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Cheesy vegetable pasta bake
A baked casserole with pasta, peas, sweetcorn, and melted cheese, topped with sliced tomatoes, sits in a square dish. A serving has been removed and is on a plate in the background. A large serving spoon rests nearby.

Cheesy vegetable pasta bake

A veg-packed twist on a cheesy family favourite

2 ratings
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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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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
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Citrus salmon parcels
Baked salmon fillet topped with shredded vegetables in foil, served with tenderstem broccoli, a lemon wedge, and a portion of quinoa on a white plate. A fish slice is placed beside the plate.

Citrus salmon parcels

This zesty fish dish will become a dinnertime staple

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Vegetable Cumberland pie
A baked dish of vegetable Cumberland pie

Vegetable Cumberland pie

Eating a rainbow of fruit and vegetables every day helps protect against cancer – and this potato-topped pie recipe contains 4 of your 5 A DAY portions in one meal.

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Panzanella soup
Two bowls of creamy tomato soup, each garnished with a fresh basil leaf. Three ripe tomatoes and some basil leaves are placed nearby on a light-coloured surface.

Panzanella soup

Packed with veg, this soup is delicious hot or cold!

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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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Berry and oat crumble
Berry and oat crumble recipe

Berry and oat crumble

Once you know how to rub butter into flour you can make pastry, crumbles or biscuits. Make sure your butter is really cold before you start

4 ratings
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Fruity oat flapjacks
Two homemade oat flapjacks with sultanas and dried fruit are placed on a striped plate. A blurred label and colourful background are visible behind the plate.

Fruity oat flapjacks

Your summer tea party simply MUST feature these healthy golden treats made with reduced-fat spread.

4 ratings
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Baked cod with homemade tomato salsa
A plate with baked white fish topped with diced tomatoes and herbs, served with green beans, sliced baby potatoes, and lime wedges. A fork, knife, and glass with a lime slice are in the background.

Baked cod with homemade tomato salsa

An easy way to eat fresh fish

5 ratings
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Courgette and pepper ratatouille with fish
A plate with a fillet of white fish served on a bed of sautéed vegetables, including yellow peppers, courgette, and tomatoes, with a fork beside the plate. A bowl of green beans is in the background.

Courgette and pepper ratatouille with fish

A wonderfully versatile way to top up your 5 A DAY

7 ratings
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Mince pie apples
Six halved baked apples topped with sliced almonds and dried fruit, arranged on a patterned plate. A cinnamon stick and a bowl of cream or yoghurt are nearby on a dark surface.

Mince pie apples

Festive doesn’t have to mean fattening

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Jazzy beans on toast
Two slices of toasted bread topped with a mixture of white and red beans in tomato sauce, garnished with chopped herbs. A bowl of the same bean mixture and a small dish of crumbled cheese are nearby.

Jazzy beans on toast

Baked beans can be surprisingly high in salt and sugar. Making your own beans on toast is simple; it lowers the sugar and salt content as well as adding two of your 5 A DAY

7 ratings
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Spaghetti with salmon and spinach

Spaghetti with salmon and spinach

This quick and healthy pasta dish, inspired by Swedish gravlax, is a tasty way to eat more oily fish

2 ratings
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Chimichurri
A bowl of chimichurri sauce with a spoon, surrounded by fresh parsley, red chilli slices, garlic, and a bottle of olive oil on a wooden chopping board.

Chimichurri

Chimichurri is a South American sauce or dip, great for serving with grilled food

1 ratings
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