It's that time of the year when we all try to make our New Year resolutions stick. So, this low-fat bean chilli and grilled marinaded king prawns with white corn tortillas is timely as a motivator to not give up. Dripping with spicy, fresh flavours and enough down-home comfort, it's a reason to not throw in the towel too easily.

Green pepper and shrimp chilli tacos are an ideal summer dish, indulgent enough to be satisfying, but light enough for hot weather.

Kung Poa, the chicken that sitcoms made famous. But this Kung Pao chicken with fried rice is the recipe from my dad's travels in Asia

Zero-fat vegetarian chilli served with rice or tortillas, easily adapted to serve with chicken

A Spanish dish of chicken wrapped in ham, rustic vegetables and an original whisky sauce that shifts it into another league