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.

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

Carrot cake

Classic: This carroty crowd pleaser is deceptively indulgent - weighing in at 48.5g fat per slice...over half your recommended daily intake. Classic carrot cake recipe

Give it a makeover: A lean, mean, five-star rated machine, this makeover proves less is more, boasting a fifth of the fat and only 1g of nasty sat-fats. Makeover carrot cake recipe

Lasagne

Classic: This midweek staple is a little on the calorific side. Classic lasagne recipe

Give it a makeover: Lovely layers, lean meat and a cheesy finish - but fewer calories. Makeover lasagne recipe

Chocolate brownies

Classic: Gooey greatness comes at a price...Classic chocolate brownie recipe.

Give it a makeover: These reworked brownies with a secret ingredient to reduce the fat content will save you over 100 calories. Makeover chocolate brownie recipe

Lemon tart

Classic: Gordon Ramsay's zingy lemon tart is the most popular on the site - but at 490 calories you'd be right to be waist-wary. Classic lemon tart recipe

Give it a makeover: Light, lemony and well under half the calories - keep this one just for you. Makeover lemon tart recipe

Moussaka

Classic: A classic recipe many wouldn't mess with, but high in sat-fats, carbs and calories you'd normally want to save this as a special treat. Classic moussaka recipe

Give it a makeover: Cut those carbs right down and wave goodbye to half the fat and calories. Makeover moussaka recipe.

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