WIN a De'Longhi Multifry Extra worth £199.99!

Cake, creamy risotto, fried fish and chips… so much for lighter eating, right? Well, actually, yes – made in a De'Longhi Multifry Extra and traditionally high-fat dishes such as these could receive the healthy seal of approval. That’s because this innovative cooking appliance can bake, stew and air-fry with the minimum amount of oil – in fact, just 1tbsp oil (equivalent to only 2.3% fat) is needed for the Multifry to turn 1kg potatoes into crispy, healthier chips. But here’s the best bit – WE’VE TWO TO GIVE AWAY!

So how does it work? The unique Surround Heating System cooks food quickly and effectively, surrounding the food with (you guessed it) heat to ensure even cooking. The upper heating element and fan deliver uniform heat from the top; the lower heating element delivers heat from the bottom.

Then there’s the removable mixing paddle which, when attached, will take care of stirring the food as it cooks (no more hovering by the hob while your risotto thickens), while the adjustable thermostat and timer mean you can get on with other tasks safe in the knowledge that dinner is taking care of itself. Hello stress-free family meals!

You can also download the De'Longhi Recipe Book app available through Apple and Android, which has over 250 recipes.

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This competition is open to Healthy Food Guide readers, registered on the website (free) and who are UK residents, aged 18 and over, excluding employees (or families of employees) of Eye to Eye Media Ltd, or anyone linked to the competition. Website entry closes 11.59pm 28 February 2015. Entries received after the closing date of the promotion will not be considered. No responsibility is taken for entries lost or delayed. The winner will be drawn at random and the judges’ decision is final. No correspondence will be entered into. The winner will be notified in writing within 28 days of the closing date. There are 2 prizes to be won. Each winner will receive a DeLonghi Multifry Extra. In the event of developments outside its control, the promoter reserves the right to offer an alternative prize of equal or greater value. The winners may be required to participate in future publicity. The promoter’s decision is final and binding in all matters and no correspondence will be entered into. Promoter: DeLonghi

How to make a cheap, healthy family supper

When ITV’s Tonight show visited the HFG test kitchen, recipe consultant Phil Mundy accepted the challenge to cook a homemade family meal that’s cheaper, healthier and quicker to make than heating up four ready meals. His dish was a clear winner for the HFG team (and the film crew happily tucked in, too!), but don’t let us sway your verdict – try the recipe below and see if you can be persuaded to swap pre-prepared for DIY dinners…

Tandoori chicken

PREP 5 MIN COOK 15 MIN SERVES 4

200g basmati rice

180ml 2% fat Greek yogurt

Zest and juice 2 limes

8tsp medium curry powder

4 skinless chicken breasts, each sliced into 3 strips

Cooking oil spray

320g frozen peas

200g baby spinach

4 tbsp mango chutney, to serve

Fresh coriander leaves, to garnish (optional)

1 Cook the rice according to the pack instructions, then drain.

2 While the rice is cooking, combine the yogurt, lime zest and juice in a small bowl. Spoon 4tbsp of the mixture into a medium bowl (set the rest aside) and mix with the curry powder, then add the chicken strips and stir to coat. Spray a large non-stick frying pan with oil and put over a medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 7–8 min, turning once, until cooked through.

3 Meanwhile, heat a small pan, then add the frozen peas and cook over a medium-low heat for 1–2 min until thawed. Add the spinach and cook for 1–2 min more.

4 Divide the rice and vegetables among 4 plates, then top with the tandoori chicken. Add a drizzle of the remaining lime yogurt and the chutney (serve any leftovers in bowls), then serve sprinkled with ground black pepper and coriander leaves, if using.

Per serving

553kcal

58.3g protein

7.1g fat

2.3g sat fats

64g carbs

16.6g sugar

8.7g fibre

1.1g salt

291mg calcium

7.4mg iron

LOW FAT

LOW SAT FAT

LOW SUGAR

LOW SALT

HIGH PROTEIN

HIGH CALCIUM

HIGH IRON

GLUTEN FREE

1 of your FIVE A DAY

You can watch The Food We Eat: Tonight on Monday 18 August (that’s tonight!) at 8pm, ITV