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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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Spaghetti bolognese with butternut squash
Spaghetti bolognese with butternut squash

Spaghetti bolognese with butternut squash

Creamy butternut squash is the perfect addition to this much-loved classic

4 ratings
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Spaghetti bake with butter beans
Spaghetti bake with butter beans

Spaghetti bake with butter beans

A flavourful veggie twist on a classic one-pot dish

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Homemade pasta sauce
A bowl of spiral pasta topped with chunky tomato sauce and fresh basil leaves, with a fork resting on the bowl, set on a wooden table.

Homemade pasta sauce

It’s quick, cheap and easy to make your own pasta sauce. Our recipe is great for children and packed with veg.

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Berry trifle
A layered trifle in a glass dish with a red jelly base, sponge pieces, yellow custard, whipped cream, blackberries, and chocolate shavings, set on a light surface with festive decorations in the background.

Berry trifle

This alcohol-free feast will become a firm favourite. Satisfy trifle cravings within this low-fat and low-sugar recipe.

2 ratings
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Spaghetti bolognese with butternut squash
Spaghetti bolognese with butternut squash

Spaghetti bolognese with butternut squash

Creamy butternut squash is the perfect addition to this much-loved classic

4 ratings
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Roast chicken with vegetables
A roasted whole chicken garnished with herbs, surrounded by carrots and onions on a platter. A bowl of potatoes and a small gravy jug are in the background.

Roast chicken with vegetables

This herby roast chicken makes a brilliant festive lunch. Any leftover chicken or vegetables can be used for healthy lunches during the week

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Miso sweetcorn soup with harissa butter toast
A bowl of creamy yellow soup topped with seeds and olive oil sits next to a plate with a knife and two slices of bread spread with a reddish paste, all on a distressed blue wooden table.

Miso sweetcorn soup with harissa butter toast

The sweetness of sweetcorn is boosted by the savoury umami to make a balanced and comforting soup for people living with cancer

4 ratings
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Chicken and chickpea burgers
A hand holding a veggie burger with lettuce, tomato, and creamy sauce in a wholemeal bun, against a light purple background.

Chicken and chickpea burgers

A protein-rich supper that’s quick to create on a busy weeknight

6 ratings
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Mixed vegetable and red lentil curry
A large blue frying pan filled with a colourful vegetable curry including peas, carrots, sweetcorn, and green beans, garnished with dollops of yoghurt. A wooden spoon rests in the pan on a checked cloth.

Mixed vegetable and red lentil curry

A healthy, gluten-free curry that will tick off your 5 A DAY in one helping!

4 ratings
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Breakfast omelette rolls
A seeded wholegrain bun filled with a folded omelette containing greens and tomatoes, served on a plate with fresh spinach leaves.

Breakfast omelette rolls

A healthy, filling breakfast – or ideal as a hearty lunchtime treat

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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

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Mediterranean one-pan chicken
A bowl of cooked chicken pieces with colourful vegetables, including courgette, tomatoes, and olives, garnished with herbs. A slice of bread and a bowl of black olives are in the background.

Mediterranean one-pan chicken

A Mediterranean diet can help to reduce your risk of weight gain, so try this summery dish

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Tuna bean salad
A white bowl filled with a salad made of tuna, chopped tomatoes, white beans, parsley, and dressing, set on a wooden table with spring onions and olive oil in the background.

Tuna bean salad

Try this easy packed lunch idea one day this week, it’s packed with protein, fibre, and vitamin C

2 ratings
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Salmon pasta bake
Baked pasta bake in a white dish, topped with golden breadcrumbs and grated cheese. A serving spoon rests in the dish, and part of the bake has been served, revealing pasta and tomato sauce.

Salmon pasta bake

A simple pasta bake with the added bonus of omega-3

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