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Winter vegetable minestrone
A bowl of spaghetti in tomato-based sauce with chopped vegetables and spinach, placed on a beige surface next to a folded serviette and a spoon.

Winter vegetable minestrone

Filling and bursting with seasonal veggies and aromatic herbs

2 ratings
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Salmon pasta bake
Baked pasta bake in a white dish, topped with golden breadcrumbs and grated cheese. A serving spoon rests in the dish, and part of the bake has been served, revealing pasta and tomato sauce.

Salmon pasta bake

A simple pasta bake with the added bonus of omega-3

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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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Autumn bramble
Autumn bramble

Autumn bramble

A refreshing drink made with fruit from the harvest

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Salmon with a nut and seed crust
A piece of baked salmon with a crunchy herb crust sits on mashed potatoes, garnished with coriander leaves, on a light blue plate. In the background are a cup of peas, a fork, and a glass of water with lime.

Salmon with a nut and seed crust

This simple salmon dish is packed with goodness and can help people living with cancer to take in more calories

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Sweet and sour chicken
A metal bowl filled with a colourful stir-fry of tofu, red and green peppers, pineapple, and coriander. Next to it is a bowl of fried rice with vegetables, a spoon, and chopsticks on a wooden surface.

Sweet and sour chicken

A healthier version of a Chinese takeaway favourite providing more than two of your 5 A DAY

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Virgin Mary
Three tall glasses of Bloody Mary cocktails with ice, garnished with celery sticks and lemon wedges, sit on a blue and white striped cloth on a wooden surface.

Virgin Mary

Quench your thirst with this delicious mocktail version of a Bloody Mary, which counts as one of your 5 A DAY

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Ginger zinger
Two glasses of a light, fizzy drink with ice, garnished with lime slices and purple-striped straws, sit on a green board. Lime wedges and ginger root are nearby, with a blurred background.

Ginger zinger

This alcohol-free zesty combination of ginger and lime is low in calories but bursting with flavour.

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Mackerel and sweetcorn pasta
A bowl of rotini pasta mixed with sweetcorn, diced courgette, tomatoes, and pieces of chicken, served on a light wooden table with another bowl and a glass of iced drink in the background.

Mackerel and sweetcorn pasta

Not only is this is a budget-busting recipe, but it’s highly adaptable depending on what you have in your store cupboard

3 ratings
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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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Winter vegetable minestrone
A bowl of spaghetti in tomato-based sauce with chopped vegetables and spinach, placed on a beige surface next to a folded serviette and a spoon.

Winter vegetable minestrone

Filling and bursting with seasonal veggies and aromatic herbs

2 ratings
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Salsa verde cod tray bake
Salsa verde cod tray bake

Salsa verde cod tray bake

Easy to prepare, easy to love, and packed with nutrients, this recipe is designed by a nutritionist for people living with or beyond cancer

5 ratings
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Gardener’s pie
A baked vegetable shepherd’s pie with a golden, scalloped potato topping in a round dish. Part of the pie is scooped out, revealing mixed vegetables and beans in a tomato sauce. A spoon and a bowl of green beans are nearby.

Gardener’s pie

A hearty main dish that won’t break the bank

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Mince pie apples
Six halved baked apples topped with sliced almonds and dried fruit, arranged on a patterned plate. A cinnamon stick and a bowl of cream or yoghurt are nearby on a dark surface.

Mince pie apples

Festive doesn’t have to mean fattening

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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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