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Minestrone soup
A white mug and saucepan filled with vegetable and bean soup sit on a wooden table, accompanied by a bowl of black pepper and a basket of bread in the background.

Minestrone soup

This pasta-packed vegetarian soup is rich in fibre yet easy to eat – perfect for those living with cancer.

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

4 ratings
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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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Traffic light lollies
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Traffic light lollies

These homemade lollies look like the ones from the shop – but they’re entirely made of fruit so count towards your 5 A DAY!

1 ratings
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Turkey Pilaf
A pan of mixed rice with roast turkey, Brussels sprouts, carrots, parsnips, and dark dried fruit, stirred with a wooden spoon. The dish sits on a festive table with salad, pine cones, and holiday decor nearby.

Turkey Pilaf

Put a spicy spin on your festive leftovers to create a simple yet unforgettable dish.

2 ratings
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Cheat’s salmon risotto
Salmon risotto

Cheat’s salmon risotto

A quick fish risotto with peas and cream cheese. This lighter version takes out the hassle – creating a speedy supper in just 20 minutes

8 ratings
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Vegetable samosas
Four baked triangular pastries on a baking tray lined with baking parchment, with one pastry slightly open to reveal a colourful vegetable filling including carrots and greens. The tray is on a white marble surface.

Vegetable samosas

These veggie samosas are quick and easy to make, tasty to eat and healthy too.

4 ratings
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Lentil dal sandwich
Two stacked sandwiches on wholegrain bread, filled with greens, cucumber slices, red onion, and a yellow spread, on a wooden board with fresh herbs in the background.

Lentil dal sandwich

This is quite complex for a sandwich, but we think the results are worth it. Spices, dal and vegetables make for a super-tasty and different dish

2 ratings
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Chicken and chickpea burgers
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Chicken and chickpea burgers

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

6 ratings
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White fish poke bowl
Three bowls filled with chopped chicken, sliced tomatoes, shredded carrots, purple cabbage, and spring onions on rice, placed on a woven tray with a small bowl of white sauce and a checked serviette.

White fish poke bowl

This Polynesian classic uses frozen fish to keep the cost down and a zingy yoghurt dressing to pep it up

3 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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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

4 ratings
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Chicken and mushroom pies
A white ramekin filled with chicken pie topped with golden mashed potato sits on a white plate with a spoonful taken out. A bowl of mixed green salad and another pie are in the background.

Chicken and mushroom pies

Serve up these comforting pies in a pot

8 ratings
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Parsnip and lentil salad
A salad with roasted parsnip wedges, green leafy vegetables, lentils, and crumbled cheese on a beige plate, with a fork beside it on a wooden table.

Parsnip and lentil salad

A great way to use up leftover roast vegetables, the fibre and protein-rich lentils also contribute to your 5 A DAY.

2 ratings
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Wholemeal bread and butter pudding
A dish of bread and butter pudding with golden, baked slices of bread and sultanas, partially served, sits on a wooden board next to a small bowl and blue cloth.

Wholemeal bread and butter pudding

Bursting with dried fruit, this fibre-rich dish is a comforting dessert perfect for those living with cancer

2 ratings
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