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Gregg`s Smart Cooking - Weightwatchersukemails.co.uk
Gregg’s smart cooking 16 indulgent recipes that taste fantastic Recipe notes: Egg size: Medium unless otherwise stated. All fruits and vegetables: Medium unless otherwise stated. ProPoints® value logo: You’ll find this easy to read ProPoints value logo on every recipe in this book. The logo represents the number of ProPoints values per serving each recipe contains. It is not an indication of the fillingness of a recipe. Weight Watchers ProPoints Weight Loss System is a simple way to lose weight. As part of the Weight Watchers ProPoints plan you can enjoy eating delicious, healthy, filling foods that help to keep you feeling satisfied for longer and in control of your portions. Filling & Healthy Foods are highlighted in green. Focus on these foods where you can – they are healthier choices that will help you to stay satisfied for longer. Recipe timings: These are approximate and are only meant to be guidelines. Low fat soft cheese: Where a recipe states to use low fat soft cheese, a soft cheese with a fat content of less than 5% should be used. Salt and Weight Watchers Good Health Guidelines: Weight Watchers Good Health Guidelines are designed to help you get the nutrients, vitamins and minerals you need as part of a healthy, balanced weight loss plan. With this in mind, we also recommend you aim to eat no more than 6g of salt a day (about a teaspoon). Limiting your intake of salt may help reduce your risk of high blood pressure and may also cut your risk of developing heart disease or stroke. contents gregg’s super starters globe artichokes with tomato vinaigrette asparagus with poached egg imam bayildi chicory and crab salad minted pea soup broad bean & chervril pâté with melba toasts gregg’s marvellous mains borlotti beans with braised pork beetroot and salmon salad spicy bok choi and chicken stir-fry spring greens, gammon and bean soup monkfish kebabs scallop chowder gregg’s perfect puds 8 10 12 14 16 18 22 24 26 28 30 32 plums in port raspberry mousse earl grey sorbet lemon granita 36 38 40 42 more recipe inspiration 44 3 introduction Hello fellow Weight Watchers® members! Anyone who knows me will realise how much I enjoy my food. So when I signed up to Weight Watchers Online in August 2012, I was delighted to discover that you don’t have to give up good food to lose weight. Phew! I’m lucky enough to be able to eat out a lot, and with Weight Watchers, I still can. I’m enjoying a range of fresh wholesome meals with the odd pud thrown in. If anything, Weight Watchers has helped me enjoy and appreciate my food even more, because now I know how to make better choices from the menu whilst keeping an eye on portion sizes. Knowledge really is power. The great thing about the ProPoints® plan is that you can eat whatever you want, as long as you keep track. I like to be really strict through the week, so I save up my 49 weekly ProPoints allowance and all the activity ProPoints values I’ve clocked up in the gym. That way, I can splurge on the weekend – Friday night is party night! When Weight Watchers asked me to create some recipes that members could enjoy as they lose weight, I wanted to offer you a selection of the meals I’ve been enjoying myself. This book is a collection of some of my favourite recipes – some are ideal for a mid week meal, whilst others are more indulgent and will help you host the perfect dinner party. The myth that if you’re watching your weight you can’t have fun and enjoy your food is well and truly blown. I used to think ‘dieting’ was all about deprivation but I’m delighted to say I was wrong. So far, I’ve lost over a stone and I’m the lightest I’ve ever been in my adult life. I feel amazing and I still enjoy my food. If I can do it, anyone can and what’s more – you can do it whilst eating some delicious home cooked meals. So what are you waiting for? Tuck in and enjoy! 5 gregg’s sup 6 er starters 7 globe artichokes with tomato vinaigrette Most people look at a globe artichoke and think: “What on earth do I do with this?” But in reality, they are easy to prepare and they taste fantastic. There’s something really satisfying about pulling off the leaves, one by one, dipping them into the gorgeous vinaigrette and scraping off the flesh at the base of each leaf. Then there’s the best bit – the heart at the very centre which has the best flavour – it’s the perfect grand finale to a very yummy starter with bags of wow factor. Serves 2 10 ProPoints values per recipe 1 hour in total Prepare the artichokes by cutting off the stalks, trimming the points off the tops of the leaves and slicing off the tops of the artichokes. 2 globe artichokes Rub the artichokes with lemon to stop them turning brown. Salt Juice of 1 lemon ½ tablespoon red wine vinegar 2½ tablespoons rapeseed oil ½ teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill 2 large ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped (keep the seeds) Bring a large pan of salted water, about 3cm deep, to the boil. Place the artichokes top-side down into the water, add a tablespoon of lemon juice. Boil for 30-45 minutes, with the lid on. The water may need topping up. Meanwhile, combine ½ tablespoon of lemon juice, the red wine vinegar, the rapeseed oil, sugar, dill and chopped tomatoes in a small bowl. Drain the artichokes and allow to cool. Place each artichoke, the right way up, in your serving bowls, pour over the dressing and serve. 8 globe artichokes with tomato vinaigrette Most people look at a globe artichoke and think: “What on earth do with this?” But in reality, they are easy to prepare and they taste fantastic. There’s something really satisfying about pulling off the leaves, one by one, dipping them into the gorgeous vinaigrette and scraping off the flesh at the base of each leaf. Then there’s the best bit – the heart at the very centre which has the best flavour – it’s the perfect grand finale to a very yummy and easy to put together starter with bags of wow factor. Serves 3 10 ProPoints values per recipe 45 minutes in total Prepare the artichokes by cutting off the stalk, trimming the points off the tops of the leaves and slicing off the top off the artichoke. 2 globe artichokes Rub the artichokes with lemon to stop them turning brown. Salt Juice of 1 lemon ½ tablespoon red wine vinegar 2½ tablespoons rapeseed oil ½ teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon chopped dill 2 large ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped Bring a large pan of salted water, about 3cm deep to the boil. Place the artichokes top-side down into the water, add a tablespoon of lemon juice. Boil for 30-45 minutes, with the lid on, the water may need topping up. Meanwhile, combine ½ tablespoon of lemon juice, the rapeseed oil, sugar, dill and chopped tomatoes in a small bowl. Drain the artichokes and allow to cool. Place each artichoke, the right way up, in your serving bowls, pour over the dressing and serve. Cook’s tip: Poach your eggs for 6 minutes if you prefer your yolks with a harder set. 9 10 asparagus with poached egg The simplest dishes are sometimes the best. This is a doddle to put together, it tastes great and looks fantastic. And at just 2 ProPoints values per serving, what’s not to love? Serves 4 7 ProPoints values per recipe 15 minutes in total 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar 4 eggs 28 spears of asparagus Black pepper Salt Bring two pans of salted water to the boil and pour the vinegar into one of them. Crack the eggs into individual ramekins, making sure the yolks don’t break. Boil the asparagus in the plain water for 3-5 minutes. Turn the other pan down to a bare simmer and gently drop the eggs into the water. Let them cook for 4 minutes. Drain the asparagus and divide between 4 serving plates. Lift the eggs out with a slotted spoon and lay on top of the asparagus. Serve with a good grinding of black pepper. Cook’s tip: Poach your eggs for 6 minutes if you prefer your yolks with a harder set. 11 imam bayildi This is the most seductive of all aubergine dishes. Turkish in origin, its name translates roughly as ‘the priest fainted’ – presumably because it was so delicious! Serves 4 17 ProPoints values per recipe 1 hour to prepare plus 24 hours chilling 1 tablespoon sunflower oil 1 large onion, finely chopped 3 cloves of garlic, crushed 1 tablespoon turmeric 2 tablespoons ground cumin 2 tablespoons mild curry powder 3 aubergines 400g tin chopped tomatoes 50g 0% fat Greek yogurt Bunch of fresh mint, chopped 4 mini pitta breads (30g each) Heat a heavy-based pan over a low heat and add the sunflower oil. Add the onion and garlic and fry until soft. Sprinkle over the spices and cook for another two minutes, stirring all the time. Cut the aubergines into cubes the size of dice. Add the aubergines and the tomatoes to the onion mixture. Cover and simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat and allow to cool. Refrigerate for 24 hours. Stir the chopped mint into the yogurt. Serve the Imam Bayildi cold, with the mint yogurt and toasted mini pitta breads. 12 14 chicory and crab salad This is a wonderfully fresh and fragrant dish. The chilli adds a good kick (use as much or as little chilli as you like). It only takes minutes to put together and is best if you make it just before you’re ready to eat. Serves 4 18 ProPoints values per recipe 15 minutes in total 450g cooked white crabmeat 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 2 red chillies, de-seeded and finely chopped 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger Juice of 3 limes Salt and black pepper Mix all the ingredients (apart from the chicory) in a bowl with your fingers. Discard the outer leaves for the chicory heads and cut away the brown bottoms. Pull off as many leaves as you want and lay them on a plate. Spoon the crab mixture onto the chicory and eat with your fingers. Cook’s tip: This is a really flexible recipe so you can increase or decrease the amounts of each ingredient as it suits you, remembering to adjust the ProPoints values. 2 heads of chicory 15 minted pea soup This is a lovely traditional English soup - easy to make and only 4 ProPoints values per serving. The colour is a show-stopping emerald green – adding gorgeous razzmatazz to your table. Serves 6 26 ProPoints values per recipe 1 hour in total Melt the butter in a large pan, add the onion and sweat for about 5 minutes, until soft but not coloured. 15g butter Add the peas, stock, sugar, 2 sprigs of mint and some seasoning. Bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 30 minutes. 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped 500g frozen peas 1.2 litres vegetable stock ½ teaspoon caster sugar 3 large sprigs fresh mint Salt and pepper 2 medium egg yolks 150ml low fat créme fraîche Now, either blitz the soup in a food processor, sieve it or use a stick blender to whizz it to the consistency you prefer. Return to the pan, check the seasoning and place over a low heat. In a bowl, beat the egg yolks together with the créme fraîche. Stir thoroughly into the soup. Do not boil or the soup will turn into thick green scrambled eggs! Serve each bowl garnished with a couple of leaves of fresh mint. 16 globe artichokes with tomato vinaigrette Most people look at a globe artichoke and think: “What on earth do with this?” But in reality, they are easy to prepare and they taste fantastic. There’s something really satisfying about pulling off the leaves, one by one, dipping them into the gorgeous vinaigrette and scraping off the flesh at the base of each leaf. Then there’s the best bit – the heart at the very centre which has the best flavour – it’s the perfect grand finale to a very yummy and easy to put together starter with bags of wow factor. Serves 3 10 ProPoints values per recipe 45 minutes in total Prepare the artichokes by cutting off the stalk, trimming the points off the tops of the leaves and slicing off the top off the artichoke. 2 globe artichokes Rub the artichokes with lemon to stop them turning brown. Salt Juice of 1 lemon ½ tablespoon red wine vinegar 2½ tablespoons rapeseed oil ½ teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon chopped dill 2 large ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped Bring a large pan of salted water, about 3cm deep to the boil. Place the artichokes top-side down into the water, add a tablespoon of lemon juice. Boil for 30-45 minutes, with the lid on, the water may need topping up. Meanwhile, combine ½ tablespoon of lemon juice, the rapeseed oil, sugar, dill and chopped tomatoes in a small bowl. Drain the artichokes and allow to cool. Place each artichoke, the right way up, in your serving bowls, pour over the dressing and serve. Cook’s tip: Poach your eggs for 6 minutes if you prefer your yolks with a harder set. 17 18 broad bean & chervil pâté with melba toasts This is a wonderful starter. It’s really easy and quick to put together, but it looks ever so sophisticated and is bound to impress. Serves 6 28 ProPoints values per recipe 15 minutes in total 400g podded broad beans 250g low fat cream cheese 15g fresh chervil 1 tablespoon olive oil Finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon Salt and pepper 18 melba toasts to serve Cook the broad beans in boiling water (no salt) for 3 minutes. Drain in a colander, running cold water over the hot beans. When cool, slip off and discard the skins. Place the beans, cheese, chervil, oil, lemon zest and half the lemon juice in a food processor. Season, then whizz to quite a rough paste. Taste to check the seasoning, adding more lemon juice if needed. Serve with 3 melba toasts per serving. Cook’s tip: You can use frozen broad beans for this dish. Defrost them and then follow the main recipe. 19 gregg’s marv ellous mains borlotti beans with braised pork Pork chops cooked in milk and served with creamy beans – it adds up to a simple but lovely dinner for two. Serves 2 25 ProPoints values per recipe 45 minutes in total 4 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil 2 x 150g lean pork loin steaks 2 plum tomatoes, roughly chopped 2 cloves of garlic, crushed Bunch of fresh sage 150ml skimmed milk 410g can of Borlotti beans in water, drained Salt and black pepper Lemon wedges to serve Heat 2 teaspoons of the oil in a frying pan and brown the pork loin steaks on both sides. Add the tomatoes, garlic and sage and cook for another minute. Pour the milk over the pork loin steaks to half-fill the pan. Cover with a lid and bring to simmering point, then cook on a low heat for 15 minutes. Rest the meat in the liquor with the lid on for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, warm the remaining oil over a low heat in a small pan. Add the Borlotti beans and cook gently for 5 minutes. Season to taste. Set aside a fifth of the beans. Mash the rest and then divide onto 2 warmed plates. Top with the whole beans and serve with the pork steaks and sauce, finishing with a wedge of lemon. 22 globe artichokes with tomato vinaigrette Most people look at a globe artichoke and think: “What on earth do with this?” But in reality, they are easy to prepare and they taste fantastic. There’s something really satisfying about pulling off the leaves, one by one, dipping them into the gorgeous vinaigrette and scraping off the flesh at the base of each leaf. Then there’s the best bit – the heart at the very centre which has the best flavour – it’s the perfect grand finale to a very yummy and easy to put together starter with bags of wow factor. Serves 3 10 ProPoints values per recipe 45 minutes in total Prepare the artichokes by cutting off the stalk, trimming the points off the tops of the leaves and slicing off the top off the artichoke. 2 globe artichokes Rub the artichokes with lemon to stop them turning brown. Salt Juice of 1 lemon ½ tablespoon red wine vinegar 2½ tablespoons rapeseed oil ½ teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon chopped dill 2 large ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped Bring a large pan of salted water, about 3cm deep to the boil. Place the artichokes top-side down into the water, add a tablespoon of lemon juice. Boil for 30-45 minutes, with the lid on, the water may need topping up. Meanwhile, combine ½ tablespoon of lemon juice, the rapeseed oil, sugar, dill and chopped tomatoes in a small bowl. Drain the artichokes and allow to cool. Place each artichoke, the right way up, in your serving bowls, pour over the dressing and serve. Cook’s tip: Poach your eggs for 6 minutes if you prefer your yolks with a harder set. 23 24 beetroot and salmon salad This is a fabulous classic combination of flavours. The vibrant colours zing off the plate and the perky horseradish gives the dish a perfect kick. Serves 4 34 ProPoints values per recipe 2 hours in total 450g baby beetroots, peeled 12 cloves of garlic, unpeeled 1 tablespoon vegetable oil Salt and black pepper 2 x 130g salmon fillets, skinned 2 tablespoons plain flour Pinch of cayenne pepper 25g butter 125g salad leaves, preferably frisée and red chard 1 teaspoon fresh chives, chopped 1 teaspoon flat leaf parsley, chopped For the dressing 1½ tablespoons rapeseed oil 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon creamed horseradish Preheat the oven 200ºC / 400ºF / gas mark 6. Half the beetroots, depending on their size, then trim, leaving a little stalk intact. Put them in a baking dish with the garlic, drizzle over the vegetable oil and season. Cover with foil and roast for 20-40 minutes, depending on size. Remove the foil and cook for another 15-30 minutes until tender. At the point of removing the foil, cook the fish. Cut the flesh into bite-size chunks. Season the flour with salt, black pepper and cayenne. Dip the fish into the flour to give a light coating. Melt the butter in a frying pan over a medium heat, then fry the fish for about 1 minute on all sides. For the dressing, whisk the rapeseed oil, lemon juice and horseradish together and season. Arrange the salad leaves and herbs on a plate. Add the fish and beetroot and drizzle with dressing. 25 spicy bok choi and chicken stir-fry Easy to throw together after a busy day, this is packed full of authentic Asian flavours, loaded with veg and utterly delicious. Serves 4 39 ProPoints values per recipe 30 minutes in total Bring a pan of water to the boil, add the rice and cook for 10-12 minutes or according to the pack instructions. Drain well and keep warm. 240g dried basmati rice Pick the leaves from the coriander and slice the chicken into strips, no more than 5mm thick and 4cm long. Bunch of fresh coriander 2 x 165g skinless, boneless chicken breasts 2 tablespoons stir-fry oil 4 cloves of garlic, crushed 4 heads of bok or pak choi, quartered 2 bird’s-eye chillies, thinly sliced (keep the seeds) 6 tablespoons dark soy sauce 1 big, mild red chilli, deseeded, pith removed and thinly sliced Heat the oil in a wok over a high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5 minutes, stirring. Drop in the garlic, cook for 30 seconds, then add the bok choi and bird’s-eye chillies and seeds. Pour in the soy and keep stirring. After 3 minutes, add the mild chilli and cook for 2 minutes more, stirring all the time. Scatter over the coriander leaves to serve. Cook’s tip: If you’re not a fan of chilli – discard the seeds of the bird’s-eye chillies to tone down the heat. 26 globe artichokes with tomato vinaigrette Most people look at a globe artichoke and think: “What on earth do with this?” But in reality, they are easy to prepare and they taste fantastic. There’s something really satisfying about pulling off the leaves, one by one, dipping them into the gorgeous vinaigrette and scraping off the flesh at the base of each leaf. Then there’s the best bit – the heart at the very centre which has the best flavour – it’s the perfect grand finale to a very yummy and easy to put together starter with bags of wow factor. Serves 3 10 ProPoints values per recipe 45 minutes in total Prepare the artichokes by cutting off the stalk, trimming the points off the tops of the leaves and slicing off the top off the artichoke. 2 globe artichokes Rub the artichokes with lemon to stop them turning brown. Salt Juice of 1 lemon ½ tablespoon red wine vinegar 2½ tablespoons rapeseed oil ½ teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon chopped dill 2 large ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped Bring a large pan of salted water, about 3cm deep to the boil. Place the artichokes top-side down into the water, add a tablespoon of lemon juice. Boil for 30-45 minutes, with the lid on, the water may need topping up. Meanwhile, combine ½ tablespoon of lemon juice, the rapeseed oil, sugar, dill and chopped tomatoes in a small bowl. Drain the artichokes and allow to cool. Place each artichoke, the right way up, in your serving bowls, pour over the dressing and serve. Cook’s tip: Poach your eggs for 6 minutes if you prefer your yolks with a harder set. 27 28 spring greens, gammon and bean soup A delicious, hearty and warming soup, perfect for a cold winter evening. Remember to soak the gammon the night before. This takes a little while to cook but you don’t need to do very much – so it leaves you with lots of ‘me-time’ to get on with other things. Serves 4 36 ProPoints values per recipe 2 hours in total, plus overnight soaking Put the soaked gammon in a large pot with the bay leaves, onion and 1.5 litres of cold water. Bring to boil, then reduce the heat and simmer, lid on, for about 1½ hours. 450g piece of gammon, soaked in water in the fridge overnight Drain the gammon, reserving the cooking water. Trim the meat, cutting off and discarding the skin. Cut it into cubes of 2.5cm. Return to the pot with the reserved cooking water, paprika and potatoes. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes. 2 bay leaves 2 onions, finely sliced 2 teaspoons paprika 675g boiling potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks 225g spring greens 410g tin cannellini beans, drained Salt and black pepper Cut away the stalky bits from the greens, then cut them into fine shreds. Add them to the pan with the cannellini beans. Season well and simmer, lid off, for 10 minutes, then serve. Cook’s tip: When soaking the gammon, make sure it’s completely covered with water. This is a great dish to make ahead of time and re-heat, and it’s the perfect thing to come home to. 29 monkfish kebabs This dish screams ‘posh restaurant’ but is really easy to put together. Marinate the fish in the morning before you go to work, and then there’s just a bit of light cooking to do before you serve. Serves 4 35 ProPoints values per recipe 20 minutes cooking, 4 hours marinating 500g monkfish fillet, skinned 2 tablespoons olive oil Juice and finely grated zest of 1 lemon 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill Salt and pepper ½ cucumber, trimmed 15g butter 800g baby new potatoes Crisp green salad leaves to serve Cut the fish into 2.5cm cubes and place in a bowl. Whisk the oil, lemon juice, zest, dill, salt and pepper together. Pour over the fish and leave to marinate for at least 4 hours in the fridge. Put the potatoes in a large pan of boiling water and simmer for 10-12 minutes until tender. Drain and cover to keep warm. Peel the cucumber, and cut in half lengthwise. Using a teaspoon, scoop out the seeds. Cut the cucumber into 2cm slices. Melt the butter in a small pan, add the cucumber slices and cook gently for 2 minutes, until beginning to soften. Set aside. Preheat the grill to its highest setting. Drain the fish, keeping the marinade. Thread the cubes of fish with slices of cucumber on to small skewers or bamboo sticks. Two sticks per person looks nice. Brush the kebabs with the marinade and grill for about 5 minutes on each side. Serve the kebabs with the potatoes and a crisp green salad. Cook’s tip: You can substitute the monkfish with any firm fleshed white fish such as cod, haddock or halibut, remembering to adjust the ProPoints values. 30 globe artichokes with tomato vinaigrette Most people look at a globe artichoke and think: “What on earth do with this?” But in reality, they are easy to prepare and they taste fantastic. There’s something really satisfying about pulling off the leaves, one by one, dipping them into the gorgeous vinaigrette and scraping off the flesh at the base of each leaf. Then there’s the best bit – the heart at the very centre which has the best flavour – it’s the perfect grand finale to a very yummy and easy to put together starter with bags of wow factor. Serves 3 10 ProPoints values per recipe 45 minutes in total Prepare the artichokes by cutting off the stalk, trimming the points off the tops of the leaves and slicing off the top off the artichoke. 2 globe artichokes Rub the artichokes with lemon to stop them turning brown. Salt Juice of 1 lemon ½ tablespoon red wine vinegar 2½ tablespoons rapeseed oil ½ teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon chopped dill 2 large ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped Bring a large pan of salted water, about 3cm deep to the boil. Place the artichokes top-side down into the water, add a tablespoon of lemon juice. Boil for 30-45 minutes, with the lid on, the water may need topping up. Meanwhile, combine ½ tablespoon of lemon juice, the rapeseed oil, sugar, dill and chopped tomatoes in a small bowl. Drain the artichokes and allow to cool. Place each artichoke, the right way up, in your serving bowls, pour over the dressing and serve. Cook’s tip: Poach your eggs for 6 minutes if you prefer your yolks with a harder set. 31 32 scallop chowder Chowder is one of the ultimate comfort foods – rich, warming and oh so yummy. And this chowder is extra special – the pork belly adds real depth and the scallops make it a really indulgent treat. Serves 4 31 ProPoints values per recipe 1 hour and 30 minutes in total Place a large sauté pan over a medium heat. When hot, add the piece of belly pork, fat side down, and cook until brown. Remove the pork and set aside. 175g rindless belly pork, in one piece Melt the butter in the pan. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes without browning. Now add the potato, carrot, parsnip, green pepper and celery, and sweat for about 10 minutes with the lid on, do not brown. 1 teaspoon butter 1 large onion, peeled and thinly sliced 400g potatoes, peeled and diced 1 carrot, peeled and diced 1 medium (90g) parsnip, peeled and diced 1 green pepper, seeded and sliced 2 celery stalks, roughly chopped 568ml (1 pint) of skimmed milk Salt and pepper Juice of 1 orange 12 scallops, cleaned, with corals Juice of 1 lemon 300ml fish stock Add the milk and bring to a simmer. Season with salt and pepper, and add the orange juice and pork. Simmer the chowder, covered, until the vegetables are cooked, about 25 minutes. Meanwhile, wash the scallops in cold water. Cover with lemon juice and allow to stand for 15 minutes. Cut each scallop in half, leaving the corals whole. Place the scallops in a pan with the fish stock. Bring to the boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Lift the pork out of the soup pan - it should be cooked through - and discard the fat. Dice the flesh, and return it to the chowder along with the scallops and fish stock. Heat up, check the seasoning, and serve. 33 gregg’s pe rfect puds plums in port The combination of gooey plums with a scoop of crème fraîche is simply sensational. Increase the quantity of sugar if your plums are particularly tart, remember to allow for the ProPoints values. Serves 4 29 ProPoints values per recipe 20 minutes plus 2 hours chilling 750ml water 150g granulated sugar 150ml port 1kg plums, stoned and halved 80g reduced fat crème fraîche Put the water and sugar in a large pan and slowly bring to the boil, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Boil, without stirring for 5 minutes. Add the port and the plums and bring to a gentle simmer. Poach the plums for about 5 minutes until they are soft but not falling apart. Carefully remove the plums from the liquid. Boil the liquid until it is well reduced and syrupy. Pour the syrup over the plums and chill. Serve with crème fraîche. 36 globe artichokes with tomato vinaigrette Most people look at a globe artichoke and think: “What on earth do with this?” But in reality, they are easy to prepare and they taste fantastic. There’s something really satisfying about pulling off the leaves, one by one, dipping them into the gorgeous vinaigrette and scraping off the flesh at the base of each leaf. Then there’s the best bit – the heart at the very centre which has the best flavour – it’s the perfect grand finale to a very yummy and easy to put together starter with bags of wow factor. Serves 3 10 ProPoints values per recipe 45 minutes in total Prepare the artichokes by cutting off the stalk, trimming the points off the tops of the leaves and slicing off the top off the artichoke. 2 globe artichokes Rub the artichokes with lemon to stop them turning brown. Salt Juice of 1 lemon ½ tablespoon red wine vinegar 2½ tablespoons rapeseed oil ½ teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon chopped dill 2 large ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped Bring a large pan of salted water, about 3cm deep to the boil. Place the artichokes top-side down into the water, add a tablespoon of lemon juice. Boil for 30-45 minutes, with the lid on, the water may need topping up. Meanwhile, combine ½ tablespoon of lemon juice, the rapeseed oil, sugar, dill and chopped tomatoes in a small bowl. Drain the artichokes and allow to cool. Place each artichoke, the right way up, in your serving bowls, pour over the dressing and serve. Cook’s tip: Poach your eggs for 6 minutes if you prefer your yolks with a harder set. 37 38 raspberry mousse An oldie but a goodie – this creamy, smooth mousse is a refreshing finale to a great meal with friends. Serves 6 27 ProPoints values per recipe 30 minutes plus 2 hours chilling 450g raspberries, plus extra to decorate 1 x 11g sachet powdered gelatine 4 tablespoons cold water 125g low fat cream cheese 55g caster sugar 2 medium egg whites 150ml whipping cream Force the raspberries through a sieve to make a purée. Set aside. Sprinkle the gelatine over the water in a small bowl, and leave to soak for a couple of minutes. Place the bowl over a pan of simmering water to heat up gently, stirring until the gelatine has dissolved. Take off the heat. Beat the sugar and cream cheese together until smooth, then stir in the raspberry purée. Pour the dissolved gelatine into the cream cheese mix, whisking all the time. Leave to stand until the mixture shows signs of setting. Whisk the egg whites to stiff peaks, then, in a separate bowl, whip the cream to soft peaks. Fold the whipped cream into the fruit mix, then fold in the beaten egg whites. Divide the mixture between six glasses, and chill until set. Decorate with fruit. 39 earl grey sorbet Sorbets are great, you get a hit of sweetness but because they are ice they are so cleansing and low in ProPoints values as well. The subtle flavoured Earl Grey gives a lovely aftertaste. Serves 4 9 ProPoints values per recipe 15 minutes plus 5 hours freezing 4 teaspoons Earl Grey tea 450ml boiling water Finely pared rind and juice of 1 lemon 75g caster sugar 2 egg whites Put the tea in a heatproof bowl and pour over the boiling water. Add the lemon rind, juice and sugar. Leave to cool, then strain into a rigid, freezer-proof container. Cover and freeze for about 2 hours until mushy. Whisk the egg whites in a grease-free bowl until stiff, then beat into the frozen mixture and freeze again until firm, about 2 hours. Transfer the sorbet to the refrigerator for 3050 minutes to soften before serving. Scoop into chilled glasses and serve. This also looks great served in little teacups. 40 globe artichokes with tomato vinaigrette Most people look at a globe artichoke and think: “What on earth do with this?” But in reality, they are easy to prepare and they taste fantastic. There’s something really satisfying about pulling off the leaves, one by one, dipping them into the gorgeous vinaigrette and scraping off the flesh at the base of each leaf. Then there’s the best bit – the heart at the very centre which has the best flavour – it’s the perfect grand finale to a very yummy and easy to put together starter with bags of wow factor. Serves 3 10 ProPoints values per recipe 45 minutes in total Prepare the artichokes by cutting off the stalk, trimming the points off the tops of the leaves and slicing off the top off the artichoke. 2 globe artichokes Rub the artichokes with lemon to stop them turning brown. Salt Juice of 1 lemon ½ tablespoon red wine vinegar 2½ tablespoons rapeseed oil ½ teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon chopped dill 2 large ripe tomatoes, peeled and chopped Bring a large pan of salted water, about 3cm deep to the boil. Place the artichokes top-side down into the water, add a tablespoon of lemon juice. Boil for 30-45 minutes, with the lid on, the water may need topping up. Meanwhile, combine ½ tablespoon of lemon juice, the rapeseed oil, sugar, dill and chopped tomatoes in a small bowl. Drain the artichokes and allow to cool. Place each artichoke, the right way up, in your serving bowls, pour over the dressing and serve. Cook’s tip: Poach your eggs for 6 minutes if you prefer your yolks with a harder set. 41 42 lemon granita Classic Italian, something I’m always keen on. The lemon flavour is so fresh, so clean it takes you to the edge of sharpness and then quickly turns to sweetness. Sharp and sweet together with ice, it’s like an Alpine shower! Serves 4 14 ProPoints values per recipe 20 minutes plus 6 hours freezing 125g caster sugar 600ml water Thinly pared rind and juice of 3 lemons Put the sugar, water and lemon rind in a saucepan and heat gently until the sugar dissolves. Bring to the boil and boil for 5 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice and leave to cool, then strain. Pour into a rigid, freezer-proof container, cover and freeze for 2 hours. Whisk and return to the freezer for 2 more hours. Whisk again and return to the freezer until firm. To serve, leave at room temperature for 10 minutes, then stir until crumbly. Spoon into tall glasses and serve immediately. 43 great every from Weigh day recipes t Watchers 45 46 veg mac ‘n’ cheese Here’s a fantastic family supper from the new Weight Watchers cookbook - Everyday Favourites. This lovely, quick and easy recipe is proof that you can cook for the family and stick to the plan. Get your copy of this great new cookbook today. Your exclusive voucher, giving you £3.00 off, is on the next page. Serves 4 25 ProPoints values per recipe 20 minutes in total 200g fresh penne pasta 150g small cauliflower florets 150g small broccoli florets 40g packet Cheddar cheese sauce mix 400ml semi skimmed milk 1 teaspoon wholegrain mustard 2 tomatoes, sliced into rounds freshly ground black pepper NEW Bring a large saucepan of water to the boil and cook the pasta, cauliflower and broccoli for 5–6 minutes until the pasta is cooked and the vegetables are tender, then drain. Meanwhile, preheat the grill to medium high. Empty the sachet of Cheddar cheese sauce mix into a small saucepan and whisk in a little of the milk. Stir in the remaining milk and bring to the boil, stirring continuously. Reduce the heat and simmer for 2 minutes until thickened, then stir in the mustard and season with black pepper, to taste. Transfer the pasta and vegetables to a medium size ovenproof dish, pour the sauce over the top and stir until combined. Top with the tomatoes, and grill for 5 minutes, until the top begins to brown. Cook’s tip: This recipe freezes well as a finished dish, or in individual portions. 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