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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

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Spaghetti bake with butter beans
Spaghetti bake with butter beans

Spaghetti bake with butter beans

A flavourful veggie twist on a classic one-pot dish

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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

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Homemade chicken kebabs
A grilled pitta stuffed with shredded chicken and fresh greens sits on a blue and white striped plate, garnished with a lemon wedge.

Homemade chicken kebabs

Delicious chicken recipe with celeriac based ‘coleslaw’

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Chicken and mushroom pies
A white ramekin filled with chicken pie topped with golden mashed potato sits on a white plate with a spoonful taken out. A bowl of mixed green salad and another pie are in the background.

Chicken and mushroom pies

Serve up these comforting pies in a pot

8 ratings
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Baked potato boats
Three baked potatoes on a white plate, each topped with different fillings: beans, creamy sauce with herbs, and a tuna and sweetcorn mix. A bowl of salad and cutlery are in the background.

Baked potato boats

Jacket potatoes with a choice of tasty toppings

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Strawberry cooler
Strawberry cooler

Strawberry cooler

A refreshing taste of summer, this strawberry mocktail contains no added sugar with a twist of basil

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Overnight mixed bean salad with orzo
Orzo and bean salad

Overnight mixed bean salad with orzo

A simple but tasty salad which is quick to prepare and suitable for work or school lunches. Great for making the night before.

5 ratings
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Rainbow rice and chicken salad
A bowl of fresh salad with lettuce leaves, diced grilled chicken, chopped peppers, cucumber, sultanas, almonds, and other vegetables, served on a woven placemat with a cup of dressing nearby.

Rainbow rice and chicken salad

Who said salad was boring?! This chicken salad is full of amazing colours and flavours – you would barely think it was a salad

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Black bean falafel
A pitta sandwich filled with falafel balls, chopped lettuce, diced tomatoes, and cucumber slices sits on a wooden board. A bowl of extra diced tomatoes is in the background.

Black bean falafel

A healthy vegan lunch inspired by Middle Eastern cuisine

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Turkey chilli con carne
A plate of chilli with kidney beans, minced meat, and vegetables next to a serving of brown rice, garnished with parsley. A side dish of green beans and lettuce sits nearby.

Turkey chilli con carne

Cut down on red meat with this cheaper, healthier chilli con carne recipe, which uses turkey mince

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Haddock and bean chowder
A bowl of creamy fish chowder with sweetcorn, beans, potato chunks, celery, and herbs, served in a light blue bowl on a grey surface.

Haddock and bean chowder

This healthier version skips on the cream but is still delicious

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Mediterranean one-pan chicken
A bowl of cooked chicken pieces with colourful vegetables, including courgette, tomatoes, and olives, garnished with herbs. A slice of bread and a bowl of black olives are in the background.

Mediterranean one-pan chicken

A Mediterranean diet can help to reduce your risk of weight gain, so try this summery dish

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Coronation chicken
An open-faced sandwich with mixed greens and a creamy chicken salad on wholegrain toast, served on a colourful patterned plate.

Coronation chicken

A delicious twist on a lunchtime classic

3 ratings
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Watercress soup
A white ceramic bowl filled with creamy soup garnished with fresh herbs, placed on a grey polka dot tablecloth with a silver spoon and slices of brown bread on a plate nearby.

Watercress soup

A wartime favourite that’s still a great, nutritious soup!

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