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Minestrone soup
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Minestrone soup

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

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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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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

8 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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Chicken risotto with garlic and lemon
A bowl of risotto topped with green peas and shaved parmesan cheese, served on a wooden board with a fork and fresh basil leaves nearby.

Chicken risotto with garlic and lemon

A quick risotto with a fresh fusion of spring flavours

6 ratings
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Fluffy wholemeal pancakes
Fluffy wholemeal pancakes

Fluffy wholemeal pancakes

These wonderful little pancakes make a comforting weekend breakfast

15 ratings
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Lighter lasagne with aubergine pasta
A baked dish of cheesy vegetable lasagne sits in a white, blue-edged dish, topped with melted cheese and black pepper. A serving spoon rests inside, and some grated cheese is visible in a bowl nearby.

Lighter lasagne with aubergine pasta

This low-carb alternative to lasagne is lower in calories but packed with flavour

6 ratings
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Slow cooker Moroccan chicken tagine
A yellow dish filled with a colourful stew of chicken, chickpeas, and vegetables. Surrounding bowls hold chopped herbs and cooked couscous on a light blue surface.

Slow cooker Moroccan chicken tagine

Serve this warming Moroccan stew with wholewheat couscous and a sprinkle of dried apricots

5 ratings
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Fry-less fry-up
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Fry-less fry-up

Treat yourself to this healthier alternative to the traditional fry-up

3 ratings
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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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Fish tacos with kimchi guacamole
Two soft flour tortillas with breaded fish, guacamole, pickled onions, and coriander on a blue platter, next to a bowl of guacamole with a spoon, and lime wedges on a plate, on a pink tablecloth.

Fish tacos with kimchi guacamole

This recipe relies on lots of different and interesting textures to create sensory excitement for people who may have lost their sense of taste

5 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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Spicy Mexican corn on the cob
A grilled ear of corn on the cob sits on foil, topped with crumbled cheese, coriander, and chilli powder. Lime wedges are on the side, with a bowl of creamy sauce nearby on a patterned surface.

Spicy Mexican corn on the cob

This is a traditional Mexican snack, but made healthier by cutting out the butter and using feta cheese instead

1 ratings
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Mixed vegetable and red lentil curry
A large blue frying pan filled with a colourful vegetable curry including peas, carrots, sweetcorn, and green beans, garnished with dollops of yoghurt. A wooden spoon rests in the pan on a checked cloth.

Mixed vegetable and red lentil curry

A healthy, gluten-free curry that will tick off your 5 A DAY in one helping!

5 ratings
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Beef, red pepper and mushroom goulash
Beef, red pepper and mushroom goulash

Beef, red pepper and mushroom goulash

A comforting stew that helps you limit your red meat intake

2 ratings
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