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Spaghetti bolognese
A plate of spaghetti mixed with chopped vegetables and herbs, topped with chopped nuts, sits on a striped cloth serviette beside a fork and another partially visible plate.

Spaghetti bolognese

This version is much healthier but is still incredibly tasty

1 ratings
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Rustic Italian pasta and bean soup
A bowl of vegetable soup with pasta, white beans, carrots, spinach, and tomatoes sits on a wooden table. A spoon is in the bowl, and grated cheese is visible in a small dish nearby.

Rustic Italian pasta and bean soup

This chunky soup brings together the best of Mediterranean flavours and is a healthy winter warmer.

3 ratings
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Caponata pasta
A bowl of penne pasta mixed with tomato sauce, chunks of aubergine, and garnished with fresh herbs, served on a wooden surface with a fork nearby.

Caponata pasta

Use up aubergine with this delicious and fragrant penne recipe

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Berry sparkle
Two wine glasses filled with a clear sparkling drink and blueberries sit on a wooden board. A small dish of blueberries and a pine cone are nearby. A maroon background with gold star garland is in the background.

Berry sparkle

We don’t use alcohol in our recipes as it increases the risk of cancer. Our mocktails are a refreshing alternative for anyone wanting to cut down on booze.

2 ratings
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Fantastic falafel
Overhead view of fresh falafel wraps with lettuce, tomato, shredded carrot, cucumber, and vibrant purple cabbage, served with salad, dipping sauce, and forks on a light blue background.

Fantastic falafel

Falafel are fun to make at home and a great alternative to meatballs.

4 ratings
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Spiced apple and blackberry cranachan
A glass tumbler filled with layers of vanilla yoghurt, diced apples, blackberries, and crumbly granola. A blackberry and a spoon rest nearby, and a green candle holder is in the background.

Spiced apple and blackberry cranachan

A lovely layered classic Scottish dessert

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Cheesy houmous pitta
A wholemeal pitta stuffed with shredded lettuce, sliced tomatoes, grated cheese, and houmous sits on a wooden chopping board with a green potted plant in the background.

Cheesy houmous pitta

A super-tasty, meat-free lunchtime snack

2 ratings
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Smoky sardine stuffed peppers
Two red pepper halves filled with a seasoned rice and vegetable mixture, garnished with chopped herbs, sit on a baking tray with scattered bits of filling around them.

Smoky sardine stuffed peppers

Get hooked on fish with this super stuffed red pepper recipe, with oily fish and store cupboard ingredients

5 ratings
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Almond and coffee biscotti
Two pieces of biscotti sit on a brown serviette, with a white cup and saucer filled with black coffee and a spoon in the background on a wooden table.

Almond and coffee biscotti

These nutty Italian biscuits are perfect for dunking in a cup of coffee

4 ratings
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Leftover roast soup
Two bowls of vegetable and chicken soup with Brussels sprouts, potatoes, carrots, and greens sit on a wooden tray next to a glass of water and a striped cloth serviette. A spoon rests in one of the bowls.

Leftover roast soup

This recipe is a simple and tasty way to use up your roast dinner leftovers

1 ratings
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Chilled summer squash soup
A bowl of creamy yellow soup topped with a swirl of cream and chopped chives, served next to slices of brown bread on a light-coloured surface.

Chilled summer squash soup

Try this delicious refreshing soup on a hot summer day

3 ratings
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Raspberry choc mini muffins
A close-up of freshly baked muffins on a wire cooling rack, with more muffins in a tray and a glass bowl of strawberries in the background. A red cloth adds a pop of colour to the scene.

Raspberry choc mini muffins

Our healthy chocolate muffins with less fat and sugar than store-bought muffins are sure to impress your tea party guests

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Umami broth minestrone
A bowl of pasta soup with herbs, served in a dark bowl on a rustic wooden table, with a spoon nearby and fresh parsley sprinkled on top.

Umami broth minestrone

This warming broth is high in potassium, which is needed for the nervous system to function normally

7 ratings
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Simple Moroccan salad
A plate of salad with spinach leaves, chickpeas, sliced red onions, herbs, grilled chicken pieces, and two forks on a green ceramic plate. The dish sits on a light pink surface.

Simple Moroccan salad

Aubergine and chickpeas combine in this spiced salad

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Parsnip and celeriac bake
A close-up of a baked potato gratin in an enamel dish, topped with melted and slightly browned cheese, with a serving spoon resting inside. The dish sits on a wooden board and a beige cloth.

Parsnip and celeriac bake

Mix the natural sweetness of these two earthy vegetables with the sharpness of mustard and cheese to create a wonderfully balanced autumnal dish.

2 ratings
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