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A plate of fusilli pasta coated in green pesto sauce is served on a beige serviette with a yellow-handled fork, all set on a light wooden surface.

Pasta with easy green sauce

Although delicious, a classic pesto doesn’t contain a portion of your 5 A DAY, but this recipe does. It’s full of protein too so it’s great for growing children

2 ratings

Lemon, basil and mint pesto pasta

Two plates of orecchiette pasta tossed with green pesto sauce and rocket leaves are set on a light blue, rustic wooden surface. A fork rests on one of the plates.

Lemon, basil and mint pesto pasta

A tangy, delicious and flavourful dish! And the wholemeal pasta provides you with a great source of fibre

8 ratings

Easy vegetarian lasagne

Get ready to make veggie lasagne with your family! It’s filled with tasty ingredients and a great way to enjoy a healthier version of lasagne

2 ratings

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Black bean soup

Our bean soup recipe is a healthier twist on Tex-Mex refried beans

2 ratings

Egg, lettuce and tomato sandwich (ELT)

A stacked sandwich with layers of wholegrain bread, lettuce, sliced tomato, hard-boiled egg, and a sprinkle of paprika, held together with a skewer, on a wooden board with apples and vegetables in the background.

Egg, lettuce and tomato sandwich (ELT)

A vegetarian twist on the classic processed meat sarnie

2 ratings

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

1 ratings

Peach, pear and parsnip upside down cake

A round cake topped with peach slices, served on a green plate. A slice has been cut and removed, with a knife resting on the plate. The plate sits on a cloth over a wooden table.

Peach, pear and parsnip upside down cake

Not many cakes can boast being one of your 5 A DAY with no added sugar but this upside down cake can

2 ratings

Turkey and courgette burgers

Two grilled chicken burgers with lettuce, tomato, and tzatziki sauce are served on wholemeal buns, garnished with fresh mint, and placed on a wooden board with lemon wedges and extra sauce on the side.

Turkey and courgette burgers

Using lean turkey mince is a great, healthier alternative to red meat – and the lemon zest and juice add a freshness to a usually heavy BBQ meal

2 ratings

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

Courgette baba ganoush

A bowl of green dip with a spoon sits on a woven placemat, surrounded by cucumber sticks, tortilla crisps, a lemon wedge, and a light green serviette.

Courgette baba ganoush

This popular dip goes well with nachos at a party

1 ratings

Autumn bramble

A refreshing drink made with fruit from the harvest

2 ratings

Pasta e fagioli

A bowl of pasta with rigatoni, chickpeas, cauliflower, carrots, and tomatoes in a tomato-based sauce, served with fresh spinach and cabbage on the side, on a grey textured cloth.

Pasta e fagioli

A chunky vegetable, bean and pasta dish that’s great for all the family

2 ratings

Moroccan vegetable stew

Moroccan flavours combine for a satisfying and hearty meal

2 ratings

Tzatziki dip

A bowl of raita garnished with chopped herbs and spices sits on a wooden table beside a spoon, cucumber slices, and a striped white and blue cloth.

Tzatziki dip

Homemade tzatziki is a delicious and light yoghurt and cucumber dip, and it makes a great snack for the kids with veg sticks.

1 ratings

Peri peri turkey kebabs

Skewers with grilled chunks of orange-coloured chicken, red pepper, and yellow and red cherry tomatoes are arranged on baking parchment, with a plate of salad visible in the background.

Peri peri turkey kebabs

Succulent turkey and colourful tomatoes will be a great change from traditional BBQ food.

1 ratings

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