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Summer sizzles

BBQs are in full swing for the summer. But it can be hard to come up with new, healthy ideas. Let us help…

Chicken and chickpea burgers
A hand holding a veggie burger with lettuce, tomato, and creamy sauce in a wholemeal bun, against a light purple background.

Chicken and chickpea burgers

A protein-rich supper that’s quick to create on a busy weeknight

6 ratings
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Beetroot and mint dip
A bowl of bright pink beetroot houmous garnished with herbs, surrounded by pitta bread, lemon, green vegetables, and bowls of guacamole and salsa.

Beetroot and mint dip

A great alternative to houmous

7 ratings
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Easy potato salad
A bowl of creamy potato salad garnished with chopped chives, served in a blue patterned bowl on a checked tablecloth with other food dishes in the background.

Easy potato salad

A lighter take on classic potato salad, with yoghurt & crème fraiche

1 ratings
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Healthy watermelon slushie
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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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Chickpea and aubergine curry
A yellow bowl filled with a colourful vegetable curry featuring chickpeas, green beans, aubergine, tomatoes, and coriander. A spoon rests in the bowl. Brown rice, limes, a lemon, and fresh vegetables are nearby.

Chickpea and aubergine curry

Using only 6 ingredients, this easy vegan curry with chickpeas is a great way to use up aubergine

3 ratings
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Vegetarian stuffed peppers
A yellow pepper stuffed with beans and tomatoes sits on a plate with leafy greens, a slice of wholemeal bread, and the pepper's top next to the main dish.

Vegetarian stuffed peppers

Tender peppers packed with beans, mushrooms and goat’s cheese, this makes a healthy and delicious vegetarian meal. Pulses are a great source of fibre too

2 ratings
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Berry sparkle
Two wine glasses filled with a clear sparkling drink and blueberries sit on a wooden board. A small dish of blueberries and a pine cone are nearby. A maroon background with gold star garland is in the background.

Berry sparkle

We don’t use alcohol in our recipes as it increases the risk of cancer. Our mocktails are a refreshing alternative for anyone wanting to cut down on booze.

2 ratings
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Mincemeat and cranberry tartlets
Golden, baked filo pastry parcels filled with fruit and nuts are arranged on baking parchment over a wooden board. A festive candle and kitchen utensils are in the blurred background.

Mincemeat and cranberry tartlets

The perfect treat for festive parties and a delicious alternative to mince pies

1 ratings
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Cucumber cooler
A glass of sparkling drink with ice, cucumber slices, and a sprig of mint, set on a table with gold confetti and a second similar drink in the background.

Cucumber cooler

Refresh your tea party guests with this light and summery drink

4 ratings
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Maple brulee pears with coconut yoghurt
Roasted pears in a roasting dish with caramelised edges, served in bowls of creamy custard and garnished with currants and herbs, all set on a yellow and white tablecloth.

Maple brulee pears with coconut yoghurt

A healthier alternative to your typical crème brûlée, this sweet treat offers one of your 5 A DAY and tastes great.

2 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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Muffin with asparagus, egg and Hollandaise
A plate with toasted English muffins topped with poached eggs, asparagus, sautéed spinach, and creamy hollandaise sauce, garnished with fresh dill, with a fork and knife beside the plate.

Muffin with asparagus, egg and Hollandaise

Make your weekends taste better with this delicious brunch

1 ratings
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Roast beef with cauliflower horseradish crust
A platter of sliced roast beef surrounded by roasted cauliflower, potatoes, and leeks, set on a festive red and white serviette. A side of leafy greens and a small bowl of sauce are nearby on a white wooden table.

Roast beef with cauliflower horseradish crust

This lean beef roast with fiery horseradish is sure to become a family favourite

2 ratings
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Turkey stir-fry with broccoli and pak choi
A rustic ceramic bowl filled with stir-fried chicken, broccoli, pak choi, sliced spring onions, and noodles, served on a matching plate with wooden chopsticks beside it.

Turkey stir-fry with broccoli and pak choi

Quick and easy for busy evenings, this dish uses turkey which is lower in fat and better value than chicken

4 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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