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Rustic Italian pasta and bean soup
A bowl of vegetable soup with pasta, white beans, carrots, spinach, and tomatoes sits on a wooden table. A spoon is in the bowl, and grated cheese is visible in a small dish nearby.

Rustic Italian pasta and bean soup

This chunky soup brings together the best of Mediterranean flavours and is a healthy winter warmer.

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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

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Rainbow tuna pasta pots
Two glass jars filled with layered salad ingredients, including fusilli pasta, chopped tomatoes, tuna, sweetcorn, avocado, and shredded lettuce. Fresh basil leaves and tomatoes are scattered on the table around the jars.

Rainbow tuna pasta pots

Brighten up your lunch with these quick and easy pasta pots

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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.

2 ratings
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Coconut pannacotta with mango sauce
A white panna cotta dessert topped with bright yellow mango sauce and garnished with fresh mint leaves, served on a white plate with a spoon nearby.

Coconut pannacotta with mango sauce

This dinner party dessert is sure to impress

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Pea and celery soup
A white bowl of green soup garnished with fresh herbs and cracked black pepper, served on a white plate with a slice of wholemeal bread. Crumbs and a pepper pot are visible on the wooden table.

Pea and celery soup

8 ratings
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Chana dal
A metal bowl filled with yellow lentil dahl, garnished with mint leaves. In the background, there are small bowls of red and yellow spices, and fresh ginger on a yellow cloth.

Chana dal

A delicious blend of warming spices makes this Indian classic a standout dish

2 ratings
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Scrambled tofu with wholemeal toast
Scrambled tofu on wholegrain toast

Scrambled tofu with wholemeal toast

Vegan alternative to scrambled eggs. High in protein and suitable for those with egg and dairy milk allergies. Customisable and perfect for using up leftover veg!

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Open sandwich with houmous
Open-faced sandwich on wholegrain bread topped with grated beetroot, carrots, rocket, and a lemon wedge, served on a plate with another similar sandwich in the background.

Open sandwich with houmous

Our open sandwich recipe is loaded with homemade houmous and rainbow salad

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Soured cream, pea and mint baked potatoes
A round baking dish filled with creamy potato gratin topped with herbs sits next to a blue plate holding a serving of the gratin. A spoon rests on the plate and a glass with a red drink is in the background.

Soured cream, pea and mint baked potatoes

Soothing soured cream, silky-soft potatoes and mild but umami-rich peas make this a comforting dauphinoise recipe for people with cancer

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Crowned turkey roast with all the trimmings
A roasted turkey garnished with orange slices and herbs sits on a plate, surrounded by mashed potato, gravy, cranberries, roast potatoes, carrots, and Christmas decorations.

Crowned turkey roast with all the trimmings

Enjoy this healthier Christmas lunch with family and friends

3 ratings
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Mediterranean ratatouille
A close-up of colourful ratatouille with courgette, aubergine, tomatoes, onions, and peppers, garnished with a basil leaf, served alongside slices of grilled chicken breast.

Mediterranean ratatouille

This delicious classic dishes up four of your 5 A DAY with a wealth of antioxidants, vitamins and fibre

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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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Turkey and mushroom risotto
Turkey mushroom risotto

Turkey and mushroom risotto

Use leftover turkey to make this warming risotto. Its soft texture makes it ideal for those living with cancer

1 ratings
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Buddha bowl
Buddha bowl

Buddha bowl

Make your Buddha bowl your own and substitute the healthy grains and vegetables for whatever you have available

9 ratings
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