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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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Pasta e fagioli
A bowl of pasta with rigatoni, chickpeas, cauliflower, carrots, and tomatoes in a tomato-based sauce, served with fresh spinach and cabbage on the side, on a grey textured cloth.

Pasta e fagioli

A chunky vegetable, bean and pasta dish that’s great for all the family

2 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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Asian prawn noodle salad
A white bowl filled with stir-fried noodles, prawns, sliced red chilli, mangetout, and julienned carrots, garnished with fresh coriander, sits on a patterned placemat.

Asian prawn noodle salad

A satisfying noodle salad with a fiery kick!

6 ratings
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Prawn gumbo
A pot of prawn jambalaya with rice, tomatoes, okra, celery, and spring onions, garnished with herbs and white beans, sits on a cooling rack.

Prawn gumbo

Our easy gumbo recipe is a twist on an American classic

2 ratings
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Prawn skewers
Grilled prawn skewers on a plate with fresh rocket and lime wedges, alongside a bowl of dipping sauce and extra lime on a light blue surface.

Prawn skewers

Marinade your king prawns in chilli, cumin, paprika, garlic and lime, and serve with a Mediterranean tomato and mozarella salad to make your BBQ go with a zing.

2 ratings
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Gazpacho
A glass jug and two white cups filled with creamy tomato soup sit on a table; each cup has a spoon, and a small bowl of ground black pepper is nearby. A mauve cloth is draped in the background.

Gazpacho

A cool Spanish soup brimming with tomatoes, peppers and cucumber

1 ratings
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Charred sweetcorn salad with a chilli and lime oil
Grilled corn on the cob served on a bed of rocket, fresh basil, and tomato wedges, garnished with pine nuts, on a blue-patterned platter and a yellow plate, set on a blue tablecloth.

Charred sweetcorn salad with a chilli and lime oil

A rollercoaster for the tastebuds

4 ratings
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Broccoli and basil soup
A bowl of creamy green soup garnished with fresh basil leaves, served in a white decorative plate with a silver spoon. Brown bread slices and a knitted grey cloth are nearby.

Broccoli and basil soup

Enjoy this quick and warming green soup all year round

4 ratings
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Bulgur wheat with red pepper and herbs
A bowl of couscous topped with colourful roasted vegetables, including red peppers, carrots, and purple onions, sits next to a silver serving spoon on a green and grey cloth.

Bulgur wheat with red pepper and herbs

Serve up a surprise with these delicious grains, bursting with Mediterranean flavours

2 ratings
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Courgette and pepper ratatouille with fish
A plate with a fillet of white fish served on a bed of sautéed vegetables, including yellow peppers, courgette, and tomatoes, with a fork beside the plate. A bowl of green beans is in the background.

Courgette and pepper ratatouille with fish

A wonderfully versatile way to top up your 5 A DAY

7 ratings
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Turkey and courgette burgers
Two grilled chicken burgers with lettuce, tomato, and tzatziki sauce are served on wholemeal buns, garnished with fresh mint, and placed on a wooden board with lemon wedges and extra sauce on the side.

Turkey and courgette burgers

Using lean turkey mince is a great, healthier alternative to red meat – and the lemon zest and juice add a freshness to a usually heavy BBQ meal

2 ratings
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Roasted veg baguette
A wholemeal baguette sandwich filled with grilled vegetables, including aubergine, courgette, red onions, and peppers, sits on a wooden board with a bowl of salad and a mug in the background.

Roasted veg baguette

Colourful, flavour-packed veggie sarnie that everyone will enjoy. Choose whichever vegetables work for you

1 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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Bread sauce
A bowl of creamy white mashed root vegetables, topped with ground pepper, sits on a chequered cloth next to a dish of red cranberry sauce and a green bay leaf.

Bread sauce

A delicious accompaniment to roast chicken and turkey

3 ratings
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