The theory behind companion planting is that various flowers and vegetables will do better in the garden if certain plants are grown near them. This is not a new idea and is based largely on folklore and traditions, some of which have been scientifically proven.

During the Second World War Corned Beef made up a percentage of the housewife's meat ration. It proved to be a very useful ingredient for quick and easy dishes like these Rissoles.

An ice cream that uses harvest fruits to full advantage. Don't worry if you don't have an ice cream maker as it is very easy to make by hand.

A very traditional hot pot. Unlike Lancashire Hot Pot this recipe uses fillet of neck of lamb which obviously has no bones and is a very tender and tasty cut.

A simple but elegant starter. Oyster mushrooms are a great mushroom to use for this dish but you can use your favourite mushrooms instead if you prefer. This recipe should make four generous portions.

Grubby and aching from too much gardening? Nails blackened and stained from pruning and grubbing up bulbs? Check out our beauty recipes to cleanse, soften and revive all parts of your body. Relax, safe in the knowledge that you are saving money and putting only natural, fresh goodies onto your skin.

Inspired by a recipe developed by Chef Patrick Grangien at Cafe Shelburne in Shelburne, Vermont, this lightened version has less than half the calories and one-eighth the fat of a classic brulee. Healthy recipes hand-picked for good taste and nutrition. Includes low fat, low calorie, good source of calcium or fiber, or low sodium recipes.

The sharper the cheese, the better these grits taste. Though this recipe calls for baking the grits in a casserole-style baking dish, you may also omit Step 5 and serve them right from the pot in... Healthy recipes hand-picked for good taste and nutrition. Includes low fat, low calorie, good source of calcium or fiber, or low sodium recipes.

A quick and healthy take on the steakhouse favorite. Healthy recipes hand-picked for good taste and nutrition. Includes low fat, low calorie, good source of calcium or fiber, or low sodium recipes.

Take the chill off a cold winter's night with this creamy cheese- and beer-lover's soup. Make it a meal: Serve with hearty whole-grain farm bread and a salad dressed with a tangy vinaigrette. Healthy recipes hand-picked for good taste and nutrition. Includes low fat, low calorie, good source of calcium or fiber, or low sodium recipes.

Can a rich cream sauce be healthy? Yes, when it's made with a little full-flavored cheese like Asiago, low-fat milk and sherry. Look for dry-to-medium sherry sold with other fortified wines in your... Healthy recipes hand-picked for good taste and nutrition. Includes low fat, low calorie, good source of calcium or fiber, or low sodium recipes.

Our mac-and-cheese makeover wins raves of approval, having all the comfort and great taste of its predecessors with a substantially more healthful profile. It uses whole-wheat pasta and includes a... Healthy recipes hand-picked for good taste and nutrition. Includes low fat, low calorie, good source of calcium or fiber, or low sodium recipes.

This streamlined version of a northern Italian idea is perfect for a summer evening: no-fuss, no-cook and big taste. You can even make it ahead and store it, covered, in the refrigerator for several... Healthy recipes hand-picked for good taste and nutrition. Includes low fat, low calorie, good source of calcium or fiber, or low sodium recipes.

If lasagna is just a layered noodle casserole, there's no reason to stand on ceremony. Here's a vegetarian, autumnal version with butternut squash, leeks, pine nuts and Parmigiano-Reggiano. Healthy recipes hand-picked for good taste and nutrition. Includes low fat, low calorie, good source of calcium or fiber, or low sodium recipes.

We created this with leftover turkey in mind. Leftover or rotisserie chicken can also be used. Make it a Meal: Serve with guacamole and chopped jalapeno peppers and/or hot sauce - and a cold cerveza. Healthy recipes hand-picked for good taste and nutrition. Includes low fat, low calorie, good source of calcium or fiber, or low sodium recipes.

Cheese steaks are a Philadelphia tradition: thin slices from a rich and very fatty slab of beef, fried up and topped with a heavy cheese sauce. We've cut down on the fat considerably - but not on the... Healthy recipes hand-picked for good taste and nutrition. Includes low fat, low calorie, good source of calcium or fiber, or low sodium recipes.

An ovenproof skillet is the key to this easy recipe. Breaded stuffed chicken breasts are browned on one side on the top of the stove, carefully flipped and transferred--still in the pan--to the oven... Healthy recipes hand-picked for good taste and nutrition. Includes low fat, low calorie, good source of calcium or fiber, or low sodium recipes.

Not only is this ultra-creamy version of mac-and-cheese nearly as fast as the boxed variety, but your family will be able to pronounce every ingredient. If they aren't broccoli fans, substitute a... Healthy recipes hand-picked for good taste and nutrition. Includes low fat, low calorie, good source of calcium or fiber, or low sodium recipes.

Risotto is hardly effortless fare, what with all that stirring over a hot stove. But instant brown rice and creamy Neufchatel cheese can make a nutty, rich, stand-in version that's sure to be a... Healthy recipes hand-picked for good taste and nutrition. Includes low fat, low calorie, good source of calcium or fiber, or low sodium recipes.

Grilled eggplant is one of life's simpler pleasures: creamy and rich. Look for medium-size, purple eggplants with firm skins and no mushy spots. This end-of-summer treat will be even tastier if you... Healthy recipes hand-picked for good taste and nutrition. Includes low fat, low calorie, good source of calcium or fiber, or low sodium recipes.