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Umami broth minestrone
A bowl of pasta soup with herbs, served in a dark bowl on a rustic wooden table, with a spoon nearby and fresh parsley sprinkled on top.

Umami broth minestrone

This warming broth is high in potassium, which is needed for the nervous system to function normally

7 ratings
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Chilli prawn pasta
A white bowl filled with spaghetti, prawns, sliced red chilli, basil leaves, and a light sauce, placed on a grey textured surface with a lemon, chilli pepper, and striped cloth nearby.

Chilli prawn pasta

A 15-minute meal with a kick

1 ratings
Reeady, steady, go!
Spaghetti with trout and spinach in a lemon and dill sauce
Spaghetti with trout and spinach in a lemon and dill sauce recipe

Spaghetti with trout and spinach in a lemon and dill sauce

This recipe includes one of your recommended portions of oily fish each week, as well as having a delicious citrus twist

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Mincemeat and cranberry tartlets
Golden, baked filo pastry parcels filled with fruit and nuts are arranged on baking parchment over a wooden board. A festive candle and kitchen utensils are in the blurred background.

Mincemeat and cranberry tartlets

The perfect treat for festive parties and a delicious alternative to mince pies

1 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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Mediterranean spaghetti
A light blue bowl with cooked spaghetti on one side, topped with a colourful vegetable and kidney bean tomato sauce featuring courgette, carrots, and red pepper, garnished with fresh herbs.

Mediterranean spaghetti

A vegetarian pasta dish with kidney beans and Mediterranean vegetables

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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

7 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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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

1 ratings
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Yule log
A chocolate Swiss roll cake with a cream and pomegranate filling, topped with pomegranate seeds, sits on a wooden board. Warm, festive lights and red decorations appear softly blurred in the background.

Yule log

A lighter recipe for a Christmas favourite

10 ratings
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Gobi aloo (cauliflower and potato curry)
A blue patterned plate holds a serving of curried cauliflower and potatoes, garnished with herbs and a dollop of yoghurt. A frying pan with more of the dish is visible in the background.

Gobi aloo (cauliflower and potato curry)

This popular Indian dish completely transforms cauliflower

1 ratings
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Garam masala crumbed cod
A plate with breaded fish fillet, a cucumber salad with dill, a lemon wedge, and a drizzle of olive oil. Another plate with similar food is partially visible at the top on a blue surface. A fork is on the plate.

Garam masala crumbed cod

Served with a salt and vinegar cucumber salad for a moreish tangy taste

2 ratings
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Mini apple and apricot crumbles
A white ramekin filled with peach crumble sits on a colourful checked cloth, with a spoon nearby and another dessert ramekin blurred in the background.

Mini apple and apricot crumbles

Our individual apple crumbles have a crunchy oat and sunflower seed topping. Great for using up bruised fruit

2 ratings
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Meat-free lasagne
A slice of vegetable lasagne with a golden, crispy top sits on a plate. The filling includes beans, courgette, and tomato. In the background, there’s a salad of tomato and red onion slices.

Meat-free lasagne

Completely transform this indulgent classic with a few simple swaps

13 ratings
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Berry sparkle
Two wine glasses filled with a clear sparkling drink and blueberries sit on a wooden board. A small dish of blueberries and a pine cone are nearby. A maroon background with gold star garland is in the background.

Berry sparkle

We don’t use alcohol in our recipes as it increases the risk of cancer. Our mocktails are a refreshing alternative for anyone wanting to cut down on booze.

2 ratings
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