Serves 6Ingredients1 tbsp chopped garlic 2 tbsp plus 1 tsp olive oil, separated 700ml (11/4 p int) low-fat, reduced-sodium chicken stock 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 tsp water 2 tsp cornflour 60g (2oz) cauliflower purée 1 tsp chopped

1 stick of celery, slicedA bunch of parsley25g (1oz) butter1 tbsp plain flour150g (51/2oz) baby button mushrooms, halved300g (101/2oz) puff pastry1 egg, beatenSalt and freshly ground black pepperMethodPreheat the oven to 220°C/425°F/Gas Mark 7. Place

Makes 8 skewersIngredients2 large chicken breast fillets, cut into 32 cubes24 cherry tomatoes6 cap mushrooms, cut into quarters2 garlic cloves, crushedZest of 1 lemon, grated2 tbsp lemon juice2 tbsp olive oil1 tbsp oregano leaves, chopped

150g (51/2oz) plain white flour 1/4 tsp sea salt75ml (21/2fl oz) olive oil2–3 tbsp cold waterMethodIf using uncooked chicken thighs, add a splash of olive oil to a saucepan. Add the chicken and sauté until it starts to colour. Cover with the stock

Makes 14 crêpesIngredientsFor the pancakes200g (7oz) plain flourA pinch of salt2 eggs300ml (11fl oz) milkCorn oil for fryingFor the béchamel50g (13/4oz) butter2 tbsp flour800ml (28fl oz) milk1 bay leaf1/2 tsp ground nutmegFor the filling200g (7oz

Pittas recipe below. Chicken Pittas With Yoghurt And Mint DressingServes 4Serve in pitta breads while the chicken is warm.IngredientsFor the chicken8 chicken mini fillets4 tbsp natural yoghurt1 tsp milk curry paste1 tsp clear honey1 tsp lemon juice

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florets 225g (8oz) broccoli, cut into small florets 2 leeks, thinly sliced50g (2oz) butter 50g (2oz) plain flour 450ml (16fl oz) whole milk 175g (6oz) mild Cheddar cheese, grated 1 tbsp wholegrain mustard Pinch of nutmeg 40g (11/2oz) fresh breadcrumbs (1

Children love barbecues and Barbecue by Eric Treuille and Birgit Erath (DK, £12.99) is fantastic. There are sections dedicated to meat, seafood, chicken and vegetables, plus recipes for marinades and rubs spanning the globe – from Mexico to North

WALL - E (U) Human beings can be a mean old bunch. Having cluttered up the planet with all their junk, they’ve escaped on an enormous spaceship. Meanwhile, poor little WALL-E has to clean up the mess, crunching the junk in his tummy and popping it back out in neat cubes. But this...