Family recipes without the fat

Family recipes without the fat

Wish you could halve the fat of your favourite foods? Want to eat well while still enjoying traditional treats? Well, thanks to Angela Nilsen and her ultimate makeovers, you can. Try these virtuous versions of all your favourite treats.

Beef Wellington

Classic: This weekend favourite is a little devil in disguise. A whopping 763 calories means this dish is saved as a special treat. Classic beef Wellington recipe

Give it a makeover: With just a third of the fat and almost half the calories this version can be on the menu far more often. Makeover beef Wellington recipe

Lemon drizzle cake

Classic: Our best-loved recipe on the site - you just can't get enough of this citrus star. Classic lemon drizzle cake recipe

Give it a makeover: Halve the fat and save yourself some calories with Angela's version which uses natural yogurt for a healthier helping. Makeover lemon drizzle cake recipe

Salmon en croûte

Classic: This dinner party favourite is a decadent treat, weighing in at whopping 985 calories. Classic salmon en croûte recipe

Give it a makeover: Filo pastry lightens things up nicely, saving you over 600 calories and 40g fat. Makeover salmon en croûte recipe

Chocolate tart

Classic: This naughty but nice pud is certainly a rare indulgence in its traditional form. Classic chocolate tart recipe

Give it a makeover: Enjoy a guilt-free slice of this rich and moussey makeover - well under half the calories of the classic. Makeover chocolate tart recipe

Coq au vin

Classic: Gordon Ramsay's step-by-step coq au vin is divine for a dinner party - but coming in at almost 1000 calories you'll think twice about enjoying seconds. Classic coq au vin recipe

Give it a makeover: This version of the classic French casserole maintains it's rich, deep flavour but only clocks up a diet-friendly 420 calories. Makeover coq au vin