YIELD: 2 quarts | PREP TIME: 10 minutes STOVETOP: 4 to 6 hours | SLOW COOKER: 10 to 12 hours | PRESSURE COOKER: about 2 hours 4 pounds beef bones (knuckle bones are best) 1 (2-inch) piece fresh ginger, chopped 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 2 teaspoons salt 10 to...

YIELD: 2 quarts | PREP TIME: 15 minutes STOVETOP: about 3 hours | SLOW COOKER: 8 to 10 hours | PRESSURE COOKER: about 2 hours 4 pounds chicken bones, including backs, necks, feet, and wings 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 2 teaspoons salt 10 to 12 black peppercorns...

YIELD: 2 quarts | PREP TIME: 15 minutes STOVETOP: 1 hour | SLOW COOKER: 6 to 8 hours | PRESSURE COOKER: 25 minutes ½ pound carrots, chopped ½ pound parsnips, peeled and chopped ½ pound celery (about ½ bunch), chopped 2 large leeks, cleaned and chopped (see Tip) 1...

YIELD: 2 quarts | PREP TIME: 15 minutes STOVETOP: about 2 hours | SLOW COOKER: 7 to 9 hours | PRESSURE COOKER: about 1 hour 30 minutes ¾ pound celery root (about 1 small), peeled and trimmed ½ pound celery (about ½ bunch) 1 large onion ¾ pound carrots (about 4 large)...

Venison is a very lean meat so is excellent if you’re watching your weight. It’s best served on the rare side so make sure you only cook with very fresh meat. 285 CALORIES | 6G FAT | 2G SATURATES | 20G CARBS | 19G SUGAR | 0.8G SALT | 36G PROTEIN | 4G FIBRE SERVES 4 a...

I love the textures in this salad. Try and use the freshest sweetcorn you can find as then there is no need to cook it and it’s deliciously sweet and crunchy. 590 CALORIES | 43G FAT | 7.5G SATURATES | 11G CARBS | 4G SUGAR | 0.2G SALT | 37G PROTEIN | 4.5G FIBRE SERVES...

This dish is deservedly a classic of French cuisine and makes a fantastically simple mid-week supper. Chicken liver also couldn’t be better for you – it’s inexpensive, full of protein and really delicious. The trick is to fry it in a hot pan for just a couple of...

I love including fruit in a salad. It provides such great colour and adds a lovely fresh sweetness that works so well with peppery greens and toasted nuts. 247 CALORIES | 8G FAT | 1G SATURATES | 12G CARBS | 12G SUGAR | 0.4G SALT | 30G PROTEIN | 2.5G FIBRE SERVES 4 4 x...

This is my favourite comfort soup for rainy days. It’s what I make when I am home all day and feel just plain hungry and however much I eat, it always leaves me feeling satisfied and never like I’ve overindulged! 293 CALORIES | 7G FAT | 1.7G SATURATES | 10G CARBS | 8G...

This traditional Spanish soup is always served chilled and makes a deliciously refreshing meal in hot weather. Try it in little glasses with prawns for a summer party canapé. 113 CALORIES | 6G FAT | 0.9G SATURATES | 11G CARBS | 10G SUGAR | TRACE SALT | 2G PROTEIN |...