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Basil and mushroom cannelloni with harissa ricotta
A blue plate with a serving of vegetable lasagne garnished with fresh basil leaves, placed next to a fork and knife. A baking dish of more lasagne and an orange serviette are in the background.

Basil and mushroom cannelloni with harissa ricotta

Cavolo nero is full of nutrients such as vitamins A and C, B-vitamins such as folate, and vitamin K

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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.

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Salmon pasta salad
A bowl of fusilli pasta mixed with rocket, cherry tomatoes, and green beans sits on a chequered cloth with a fork, viewed from above on a light, tiled surface.

Salmon pasta salad

With crunchy sugar snap peas and sweet cherry tomatoes, this zingy salad is great for lunchboxes and picnics

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Baked fish with garden greens
A white plate with cooked white fish topped with a lemon slice, surrounded by mangetout, leafy greens, and microgreens. Slices of rustic bread are in the background, and a fork is placed on a yellow cloth nearby.

Baked fish with garden greens

Use cod or pollock with mangetout, petit pois & watercress for a vibrant, healthy version of homemade fish and chips. Serves 1. Prep time: 20mins

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Spiced apple and cranberry crumble
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Spiced apple and cranberry crumble

Family favourites baked to golden perfection

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Houmous and beetroot salsa wraps
Wholemeal wraps filled with leafy greens, diced beetroot, and a creamy spread, sliced in half and arranged on a wooden board, with a soft-focus green background and chequered tablecloth.

Houmous and beetroot salsa wraps

These vegan wraps can be made in minutes and are perfect for a lunchbox or an alfresco gathering

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Simple tinned sardine salad
A bowl of salad with fresh spinach, grated carrots, cauliflower, tinned sardines, and a slice of toasted bread on the side. A fork rests on the salad, and the bowl sits on a striped cloth.

Simple tinned sardine salad

Eat more fish! It’s so easy with this crunchy salad

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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

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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

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Roasted fish with herby potatoes
Roasted fish with herby potatoes

Roasted fish with herby potatoes

Using lemon and oregano gives the fish an amazing Mediterranean flavour

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Baked apples
Four baked apples with wrinkled skins and dried fruit centres are arranged in a square ceramic baking dish on a wooden surface, with a towel and plates in the background.

Baked apples

A quick and easy pudding that helps you towards 5 A DAY

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Red lentil dip
A bowl of creamy dip, topped with red spices and sesame seeds, sits on a blue and white striped cloth next to a spoon and a plate of cucumber slices.

Red lentil dip

A flavoursome alternative to dal or hummus

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Roasted garlic ramiro peppers
Three roasted red peppers are split open and filled with chopped cherry tomatoes and garlic, arranged on a dark slate serving platter. The peppers appear glossy and slightly wrinkled from roasting.

Roasted garlic ramiro peppers

Sweet peppers bursting with garlicky tomatoes and baked to perfection

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Fry-less fry-up
A breakfast plate with scrambled eggs, sautéed mushrooms, wilted spinach, grilled tomato halves, a sausage patty, and two slices of toasted bread on a woven placemat. Knife and fork are placed beside the plate.

Fry-less fry-up

Treat yourself to this healthier alternative to the traditional fry-up

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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

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