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Summer sizzles

BBQs are in full swing for the summer. But it can be hard to come up with new, healthy ideas. Let us help…

Prawn skewers
Grilled prawn skewers on a plate with fresh rocket and lime wedges, alongside a bowl of dipping sauce and extra lime on a light blue surface.

Prawn skewers

Marinade your king prawns in chilli, cumin, paprika, garlic and lime, and serve with a Mediterranean tomato and mozarella salad to make your BBQ go with a zing.

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Grilled romaine lettuce
Three halves of grilled cos lettuce, lightly charred and seasoned, are arranged on a white plate with a side of lime wedges visible next to the plate.

Grilled romaine lettuce

This is a great way to eat more vegetables and our grilled lettuce recipe has a subtle cumin and garlic marinade. Ideal for vegetarians at a BBQ

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Raw fennel salad
A wooden bowl filled with fennel salad garnished with fresh dill, with serving utensils resting inside. A lemon wedge is placed nearby on a blue and beige tablecloth.

Raw fennel salad

This fennel salad is easy to create and goes well with fish or pork, or as a side salad at a BBQ or picnic. It’s so fresh and crunchy with aniseed flavours.

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Red Thai curry lentils
A blue plate with roasted pumpkin slices, cooked lentils, kale, cashews, and sprinkled sesame seeds, on a blue cloth background.

Red Thai curry lentils

This recipe for people living with cancer has spices and chilli that stimulate the trigeminal nerve, helping you to enjoy food again

3 ratings
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Spicy chicken skewers with pineapple salsa
Two grilled chicken kebabs on a plate with pineapple salsa, fresh rocket, and tomato slices. A fork rests nearby on the paper-lined plate, all set on a wooden surface.

Spicy chicken skewers with pineapple salsa

Kebabs with a great combination of flavours and a spicy kick.

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Citrus salmon parcels
Baked salmon fillet topped with shredded vegetables in foil, served with tenderstem broccoli, a lemon wedge, and a portion of quinoa on a white plate. A fish slice is placed beside the plate.

Citrus salmon parcels

This zesty fish dish will become a dinnertime staple

2 ratings
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Fruity Moroccan chicken traybake
A tray of baked chicken pieces with orange slices, red onions, and chunks of squash, garnished with fresh coriander leaves.

Fruity Moroccan chicken traybake

Butternut squash, carrot, orange and apricot make this a fragrant and zesty dish

1 ratings
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Healthy watermelon slushie
Two glasses of watermelon smoothie with mint, raspberries, and watermelon slices, surrounded by fresh fruit, straws, and a yellow cloth on a light surface.

Healthy watermelon slushie

Enjoy this sweet and sour blast of watermelon, raspberries and lime. All our recipes are alcohol-free, as alcohol is a cause of 7 cancers

3 ratings
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Cauliflower cheese monsters
A baked pasta bake topped with melted cheese, decorated with parsley, two radishes, and a slice of red pepper to resemble a smiling face.

Cauliflower cheese monsters

Get creative when cooking with kids by making cheese and pasta monsters

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Vegetable soup with brown rice
A bowl of vegetable soup with broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, rice, and grated cheese on top, served in a blue bowl on a plate with a striped serviette and a spoon.

Vegetable soup with brown rice

Stay healthy on a budget with this meal in a bowl

4 ratings
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Roast chicken and squash salad
A bowl of salad topped with sliced grilled chicken breast, courgette ribbons, sweet potato cubes, mixed leaves, and lentils. Forks, a glass of water, and a small bowl of lentils are nearby on a wooden table.

Roast chicken and squash salad

A healthy and filling salad for any occasion

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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
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Beetroot and mint dip
A bowl of bright pink beetroot houmous garnished with herbs, surrounded by pitta bread, lemon, green vegetables, and bowls of guacamole and salsa.

Beetroot and mint dip

A great alternative to houmous

7 ratings
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Oat berry breakfast bars
Four homemade oat bars with visible berries rest on brown baking paper. A glass bowl of oats and a yellow banana are in the background, all on a rustic blue wooden surface.

Oat berry breakfast bars

Nutritious breakfast on the go

27 ratings
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Easy potato salad
A bowl of creamy potato salad garnished with chopped chives, served in a blue patterned bowl on a checked tablecloth with other food dishes in the background.

Easy potato salad

A lighter take on classic potato salad, with yoghurt & crème fraiche

1 ratings
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