6 heart-healthy comfort recipes

Watch our recipe videos below of 6 favourite comfort dishes that we’ve made heart healthy.

1. Mushroom and steak stroganoff

Portobello mushrooms and lean sirloin steak are the stars of this hearty stroganoff. Add a sprinkle of paprika for an extra kick.

• Get the recipe for mushroom and steak stroganoff.

2. Spaghetti Bolognese

Serve up to six people – or batch cook for the week ahead – with this vegetable-packed spaghetti Bolognese recipe. It’s full of flavour but low in fat and salt.

• Get the recipe for spaghetti Bolognese.

3. Macaroni cheese

Mac'n'cheese is a much-loved dish - but it's usually high in fat and salt. We've changed all that. Quark (a fat-free soft cheese) is the magic ingredient in our version of this popular classic.

• Get the recipe for macaroni cheese.
• Read 7 cheese facts that will surprise you.

4. Salmon burgers

Not a big fan of fish? These salmon burgers might change your mind. Although they need to be made the day before you cook them, they’re easy to make, and gluten-free and dairy-free too. Watch our video to see how it’s done.

• Get the recipe for salmon burgers.
• Find out how much you know about all things fishy by taking our fish quiz.

5. Lamb koftas with parsnip and bean mash

Fancy a kebab? This delicious lamb kofta recipe has all the flavour of your favourite takeaway but without the fat and salt. Try something different with our delicious parsnip and bean mash alongside, or you could serve it with salad and wholegrain pittas if you want to keep it simple.

• Get the recipe for lamb koftas with parsnip and bean mash.

6. Beetroot barley risotto with rocket

This striking risotto swaps rice for pearl barley, but it’s just as tasty and filling.

• Get the recipe for beetroot barley risotto.