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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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Chicken chow mein
A bowl of stir-fried noodles with chicken, broccoli, red pepper, carrots, and leafy greens, served with chopsticks. A smaller bowl and a cup of soy sauce are beside the main bowl.

Chicken chow mein

We love this simple, tasty, Asian-inspired meal that takes no time at all to get on the table

8 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

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Chicken and barley casserole
Chicken and barley casserole

Chicken and barley casserole

Our healthy chicken casserole recipe provides comfort in a bowl

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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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Chocolate apricot bites
Chocolate and apricot bites

Chocolate apricot bites

A chewy and fruity bite that is perfect for a mid-afternoon snack or when you’re craving something sweet.

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Fry-less fry-up
A breakfast plate with scrambled eggs, sautéed mushrooms, wilted spinach, grilled tomato halves, a sausage patty, and two slices of toasted bread on a woven placemat. Knife and fork are placed beside the plate.

Fry-less fry-up

Treat yourself to this healthier alternative to the traditional fry-up

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Spicy bean burgers
A close-up of a veggie burger on a wholemeal bun, layered with lettuce, a colourful veggie patty, and slices of fresh tomato, served on a wooden surface.

Spicy bean burgers

This recipe skips the meat but not the flavour

9 ratings
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Chickpea and aubergine curry
A yellow bowl filled with a colourful vegetable curry featuring chickpeas, green beans, aubergine, tomatoes, and coriander. A spoon rests in the bowl. Brown rice, limes, a lemon, and fresh vegetables are nearby.

Chickpea and aubergine curry

Using only 6 ingredients, this easy vegan curry with chickpeas is a great way to use up aubergine

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Salmon and cucumber terrine
A round mound of creamy dip topped with overlapping cucumber slices and fresh dill, with a wedge cut out to reveal the inside. Served with lemon wedges and greens on a plate.

Salmon and cucumber terrine

A stylish and easy to make festive starter, made with a salmon fillet, cream cheese and cucumber ribbons

1 ratings
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Roast parsnip soup
A bowl of creamy yellow soup garnished with fresh parsley, served with slices of rustic seeded bread. A spoon rests in the bowl, and a grey serviette is visible to the side.

Roast parsnip soup

Our easy soup recipe uses roasted parsnips to provide extra natural sweetness.

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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

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Spaghetti bolognese with butternut squash
Spaghetti bolognese with butternut squash

Spaghetti bolognese with butternut squash

Creamy butternut squash is the perfect addition to this much-loved classic

4 ratings
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Egg fried rice
A black bowl filled with mixed rice, green peas, and herbs sits on a light wooden surface. A spoon rests in the bowl, and part of another dish and a silver spoon are visible nearby.

Egg fried rice

This healthy twist on a Chinese takeaway classic is simple and delicious

3 ratings
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Chicken and lettuce wraps
A plate of fresh lettuce leaves filled with diced cooked chicken, red peppers, and spring onions, arranged in a circular pattern on a round wooden dish.

Chicken and lettuce wraps

Delicious chicken with south-east Asian flavours wrapped in cool, crunchy lettuce

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