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Pearl barley creates robust, nutty texture and, while it takes longer to cook than rice, it’s worth the effort. Dairy adds richness – we’ve gone for a triple hit with brown butter, mascarpone and goat

TO PREP 10 mins TO COOK 40 mins SERVES 4 YOU WILL NEED ✔ 500g orzo ✔ 2 echalion shallots, sliced ✔ 2 cloves garlic, peeled and finely chopped ✔ 1 bunch of dill ✔ ¼ lemon, juice ✔ 1 tbsp dried mint ✔ 5

A fresh and zingy dish that’s light on calories, yet super filling with tasty chicken breast. SERVES 4 PREP 20 MINS COOK 5 MINS ✱ 250g pouch cooked sticky rice ✱ 2tsp oil ✱300g skinless chicken breast

■ Serves 6 ■ Prep 20 mins ■ Cook 2 hrs 10 mins 1 tbsp olive oil750g lamb neck, cut into chunks4 carrots, cut into chunks1 red onion, cut into wedges400ml chicken stock, plus extrafor the couscous400g

SERVES 4 PREP 30 mins COOK 1 hr 20 mins EASY ❄ ragu 2 duck breasts, skin removed2 tbsp olive oil1 onion, finely chopped1 tsp fennel seeds2 garlic cloves1 bay leaf½ small pack parsley, leaves picked,st

PREP: 15 MINS COOK: 15 MINS CALS: 414 FAT: 21G SAT FAT: 8G CARBS: 44G SERVES 4 This comforting winter warmer is boosted with fibre-rich butter beans to keep you feeling full for longer. YOU WILL NEED