Ultimate makeover recipes
We've given some of your favourite recipes a guilt-free makeover so go ahead and tuck in.
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The ultimate makeover: Lemon tart
- Ready in 1 hr 40 mins
Enjoy an incredible half-fat version of this classic dessert, which tastes every bit as good as the original
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The ultimate makeover: Burgers
- Ready in 1 hr 5 mins
Turn a barbecue favourite into a superhealthy treat without compromising on taste
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The ultimate makeover: Spaghetti carbonara
- Ready in 35 mins
Italian comfort food without the calories, this recipe is rich and creamy, yet just one third of the fat
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The ultimate makeover: Full English breakfast
- Ready in 30 mins
Angela Nilsen makes a healthier version of an iconic English meal - without losing the nostalgia
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The ultimate makeover: Tiramisu
- Ready in 45 mins
Angela Nilsen lightens a classic high-fat Italian dessert without compromising on the rich indulgence factor
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The ultimate makeover: Chocolate mousse
- Ready in 20 mins
This sophisticated dessert is great for a dinner party, or for a lighter family pud use ordinary dark chocolate with less cocoa solids
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The ultimate makeover: Fish pie
- Ready in 1 hr 20 mins
This traditionally high-fat comfort food favourite has been transformed into a heart-healthy dish
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The ultimate makeover: Chocolate brownies
- Ready in 1 hr
Angela gives these rich treats a makeover, with a magic ingredient to reduce the fat content...
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The ultimate makeover: Chicken korma
- Ready in 1 hr
Try this healthier, more fragrant version of a popular Indian classic
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The ultimate makeover: Fish & chips
- Ready in 1 hr 5 mins
Angela Nilsen takes the British favourite and gives it a lighter, healthier, and modern twist
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The ultimate makeover: Thai green chicken curry
- Ready in 55 mins
This normally super-rich curry can be turned into one that’s healthier but still creamy
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The ultimate makeover: Blueberry trifle
- Ready in 1 hr
Angela Nilsen discovers a lighter way to serve this ever-popular dessert
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The ultimate makeover: Risotto with squash & sage
- Ready in 1 hr 5 mins
Angela's ultimate version of the Italian classic is lower in fat but still wonderfully creamy
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The ultimate makeover: French onion soup
- Ready in 1 hr 45 mins
Angela Nilsen gives the French classic a makeover, losing the butter and beef stock to make a lighter soup that's still full of flavour
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The ultimate makeover: Lasagne
- Ready in 2 hrs 30 mins
A lighter version of the family classic that retains its full flavour
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The ultimate makeover: Steak & kidney pie
- Ready in 2 hrs 45 mins
The ultimate comfort dish gets a superhealthy makeover
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The ultimate makeover: Coronation chicken
- Ready in 6 hrs
Discover a lighter, prettier version of this popular salad from our Ultimate Makeover collection, with half the fat but loads more flavour
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The ultimate makeover: Sponge pudding & custard
- Ready in 1 hr 35 mins
Angela's pud has half the fat of the classic recipe, but all the flavour, with a layer of seasonal fruit
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The ultimate makeover: Coffee walnut cake
- Ready in 1 hr 15 mins
A delicious but lighter version of teatime favourite, coffee and walnut cake
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The ultimate makeover: Chocolate log
- Ready in 50 mins
The lighter version of this much-loved festive treat keeps all of the chocolatey richness
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The ultimate makeover: Blueberry muffins
- Ready in 50 mins
We've created a deliciously light version of this classic muffin that contains virtually no saturated fat
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The ultimate makeover: Macaroni cheese
- Ready in 1 hr 5 mins
A lighter version of this favourite comfort food dish, that doesn't compromise on flavour
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The ultimate makeover: Carrot cake
- Ready in 1 hr 30 mins
Angela Nilsen rethinks traditional ingredients and baking techniques to create a healthier version of a classic
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The ultimate makeover: Vanilla ice cream
- Ready in 8 hrs
Angela Nilsen creates a luscious ice cream that is creamy, fresh and - wait for it.... low-fat!
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The ultimate makeover: Prawn cocktail
- Ready in 35 mins
Try a lighter, modern version of this ever-popular retro starter
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The ultimate makeover: Chocolate chip cookies
- Ready in 40 mins
Angela Nilsen has created a lighter, yet still chocolatey cookie with just 97 calories per biscuit
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The ultimate makeover: Potato dauphinoise
- Ready in 2 hrs
Crème fraîche, stock and semi-skimmed milk replace traditional ingredients to make this the healthiest dauphinoise yet
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The ultimate makeover: Sticky toffee pudding
- Ready in 1 hr
Angela Nilsen transforms the classically indulgent sticky toffee pudding into a good-for-you favourite
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The ultimate makeover: Salmon en croûte
- Ready in 1 hr
Angela Nilsen makes a super healthy version of the classic pastry wrapped fish parcel without losing the wow factor
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The ultimate makeover: Bread & butter pudding
- Ready in 55 mins
This deliciously light bread & butter pud tastes just as indulgent as the original, but with a third of the fat
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