Spring collection
Starter
-
Serves 4
I love spring rolls but unfortunately they are very high in calories and saturated fat. This is a wonderful healthy alternative; it includes all the taste and great texture from Brace's bread as well as loads of healthy crunch from the vegetables inside.
Ingredients
8 thick slices Brace's white or wholemeal bread, crusts removed
1 small ...
-
Serves 4
Oily fish is good for us because it is rich in an essential fatty acid known as Omega-3 and this recipe is a delicious way of getting a really healthy helping. The wholemeal bread gives a wonderful nutty flavour and it's the perfect accompaniment when toasted.
Ingredients
3 medium slices Brace's wholemeal bread
1 tablespoon fresh mixed ...
Main course
-
Serves 4
This recipe has a lovely fresh and tangy taste - and it just highlights the good news that spring is here with longer days and even a little warmth. The chicken also forms a wonderful basis for different ingredient combinations; try garlic, tomato purée, white wine, fresh basil and substitute tomato for the mango in the relish. ...
-
Serves 4
New season Welsh lamb has a wonderful reputation and I look forward to it every spring. The variety of breeds now provide the best of flavours and a reduced fat content while the herb crust in this recipe is the perfect complement to the meat. A few seasonal vegetables and the refreshing mint salsa make this dish a tasty, healthy and balanced meal. ...
Dessert
-
This recipe is based the traditional Queen of Puddings with orange segments used instead of a meringue topping. The fruit can be varied throughout the year - summer berries as they arrive and frozen or dried fruit can also be used.
Serves 4
Ingredients
6 medium slices Brace's white or wholemeal bread, turned into fine breadcrumbs
2 eggs
Zest of 1 ...
-
Serves 4
Brace’s Welsh Cakes are such a handy ingredient – it’s a good idea to keep a packet or two in the cupboard or freezer. Warming the Welsh Cakes revives the delicious buttery flavour and if you use the Raspberry Jam filled variety, the centres become irresistibly squidgy!
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 10 ...
Snacks
-
Makes 32
These are a delicious snack and are great with a bowl of soup or a healthy salad. They also make a brilliant party dish - serve them with a mix of homemade, low-fat dips and just watch them vanish.
Ingredients
4 thick slices of your favourite Brace's bread
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 large clove garlic, grated
25g mature flavoured, low-fat ...
-
Serves 4
This recipe is a real energy fixer - great at any time of day. I make it frequently because I can have a bit of everything without over-indulging.
Ingredients
4 Brace's Brecon Baps
2 low-fat sausages
2 slices lean back bacon
3 mushrooms, chopped
6 cherry tomatoes
4 medium eggs
100ml semi-skimmed milk
One-cal spray oil ...
Fun
-
Serves 4
This is a healthy version of cheese on toast and it has a fabulous, creamy texture. The topping can be varied by adding a little lean chopped ham, some sliced mushrooms or tomatoes.
Ingredients
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 6 minutes
2 medium slices of your favourite Brace’s bread
100g extra low-fat cream ...