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Lemon, basil and mint pesto pasta
Two plates of orecchiette pasta tossed with green pesto sauce and rocket leaves are set on a light blue, rustic wooden surface. A fork rests on one of the plates.

Lemon, basil and mint pesto pasta

A tangy, delicious and flavourful dish! And the wholemeal pasta provides you with a great source of fibre

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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Spaghetti tuna bolognese
Spaghetti tuna bolognese

Spaghetti tuna bolognese

This bolognese uses tuna instead of beef mince, and fish is important to eat because it has lots of nutrients like omega-3 and vitamin D

7 ratings
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Warm winter punch
Two clear glass mugs filled with orange-coloured beverage, garnished with slices of orange and apple. The mugs sit on a wooden surface near coloured pencils, with a grey fabric in the background.

Warm winter punch

This warm and fruity winter punch is a great alternative to hot chocolate on cold evenings. Perfect recipe for Halloween!

13 ratings
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Broccoli, chickpea and pesto bowl
A white bowl filled with broccoli, green beans, and chickpeas sits on a grey surface. A small jar of chickpeas, a mortar with green pesto, a fork and serviette, and a pinch bowl of salt are nearby.

Broccoli, chickpea and pesto bowl

Nutritionist and cookery writer Madeleine Shaw shares one of her favourite recipes

2 ratings
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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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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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Cheat’s salmon risotto
Salmon risotto

Cheat’s salmon risotto

A quick fish risotto with peas and cream cheese. This lighter version takes out the hassle – creating a speedy supper in just 20 minutes

8 ratings
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Chocolate chip banana bread
Sliced banana bread with chocolate chips is displayed on a wooden board, with whole bananas blurred in the background.

Chocolate chip banana bread

A sweet treat perfect for tea-time or in the office

2 ratings
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Pesto turkey kebabs
Grilled vegetable and chicken kebabs with courgette, red pepper, and herbs, served on a tray with a bowl of creamy herbed dipping sauce and fresh mint garnish.

Pesto turkey kebabs

With homemade pesto, this kebab recipe will look good on any table

1 ratings
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Roasted fish with herby potatoes
Roasted fish with herby potatoes

Roasted fish with herby potatoes

Using lemon and oregano gives the fish an amazing Mediterranean flavour

26 ratings
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Roast salmon and pesto traybake
Four seasoned salmon fillets on a bed of roasted cherry tomatoes, courgette ribbons, and potatoes, garnished with fresh basil leaves. Lemon wedges are on a blue and white cloth nearby.

Roast salmon and pesto traybake

This fish dish is packed with Mediterranean flavours and is a great source of omega-3

1 ratings
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Fish tacos
Two fish tacos topped with chopped coriander, diced tomatoes, and sauce on a wooden board, served with lemon slices, red cabbage, salsa, tortilla crisps, and a side of creamy dip.

Fish tacos

Think you know all about tacos? Think again!

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Prawn, cucumber and mayo baguette
A baguette sandwich filled with prawns, cucumber slices, and shredded lettuce sits on a wooden board with fresh herbs in the background.

Prawn, cucumber and mayo baguette

A healthy upgrade on a lunchtime classic

1 ratings
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Vegetable samosas
Four baked triangular pastries on a baking tray lined with baking parchment, with one pastry slightly open to reveal a colourful vegetable filling including carrots and greens. The tray is on a white marble surface.

Vegetable samosas

These veggie samosas are quick and easy to make, tasty to eat and healthy too.

4 ratings
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