Ashworth Sue - Weight Watchers Mini Series: Simply Spicy: Spice and Flavour for Every Occasion

Spice and flavour for every occasion Simply Spicy First published in Great Britain by Simon & Schuster UK Ltd, 2013 A CBS Company Copyright 2013, Weight Watchers International, Inc. Simon & Schuster Illustrated Books, Simon & Schuster UK Ltd, First Floor, 222 Grays Inn Road, London WC1X 8HB www.simonandschuster.co.uk Simon & Schuster Australia, Sydney Simon & Schuster India, New Delhi This book is copyright under the Berne Convention. No reproduction without permission. All rights reserved. Weight Watchers, ProPoints and the ProPoints icon are the registered trademarks of Weight Watchers International Inc and are used under license by Weight Watchers (UK) Ltd. Recipes written by: Sue Ashworth, Sue Beveridge, Tamsin Burnett-Hall, Cas Clarke, Sin Davies, Roz Denny, Nicola Graimes, Becky Johnson, Kim Morphew, Joy Skipper, Penny Stephens and Wendy Veale as well as Weight Watchers Leaders and Members. Photography by: Iain Bagwell, Steve Baxter, Steve Lee, Juliet Piddington and William Shaw. Project editor: Nicki Lampon. Design and typesetting: Martin Lampon. Design and typesetting: Martin Lampon.

Colour reproduction by Dot Gradations Ltd, UK. Printed and bound in China. A CIP catalogue for this book is available from the British Library ISBN 978-1-47111-087-0 eBook ISBN 978-1-47115-136-1 Pictured on the title page: Butterflied tandoori chicken . Pictured on the Introduction: Tandoori paneer and vegetable biryani .

Virtually fat free fromage frais, low fat crme frache and low fat yogurts may contain traces of gelatine so they are not always vegetarian. Please check the labels. This symbol denotes a dish that can be frozen. Unless otherwise stated, you can freeze the finished dish for up to 3 months. Defrost thoroughly and reheat until the dish is piping hot throughout. Raw eggs: Only the freshest eggs should be used. Raw eggs: Only the freshest eggs should be used.

Pregnant women, the elderly and children should avoid recipes with eggs that are not fully cooked or raw. All fruits and vegetables: Medium sized, unless otherwise stated. Stock: Stock cubes are used in recipes, unless otherwise stated. These should be prepared according to packet instructions. Recipe timings: These are approximate and meant to be guidelines. Microwaves: Timings and temperatures are for a standard 800 W microwave. Microwaves: Timings and temperatures are for a standard 800 W microwave.

If necessary, adjust your own microwave. Low fat spread: Where a recipe states to use a low fat spread, a light spread with a fat content of no less than 38% should be used. Low fat soft cheese: Where low fat soft cheese is specified in a recipe, this refers to soft cheese with a fat content of less than 5%. Contents Introduction Theres nothing like a little spice to add interest to your food, so jazz up your meals with Simply Spicy packed full of fantastic recipes from the best of Weight Watchers cookbooks. Spicy food does not just mean curries, and there are so many different ways to add a little bit of spice to your food. Liven up your lunch with a little chilli, brighten a plain piece of meat or fish with a spicy side dish, or treat the family to a home-made spicy supper instead of a take-away.

From a Cajun Steak Muffin for one to Chermoula Curried Pork for six, there are recipes here for all occasions. So give them a go, and once you feel confident youll be ready to start experimenting with other dishes, adding spice to your life. About Weight Watchers For more than 40 years Weight Watchers has been helping people around the world to lose weight using a long term sustainable approach. Weight Watchers successful weight loss system is based on four tried and trusted principles: Eating healthily Being more active Adjusting behaviour to help weight loss Getting support in weekly meetings Our unique ProPoints system empowers you to manage your food plan and make wise recipe choices for a healthier, happier you. To find out more about Weight Watchers and the ProPoints values for these recipes contact Customer Service on 0845 345 1500. Buying spices It is always worth keeping a few spices in your store cupboard and it is always worth investing in some quality ingredients.

This way youll always have ingredients to create a tasty meal. Ground spices check the dates on any dried spices in your cupboard and buy fresh ones if you need to. If you live near an ethnic grocer or supermarket, try buying from there instead of your regular supermarket. Prices can sometimes be lower and there will be a great choice. If possible, buy little and often so that the spices are as fresh as possible, and keep them in a cool dark place. Whole spices if you want to grind your own spices you will need to invest in a mortar and pestle or a spice grinder, if you dont have one already. Whole spices if you want to grind your own spices you will need to invest in a mortar and pestle or a spice grinder, if you dont have one already.

The colour and aroma of ready-ground spices can fade quickly, and freshly ground ones have far more flavour. Curry and spice pastes these are available in the ethnic foods departments of large supermarkets and from specialist retailers. Dont be afraid to use them and try a few to find the ones you like best. Ready-prepared lemongrass, ginger and garlic these are great as an emergency standby, so dont be afraid to use them when necessary. Toasting whole spices releases their aroma. If you are going to grind your own, you may want to toast them first by dry-frying them in a pan for a minute or two until they give off a warm aroma.