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Delicious & healthy recipes for people with cancer

Tasty and nutritious recipes created for people who are dealing with taste changes as a result of cancer and its treatment.

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Miso chicken wraps with pickled cucumber tzatziki
Three flatbreads topped with grilled chicken, sliced gherkins, onions, cucumber yoghurt sauce, and fresh mint leaves are arranged on a light wooden surface.

Miso chicken wraps with pickled cucumber tzatziki

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Marmite pasta with lemon and porcini breadcrumbs
A plate of spaghetti with leafy greens and grated cheese sits on a wooden table next to an orange serviette and a small bowl of seasoning, with a fork resting on the plate.

Marmite pasta with lemon and porcini breadcrumbs

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Fish tacos with kimchi guacamole
Two soft flour tortillas with breaded fish, guacamole, pickled onions, and coriander on a blue platter, next to a bowl of guacamole with a spoon, and lime wedges on a plate, on a pink tablecloth.

Fish tacos with kimchi guacamole

A flavour explosion

More recipes for people living with cancer

Browse the full range of recipes created by experts especially for people living with and recovering from cancer

Roasted carrots with orange, lemon and tabbouleh
A plate of roasted carrots served over herbed couscous, garnished with pomegranate seeds, sesame seeds, chopped herbs, and lemon wedges on a patterned white dish.

Roasted carrots with orange, lemon and tabbouleh

The carrot not only provides a rich source of vitamin A, but also delivers one of your 5 A DAY!

2 ratings
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Roasted garlic dal
A bowl of creamy yellow lentil dahl topped with caramelised onions and fresh coriander, served with pieces of naan on a rustic blue wooden table.

Roasted garlic dal

This mellow lentil and garlic dish is perfect for a snack, side dish or lunch, and it’s been created by Ryan Riley specially for people with cancer

2 ratings
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Salmon and kale curry
Salmon and kale curry

Salmon and kale curry

Classic curry flavours with a nutritious spin. A fragrant, nourishing dish that warms the soul.

2 ratings
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Salmon with a nut and seed crust
A piece of baked salmon with a crunchy herb crust sits on mashed potatoes, garnished with coriander leaves, on a light blue plate. In the background are a cup of peas, a fork, and a glass of water with lime.

Salmon with a nut and seed crust

This simple salmon dish is packed with goodness and can help people living with cancer to take in more calories

1 ratings
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Salsa verde cod tray bake
Salsa verde cod tray bake

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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Soft scrambled eggs with zaatar toast
A speckled plate with creamy scrambled eggs, topped with green herbs and served with two slices of toasted multigrain bread. A fork and knife rest on the plate.

Soft scrambled eggs with zaatar toast

These silky flavoursome eggs offer lots of protein as well as one of your 5 A DAY – perfect if you’re going through cancer treatment

4 ratings
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Soured cream, pea and mint baked potatoes
A round baking dish filled with creamy potato gratin topped with herbs sits next to a blue plate holding a serving of the gratin. A spoon rests on the plate and a glass with a red drink is in the background.

Soured cream, pea and mint baked potatoes

Soothing soured cream, silky-soft potatoes and mild but umami-rich peas make this a comforting dauphinoise recipe for people with cancer

2 ratings
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Sticky mango potatoes with mint and avocado
A white dish filled with glazed baby potatoes topped with sliced pickled red onions and fresh mint leaves, set on a yellow serviette. A spoon rests in the dish and a bowl of green dip is seen in the background.

Sticky mango potatoes with mint and avocado

This recipe has hot, cold, sweet, salty, tangy and spicy elements to make eating more pleasurable

2 ratings
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Tofu and aubergine wraps
Tofu and Aubergine Wraps

Tofu and aubergine wraps

This vegetarian dish is packed with flavour and ideal for anyone living with cancer who’s struggling to enjoy food

3 ratings
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