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Lighter lasagne with aubergine pasta
A baked dish of cheesy vegetable lasagne sits in a white, blue-edged dish, topped with melted cheese and black pepper. A serving spoon rests inside, and some grated cheese is visible in a bowl nearby.

Lighter lasagne with aubergine pasta

This low-carb alternative to lasagne is lower in calories but packed with flavour

6 ratings
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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.

5 ratings
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Mackerel and sweetcorn pasta
A bowl of rotini pasta mixed with sweetcorn, diced courgette, tomatoes, and pieces of chicken, served on a light wooden table with another bowl and a glass of iced drink in the background.

Mackerel and sweetcorn pasta

Not only is this is a budget-busting recipe, but it’s highly adaptable depending on what you have in your store cupboard

3 ratings
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Spicy chicken skewers with pineapple salsa
Two grilled chicken kebabs on a plate with pineapple salsa, fresh rocket, and tomato slices. A fork rests nearby on the paper-lined plate, all set on a wooden surface.

Spicy chicken skewers with pineapple salsa

Kebabs with a great combination of flavours and a spicy kick.

1 ratings
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Marmite pasta with porcini and lemon breadcrumbs
A yellow plate of spaghetti with spinach and grated cheese sits on a rustic wooden table, next to a glass of iced tea with a lemon slice and a yellow serviette. Another plate of pasta is partially visible in the background.

Marmite pasta with porcini and lemon breadcrumbs

This dish is inspired by a Nigella Lawson classic

6 ratings
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Vegan sausage rolls
Mini vegan sausage rolls cut in halves are arranged on a wooden board lined with greaseproof paper. Bowls of ketchup and mustard for dipping are nearby, with a glass of water and a spoon in the background.

Vegan sausage rolls

This recipe uses vegan filo pastry and we’ve swapped out the pork for nutritious lentils and mushrooms

5 ratings
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Smoky sardine stuffed peppers
Two red pepper halves filled with a seasoned rice and vegetable mixture, garnished with chopped herbs, sit on a baking tray with scattered bits of filling around them.

Smoky sardine stuffed peppers

Get hooked on fish with this super stuffed red pepper recipe, with oily fish and store cupboard ingredients

5 ratings
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Low-fat granola
Homemade granola

Low-fat granola

This homemade granola makes a great topping for low-fat yoghurt and is a great way to control the sugar

1 ratings
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Chestnut loaf
A sliced vegetable loaf garnished with fresh parsley sits on a wooden chopping board next to a vintage knife; leafy greens and a glass are nearby.

Chestnut loaf

Thrill the vegetarians around the Christmas dinner table with this sumptuous nut loaf recipe

24 ratings
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Udon noodle salad
Rectangular blue plates with noodle stir-fry topped with sliced radishes, broccoli florets, spring onions, and cubes of tofu or seitan. Wooden chopsticks rest nearby on a white surface.

Udon noodle salad

Packed full of Japanese goodness, this salad makes a fabulous packed lunch

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Piccalilli chicken
A rectangular dish filled with a baked vegetable curry, including cauliflower, broccoli, onions, and bay leaves, in a yellow sauce. A large serving spoon rests in the dish on a wooden table next to a blue serviette.

Piccalilli chicken

A new take on chicken supper, with mustard, turmeric and maple syrup

6 ratings
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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

2 ratings
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Chicken stir fry
A colourful stir-fry in a black pan with broccoli, carrots, onions, cabbage, and pieces of chicken, all cooked together.

Chicken stir fry

A quick, easy and tasty substitute for your local takeaway dish

2 ratings
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Virgin sangria
Virgin sangria

Virgin sangria

All the taste of summer in Spain without the alcohol, this recipe can be tweaked for a winter warmer too

1 ratings
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Mediterranean cod
A white plate with a serving of fish in sauce, stewed vegetables with peppers and olives, and two pieces of fried plantain, on a wooden table with a hessian placemat.

Mediterranean cod

A quick and simple dinner inspired by flavours from the Mediterranean

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