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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 with roasted pepper and butternut squash
A bowl of rotini pasta with roasted sweet potato cubes, cherry tomatoes, sliced onions, and pumpkin seeds, served on a white wooden table with a fork, pumpkin seeds, and half a red pepper nearby.

Pasta with roasted pepper and butternut squash

This hearty dish contains 3 of your 5 A DAY caramelised to perfection

3 ratings
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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

2 ratings
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Eggs Florentine
A plate with wholegrain toast topped with sautéed spinach and a poached egg with runny yolk, served alongside a bunch of roasted cherry tomatoes.

Eggs Florentine

This version of a classic dish is simple and nutritious

1 ratings
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Crispy stuffed mushrooms
Stuffed mushrooms topped with breadcrumbs and a slice of tomato, arranged on a bed of mixed leafy greens, served on a wooden platter.

Crispy stuffed mushrooms

Substitute steak for these delightfully garlicky bites

2 ratings
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Roasted garlic dal
A bowl of creamy yellow lentil dahl topped with caramelised onions and fresh coriander, served with pieces of naan on a rustic blue wooden table.

Roasted garlic dal

This mellow lentil and garlic dish is perfect for a snack, side dish or lunch, and it’s been created by Ryan Riley specially for people with cancer

2 ratings
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Paprika chicken drumsticks
A wooden chopping board with roast chicken drumsticks, baked potato wedges, and two ears of sweetcorn on the cob—one wrapped in foil—on a light-coloured tabletop.

Paprika chicken drumsticks

All the taste of a takeaway at a fraction of the cost and with no added salt

4 ratings
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Caramelised banana porridge with nutty granola
A bowl of porridge topped with granola and banana slices sits on a rustic blue table, next to a tray of granola with a spoon, and a pink cup of tea with a tea bag.

Caramelised banana porridge with nutty granola

This recipe contains healthier fats from the nuts and is full of slow-release energy from the oats

4 ratings
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Healthy watermelon slushie
Healthy watermelon slushie (pink cooling)

Healthy watermelon slushie

Enjoy this sweet and sour blast of watermelon, raspberries and lime. All our recipes are alcohol-free, as alcohol is a cause of 7 cancers

3 ratings
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Miso and tahini chicken with chermoula ratatouille
Roasted chicken thighs with a creamy sauce served on top of sliced, roasted vegetables including courgette, aubergine, and peppers in a white baking dish on a green tablecloth and next to a yellow serviette.

Miso and tahini chicken with chermoula ratatouille

If you love your veggies, this dish contains 6 of your 5 A DAY! Not only this, but its blend of ingredients work wonderfully together to create an unforgettable homecooked experience

3 ratings
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Roast chicken and squash salad
A bowl of salad topped with sliced grilled chicken breast, courgette ribbons, sweet potato cubes, mixed leaves, and lentils. Forks, a glass of water, and a small bowl of lentils are nearby on a wooden table.

Roast chicken and squash salad

A healthy and filling salad for any occasion

1 ratings
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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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Mediterranean egg scramble
A plate with scrambled eggs mixed with diced vegetables and herbs, served on a slice of toasted bread. A coffee cup and a spice rack are blurred in the background.

Mediterranean egg scramble

Wake up to 3 of your 5 A DAY in this scrumptious breakfast packed with delicious and nutritious vegetables

2 ratings
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Thai chicken curry with aubergine
A bowl of stir-fried chicken with baby corn, mangetout, aubergine, and herbs, garnished with a lime wedge, set on a green surface with wooden chopsticks beside the bowl.

Thai chicken curry with aubergine

Bring aromatic flavours of south-east Asia into your kitchen with this fragrant coconut-based curry

2 ratings
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Almond and coffee biscotti
Two pieces of biscotti sit on a brown serviette, with a white cup and saucer filled with black coffee and a spoon in the background on a wooden table.

Almond and coffee biscotti

These nutty Italian biscuits are perfect for dunking in a cup of coffee

4 ratings
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