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Umami broth minestrone
A bowl of pasta soup with herbs, served in a dark bowl on a rustic wooden table, with a spoon nearby and fresh parsley sprinkled on top.

Umami broth minestrone

This warming broth is high in potassium, which is needed for the nervous system to function normally

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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

4 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.

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Citrus salmon parcels
Baked salmon fillet topped with shredded vegetables in foil, served with tenderstem broccoli, a lemon wedge, and a portion of quinoa on a white plate. A fish slice is placed beside the plate.

Citrus salmon parcels

This zesty fish dish will become a dinnertime staple

2 ratings
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Lighter chocolate mousse
A glass tumbler filled with chocolate mousse and topped with fresh raspberries. A spoon with chocolate mousse is resting on the rim, and more tumblers of mousse and raspberries are blurred in the background.

Lighter chocolate mousse

The perfect treat for chocolate lovers, with a berry nice fruity flourish

2 ratings
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Sweet potato hash with poached eggs
A plate with sweet potato hash browns, poached eggs, fresh spinach leaves, and diced avocado, garnished with chopped chives.

Sweet potato hash with poached eggs

Breakfast just got better with this nutritious veggie feast

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Chocolate and orange frozen yoghurt bar
Several pieces of white chocolate bark with orange zest, cranberries, and nuts are arranged on a white plate. A whole orange and orange slices are visible in the background on a green patterned cloth.

Chocolate and orange frozen yoghurt bar

It’s easy to make frozen yoghurt bars with our festive recipe

2 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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Sweet potato pancakes with carrot and onion
Sweet potato pancakes

Sweet potato pancakes with carrot and onion

Brighten up your brunch with these sweet and savoury pancakes; perfect with chicken, fish or veg

8 ratings
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Minestrone soup
A white mug and saucepan filled with vegetable and bean soup sit on a wooden table, accompanied by a bowl of black pepper and a basket of bread in the background.

Minestrone soup

This pasta-packed vegetarian soup is rich in fibre yet easy to eat – perfect for those living with cancer.

4 ratings
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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

67 ratings
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Baked apples
Four baked apples with wrinkled skins and dried fruit centres are arranged in a square ceramic baking dish on a wooden surface, with a towel and plates in the background.

Baked apples

A quick and easy pudding that helps you towards 5 A DAY

1 ratings
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Lentil chilli bake
Lentil chilli bake recipe

Lentil chilli bake

A veggie-friendly makeover of your favourite comfort food, with fibre-rich lentils

6 ratings
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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
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Indian lentil soup
Lentil soup

Indian lentil soup

Our quick and easy lentil soup will help satisfy any cravings for an Indian takeaway

1 ratings
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