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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…

Turkey and courgette burgers
Two grilled chicken burgers with lettuce, tomato, and tzatziki sauce are served on wholemeal buns, garnished with fresh mint, and placed on a wooden board with lemon wedges and extra sauce on the side.

Turkey and courgette burgers

Using lean turkey mince is a great, healthier alternative to red meat – and the lemon zest and juice add a freshness to a usually heavy BBQ meal

3 ratings
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Paprika chicken drumsticks
A wooden chopping board with roast chicken drumsticks, baked potato wedges, and two ears of sweetcorn on the cob—one wrapped in foil—on a light-coloured tabletop.

Paprika chicken drumsticks

All the taste of a takeaway at a fraction of the cost and with no added salt

4 ratings
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Peri peri turkey kebabs
Skewers with grilled chunks of orange-coloured chicken, red pepper, and yellow and red cherry tomatoes are arranged on baking parchment, with a plate of salad visible in the background.

Peri peri turkey kebabs

Succulent turkey and colourful tomatoes will be a great change from traditional BBQ food.

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Banana bread
A loaf of seeded, wholegrain bread with a slice cut off sits on a wooden chopping board. A knife lies next to the bread, and a mug is blurred in the background. The bread is topped with various seeds and grains.

Banana bread

A vegan version of the lockdown favourite, packed with healthy nuts and seeds

6 ratings
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Cheesy pasta bake and roast chicken
A table set with baked macaroni cheese, roasted chicken drumsticks in a pan, a bowl of fresh mangetout, a small dish of pepper, and a glass of water.

Cheesy pasta bake and roast chicken

A comforting pasta dish that’s perfect for the colder months and ideal for someone going through cancer treatment

7 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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Coronation chicken
An open-faced sandwich with mixed greens and a creamy chicken salad on wholegrain toast, served on a colourful patterned plate.

Coronation chicken

A delicious twist on a lunchtime classic

3 ratings
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Black bean soup
A bowl of black bean soup garnished with chopped red onion, coriander, a slice of lime, and red chilli, served with lime wedges and pieces of flatbread on a blue plate.

Black bean soup

Our bean soup recipe is a healthier twist on Tex-Mex refried beans

2 ratings
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Peach, pear and parsnip upside down cake
A round cake topped with peach slices, served on a green plate. A slice has been cut and removed, with a knife resting on the plate. The plate sits on a cloth over a wooden table.

Peach, pear and parsnip upside down cake

Not many cakes can boast being one of your 5 A DAY with no added sugar but this upside down cake can

2 ratings
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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.

2 ratings
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Soda bread
A loaf of rustic brown bread with two slices cut, resting on a blue-striped cloth on a wooden table. A white ceramic bowl is in the background.

Soda bread

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Moroccan chickpea soup
A wooden bowl filled with chickpea stew, including diced carrots, tomatoes, herbs, and garnished with fresh coriander, sits on a wooden table beside a cloth serviette and a spoon.

Moroccan chickpea soup

A light and healthy vegetable soup infused with warming spices

6 ratings
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Peri peri chicken with spicy jollof-style rice
Peri-Peri chicken with spicy jollof-style rice recipe

Peri peri chicken with spicy jollof-style rice

A vibrant, flavourful take on your favourite takeway dish

9 ratings
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Butternut squash, chickpea & spinach curry
A white bowl filled with a colourful chickpea, spinach, and vegetable stew garnished with coriander, with a bowl of rice blurred in the background.

Butternut squash, chickpea & spinach curry

This comforting butternut squash and chickpea curry is ready in half an hour and makes a great mid-week meal.

8 ratings
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Broccoli, chickpea and pesto bowl
A white bowl filled with broccoli, green beans, and chickpeas sits on a grey surface. A small jar of chickpeas, a mortar with green pesto, a fork and serviette, and a pinch bowl of salt are nearby.

Broccoli, chickpea and pesto bowl

Nutritionist and cookery writer Madeleine Shaw shares one of her favourite recipes

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