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Pasta puttanesca
A bowl of spaghetti with tomato sauce, black olives, chopped tomatoes, and fresh basil leaves, served in a patterned dish on a textured placemat, with an onion and pepper mill in the background.

Pasta puttanesca

A healthier version of ‘tart’s spaghetti’ that adds a bit of fire to your supper.

1 ratings
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Cheesy tuna pasta bake
A casserole dish filled with baked pasta, green beans, sweetcorn, and a golden breadcrumb topping, with a large serving spoon resting inside. Some pasta has been served, revealing the mixed ingredients. A bowl of leafy greens is nearby.

Cheesy tuna pasta bake

Make this one-dish meal from store cupboard ingredients

6 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

2 ratings
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Cranberry and orange cheesecake
A cheesecake with a crumbly base, topped with a thick layer of whipped cream and a generous portion of cranberry sauce, sits on a wooden board. Some slices are cut, and cranberries are scattered around.

Cranberry and orange cheesecake

Inspired by Christmas, delicious all year round

2 ratings
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Individual apple and strawberry crumbles
Two ramekins filled with fruit cobbler topped with golden, crumbly scone topping, set on a dark tray beside a red cloth. Red fruit filling slightly overflows the edges.

Individual apple and strawberry crumbles

A healthier version of Britain’s much-loved fruit crumble, use deep-sided ramekins to fit in more fruit

2 ratings
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Any vegetable soup
A bowl of smooth orange soup garnished with fresh parsley and black pepper, with a spoon resting inside. The bowl sits on a striped cloth next to another partial bowl of soup and a glass of water.

Any vegetable soup

This simple recipe works with almost any vegetable such as squash, pumpkin, cauliflower, courgette or broccoli. Reduce your food waste and rustle up a delicious, warming homemade soup.

5 ratings
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Banana and date muffins
Six golden-brown muffins in paper cases sit on a cooling rack. Nearby are a wooden spoon dusted with flour, a ripe banana, and a small bowl of dates on a rustic wooden table.

Banana and date muffins

The perfect grab-and-go snack that’s lower in calories than many shop-bought alternatives

20 ratings
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Indian lentil soup
Lentil soup

Indian lentil soup

Our quick and easy lentil soup will help satisfy any cravings for an Indian takeaway

1 ratings
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Gazpacho
A glass jug and two white cups filled with creamy tomato soup sit on a table; each cup has a spoon, and a small bowl of ground black pepper is nearby. A mauve cloth is draped in the background.

Gazpacho

A cool Spanish soup brimming with tomatoes, peppers and cucumber

1 ratings
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Italian chicken parcel
A foil packet with a seasoned chicken breast, cherry tomatoes, red onion slices, and sweet potato rounds, ready to be cooked or served, placed on a red cloth.

Italian chicken parcel

Save on the washing up with this Italian-inspired meal for one

1 ratings
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Cucumber cooler
A glass of sparkling drink with ice, cucumber slices, and a sprig of mint, set on a table with gold confetti and a second similar drink in the background.

Cucumber cooler

Refresh your tea party guests with this light and summery drink

3 ratings
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Chicken moussaka
A rectangular baking dish filled with a cheesy, golden-brown casserole. The dish is partially served, revealing layers of vegetables and beans inside. A serving spoon and a bowl of rice are nearby on a red chequered cloth.

Chicken moussaka

Try this healthier take on a Mediterranean classic, which uses frozen and tinned veg to keep the cost down

5 ratings
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Zaatar lamb with preserved lemon houmous
A green bowl with seasoned grilled meat, gnocchi, creamy sauce, pomegranate seeds, fresh herbs, and olive oil. A smaller plate with gnocchi is in the background on a green tablecloth.

Zaatar lamb with preserved lemon houmous

This mix of lamb chops, herbs, spices and textures create an intriguing meal full of flavour

3 ratings
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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

9 ratings
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Braised red cabbage
A dark bowl filled with cooked red cabbage garnished with small bits of orange zest, placed on a beige cloth next to a silver spoon.

Braised red cabbage

A classic side dish for winter

4 ratings
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