Quick & Easy

Ice cream means instant dessert. It waits in the freezer, always on call, ready to appear au naturel or dressed up for a celebration.

Date food

Beef, like this filet mignon, is a great source of CLA--CONJUGATED LINOLEIC ACID--a type of good fat that has been shown in studies to help increase muscle mass and decrease levels of body fat.

Quick, healthy dishes

Chicken and Vegetables With Penne makes a hearty one-dish meal. Note: To save time, prep foods-slice, dice and so on-as other items cook.

Go fish

Putting a balanced meal on the table every night is a challenge when work and family compete for your attention. But eating well might be easier than you think--if you think fish. It cooks quickly and is a lean source of protein and iron.

Salad days

This salad is a simplified, lightened version of Richard Wong's original. Make your own seasoning sauce as directed here or, for a shortcut, use a purchased sauce such as his Chinablue Sesame Soy Sauce.

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Helens No Fuss Breakfast

No fuss breakfast - recipe makes one - I would suggest 2 per serving There are few things better than the traditional 'full english' breakfast. Sometimes, however, it is simply too much trouble. Here's a tasty alternative that will make your guests look at your culinary skills in a new light, and will involve you in minimal work, and less wahing up! Take 1 slice of quality Ham (smoked or honey roast works best), a large egg and grated parmesan cheese You will need a Le Creuset cook n' bake tray for this dish. Why not use www.helensrecipes.

com search to find a retailer. You need to buy the Silicone 6 Cup Muffin Pan, Volcanic. Line the hole tray with a gently layer of butter Place the slice of ham in the hole Crack the egg on top of the ham Season with a little salt and pepper Fold the overhanging ham over the top of the egg - don't worry if it won't cover completly Springle the parmesan on the top Place in the oven for at least 15mins, check the egg is firm before serving Serve with lots of granary toast with butter, and plenty of tea or coffee. .

By: Helen Porter

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