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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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Pasta puttanesca
A bowl of spaghetti with tomato sauce, black olives, chopped tomatoes, and fresh basil leaves, served in a patterned dish on a textured placemat, with an onion and pepper mill in the background.

Pasta puttanesca

A healthier version of ‘tart’s spaghetti’ that adds a bit of fire to your supper.

1 ratings
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Cajun salmon with spicy tomato pasta
A plate of cooked salmon fillet served on a bed of spaghetti with sautéed spinach and cherry tomato halves. A folded serviette is beside the plate.

Cajun salmon with spicy tomato pasta

A tasty weeknight dinner that’s ready in 20 minutes

4 ratings
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Oatmeal and raisin scones
A plate with two scones topped with cream and sliced strawberries, next to a knife and a yellow cup of tea. Other scones and a bowl of cream are visible in the background.

Oatmeal and raisin scones

Many of us love a scone – and by using wholemeal flour and oats, topped with fresh strawberries, these are a much healthier option

1 ratings
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Roast squash and kale tartlets
Four filo pastry cups filled with roasted vegetables, leafy greens, and cheese are arranged on a dark speckled plate, garnished with fresh herbs.

Roast squash and kale tartlets

Delicious vegetable and cheese morsels wrapped up in a pastry shell

2 ratings
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Raw fennel salad
A wooden bowl filled with fennel salad garnished with fresh dill, with serving utensils resting inside. A lemon wedge is placed nearby on a blue and beige tablecloth.

Raw fennel salad

This fennel salad is easy to create and goes well with fish or pork, or as a side salad at a BBQ or picnic. It’s so fresh and crunchy with aniseed flavours.

1 ratings
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Simple tinned sardine salad
A bowl of salad with fresh spinach, grated carrots, cauliflower, tinned sardines, and a slice of toasted bread on the side. A fork rests on the salad, and the bowl sits on a striped cloth.

Simple tinned sardine salad

Eat more fish! It’s so easy with this crunchy salad

1 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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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

2 ratings
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Butter bean and almond dip
A bowl of houmous with swirls of olive oil is served alongside a platter of colourful fresh vegetables, including carrots, red pepper strips, sugar snap peas, and endive leaves.

Butter bean and almond dip

Let my butter bean and almond dip help you dump the junk!

1 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

2 ratings
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Mushroom and turkey stroganoff
A baked sweet potato split open and filled with creamy chicken, mushrooms, and green pepper, served on a blue-grey plate with a fork and knife. A glass of water is in the background.

Mushroom and turkey stroganoff

This healthy version of a classic stroganoff is just as satisfying, but lower in fat

2 ratings
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Bean chilli
Bean chilli

Bean chilli

A versatile vegetarian dish

3 ratings
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Salmon and potato fish cakes
A bowl with two golden-brown patties on a bed of fresh rocket leaves and sliced radishes, placed on a wooden table. A wooden salad fork is partially visible in the corner.

Salmon and potato fish cakes

2 ratings
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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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