparagus
Asparagus cooked like this doesn't have quite the brilliant green colour of steamed asparagus, however roasting really concentrates its flavour.
Asparagus and haloumi salad
Vegetarian winner, this meal is a great option for vegetarians, or you can serve it with barbecued meat.
Asparagus with quick hollandaise
Serve creamy hollandaise sauce with tender asparagus spears for an impressive starter in minutes.
Asparagus, artichoke and grape tomato salad with cottage cheese
Take salad from starters to the main event with this top recipe. It's low-fat, tasty and vegetarian, too.
Roasted asparagus
Asparagus cooked like this doesn't have quite the brilliant green colour of steamed asparagus, however roasting really concentrates its flavour.
Asparagus, ham and mascarpone tarts
Transform Christmas leftovers into this golden-baked asparagus, ham and cheese tart.
Ricotta, asparagus and broad bean salad
Glam up your barbecued meats with this ultimate spring salad that is almost too pretty to eat.
Grilled asparagus with verjuice hollandaise
Asparagus with crunchy gremolata crumbs
Add a moreish, nutty crunch to roasted asparagus for side worth celebrating.
Poached chicken with asparagus and sesame
Cashew and okra curry with carrot sambol
Our sweet cashew and coconut okra curry might be light but it is also incredibly tasty. Served with a spicy carrot sambol and steamed basmati rice, it is healthy with a capital H!
Matt Moran's grilled avocado with radish, cucumber and herb salad
The subtle smokiness of the grilled avocado along with peppery radishes and freshly picked herbs take this salad to a whole other level.
Farro, lentil and goat's cheese salad with avocado dressing
Try adding grains to your salads for the texture, like in this healthy farro, lentil and goat's cheese salad.
Avocado and green apple salad
This super simple green salad is a delicious combination of fresh flavours. An easy add to your entertaining repertoire.
Herb-crumbed goat's cheese and avocado salad
Quick-fried crumbed goat's cheese gives this salad "wow" factor, with avocado, apple and fresh herbs to boot.
Fried Brussels sprouts with lemon, mint and buttermilk
This recipe will change how you think about Brussels sprouts - when cooked like this, with a char over high heat, they're actually delicious!
Guillaume Brahimi's Brussels sprouts with mustard cream and speck
Whether it's a seafood pie or beef cheeks, this side dish will accompany most of your French winter dishes perfectly.
Lamb cutlets with lentil salad and mint and watercress pesto
This vibrant lamb salad is full of amazing textures and flavours.
Warm lamb, beetroot and lentil salad
Make the most of spring lamb with this warm salad featuring beetroot, baby spinach and lentils.
Orange and thyme roasted carrots and beetroot
Make this special side a part of an indulgent weekend lunch perfect for friends.
Warm spiced rice salad with fried cauliflower and broccoli
This warm rice and vegetable salad by Alex Herbert is transformed into a hearty meal with a dollop of harissa yoghurt.
