Cookbook creator says: Love avos, love cucumber - what's not to like?

Submitted by COACH_NICOLE

Cookbook creator says: I love this for the summer - it's spicy and filling, and full of veggies.

Submitted by THALIA100

Cookbook creator says: I know there is controversy around fructose - my main reason for using it is that it saves calories and lowers the Glycaemic Index of the cake. However, ordinary sugar can be used and if the evidence starts to suggest it's not wise to use it - I will cut it out of my recipes.

Submitted by THALIA100

Cookbook creator says: Not sure what sandwich thins are but I am sure I can substitute some decent stone ground organic wholegrain bread without adding too many calories.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Cookbook creator says: Will make this with either low fat sour cream or Greek yogurt and use a little curry paste. Should make a great sandwich!

Submitted by *SPARKLEMAMA*

Cookbook creator says: This could be good as part of a packed lunch salad, wrap, or sandwich.

Submitted by JENNYSP

Cookbook creator says: I love making my own pizza crust and like the idea of cornmeal in it. As polenta is common in Italian cookery, too, I will also try this for a 'standard' pizza.

Submitted by SP_STEPF

Cookbook creator says: A mexican style topping for the cornmeal pizza crust.

Submitted by SP_STEPF

Cookbook creator says: Looks like a great low fat alternative to hummus for my tortilla wraps.

Submitted by SP_STEPF

This roasted chicken gets its sticky coating from the juices it releases while being baked.

A traditional and very popular Indian chicken dish which is bursting full of flavour and colour

Submitted by PSDAHRI

Cookbook creator says: I'd try this with grilled chicken or fish and have leftovers as part of a cold salad packed lunch

Submitted by BCJL13

Cookbook creator says: A cross betweeen biscotti and biscuit, these look rather good.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Cookbook creator says: I adore soups but have never made one from aubergines before. This sounds quite Middle Eastern, with the mint and yogurt - must try very soon!

Submitted by JUNTAROU

Cookbook creator says: This sounds interesting and might go well with the sesame noodle recipe I collected last week, instead of bread.

Submitted by KRISPY08

This tomato soup is so rich and thick you'll swear it's laden with cream and butter. The trick is really good tomatoes.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Cookbook creator says: Looks like nice generous serving - a meal in a bowl - with some decent bread. Will use low sodium bouillon.

Submitted by JAZZLEBUG

Cookbook creator says: I have lots of left over saint agur after making the beef and blue sandwiches, so this looks like a good idea for salads for the coming week

Submitted by CHERIE55

Cookbook creator says: The idea was better than the reality. It needed more variety of spices - not just cinnamon. I'll try again and tweak it a bit more. I needed about double the quantity to make a decent meal - especially as it was mostly veg.

Submitted by MUNKZILLA

A sweet and crunchy taste for this terrific chicken dish.

Submitted by HEATHER121

The versatility of this salsa is limitless! Put it on grilled chicken or steak, add it to eggs, or serve with tortilla chips.

Submitted by METALFINGER2U

Cookbook creator says: Must also try to re-create the divine Laotian lettuce wraps I had in Paris - raw, marinated beef with fresh herbs and lovely Thai-style dipping sauce.

Cookbook creator says: Wonder what I can use instead of Jicama - not available in UK as far as I know - but the dressing sounds zingy!

Sweet summer corn gets a tangy twist.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Cookbook creator says: I've made an old favourite a little healthier by reducing the oil and using low fat sour cream. Lovely with buttered noodles and a green salad

Submitted by THALIA100

A banana Bread that is low in fat, Low in calories but tastes great too!!

Submitted by COLLEEN76

Forget buying packets of seasonings. They're expensive and often full of salt. Save sodium and money by making this easy herb blend. Use it in sauces, soups, stews, on meats... anywhere you want to add Italian flavor without fat or sodium!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

This dish inspired by Costa Rican spices seems exotic, but it uses spices and ingredients you already have around the house: coffee, cocoa and cinnamon. You'll wonder why you've been relegating these flavorings to dessert!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Cookbook creator says: Easy to make and surprisingly creamy and delicious. Think I'll be making this more often. I am not that keen on spuds but this is wonderful.

Submitted by THALIA100

Cookbook creator says: I liked some of the other suggestions - reduce the oil, add chili flakes, fry in skillet.

Submitted by PISCESWOMAN87