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Who doesn’t love a pasta dish? But it can be hard to come up with new, healthy ideas. Let us help…

A plate of fusilli pasta coated in green pesto sauce is served on a beige serviette with a yellow-handled fork, all set on a light wooden surface.

Pasta with easy green sauce

Although delicious, a classic pesto doesn’t contain a portion of your 5 A DAY, but this recipe does. It’s full of protein too so it’s great for growing children

2 ratings

Lemon, basil and mint pesto pasta

Two plates of orecchiette pasta tossed with green pesto sauce and rocket leaves are set on a light blue, rustic wooden surface. A fork rests on one of the plates.

Lemon, basil and mint pesto pasta

A tangy, delicious and flavourful dish! And the wholemeal pasta provides you with a great source of fibre

8 ratings

Chilli prawn pasta

A white bowl filled with spaghetti, prawns, sliced red chilli, basil leaves, and a light sauce, placed on a grey textured surface with a lemon, chilli pepper, and striped cloth nearby.

Chilli prawn pasta

A 15-minute meal with a kick

1 ratings

Reeady, steady, go!

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Spiced apple squares

A wooden tray with several slices of cake or traybake topped with sultanas, lined with greaseproof paper, sits next to a green cup filled with tea. An apple, a mixing bowl, and a jar are in the background.

Spiced apple squares

Spongy cake squares that are great for snacking on the go made with reduced-fat spreads and raisins

2 ratings

Pizza salad

A salad bowl with chopped greens, tomatoes, black olives, roasted vegetables, grated cheese, and a small bowl of dressing. Three triangular slices of cheesy flatbread are on top, with a hand holding one slice.

Pizza salad

Rhiannon has shared her delicious pizza salad with you to inspire you to make your own pizza. Many ready-made pizzas fall under ultra-processed category

1 ratings

Asian prawn noodle salad

A white bowl filled with stir-fried noodles, prawns, sliced red chilli, mangetout, and julienned carrots, garnished with fresh coriander, sits on a patterned placemat.

Asian prawn noodle salad

A satisfying noodle salad with a fiery kick!

6 ratings

Banana pancakes

A stack of pancakes topped with creamy yoghurt and fresh blueberries is served on a white plate. Some yoghurt and blueberries are spilling down the side of the pancakes.

Banana pancakes

Wake up to these deliciously fluffy pancakes

3 ratings

Slow cooker whole roast chicken

A whole roast chicken sits in a large pot with potatoes, leeks, and red peppers. Fresh herbs are sprinkled on top, and a bunch of rosemary is beside the pot on a light table. A yellow towel is nearby.

Slow cooker whole roast chicken

A delicious way to pot-roast a whole chicken

4 ratings

Meat-free lasagne

A slice of vegetable lasagne with a golden, crispy top sits on a plate. The filling includes beans, courgette, and tomato. In the background, there’s a salad of tomato and red onion slices.

Meat-free lasagne

Completely transform this indulgent classic with a few simple swaps

13 ratings

Rice pudding with spicy cinnamon pears

Liven up a favourite dessert with tender, lightly spiced pears

2 ratings

Chicken pie with filo pastry

A baked casserole dish filled with a golden, crinkled filo pastry topping, revealing a creamy chicken and vegetable filling underneath. The dish sits on a teal cloth with a fork nearby.

Chicken pie with filo pastry

Swapping the traditional shortcrust or flaky pastry top for filo pastry is a really easy way to reduce the calories in your dish while still enjoying the texture and flavour of pastry

10 ratings

Gobi aloo (cauliflower and potato curry)

A blue patterned plate holds a serving of curried cauliflower and potatoes, garnished with herbs and a dollop of yoghurt. A frying pan with more of the dish is visible in the background.

Gobi aloo (cauliflower and potato curry)

This popular Indian dish completely transforms cauliflower

1 ratings

Potato and vegetable samosas

This vegetable samosa uses wholegrain flour and less oil than a typical version, perfect for a healthier snack. It’s oven baked instead of deep fried, but still full of flavour.

4 ratings

Breakfast omelette rolls

A seeded wholegrain bun filled with a folded omelette containing greens and tomatoes, served on a plate with fresh spinach leaves.

Breakfast omelette rolls

A healthy, filling breakfast – or ideal as a hearty lunchtime treat

1 ratings

Salsa verde cod tray bake

Easy to prepare, easy to love, and packed with nutrients, this recipe is designed by a nutritionist for people living with or beyond cancer

5 ratings

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