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Mediterranean spaghetti
A light blue bowl with cooked spaghetti on one side, topped with a colourful vegetable and kidney bean tomato sauce featuring courgette, carrots, and red pepper, garnished with fresh herbs.

Mediterranean spaghetti

A vegetarian pasta dish with kidney beans and Mediterranean vegetables

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Caponata pasta
A bowl of penne pasta mixed with tomato sauce, chunks of aubergine, and garnished with fresh herbs, served on a wooden surface with a fork nearby.

Caponata pasta

Use up aubergine with this delicious and fragrant penne recipe

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Pasta with easy green sauce
A plate of fusilli pasta coated in green pesto sauce is served on a beige serviette with a yellow-handled fork, all set on a light wooden surface.

Pasta with easy green sauce

Although delicious, a classic pesto doesn’t contain a portion of your 5 A DAY, but this recipe does. It’s full of protein too so it’s great for growing children

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Any vegetable soup
A bowl of smooth orange soup garnished with fresh parsley and black pepper, with a spoon resting inside. The bowl sits on a striped cloth next to another partial bowl of soup and a glass of water.

Any vegetable soup

This simple recipe works with almost any vegetable such as squash, pumpkin, cauliflower, courgette or broccoli. Reduce your food waste and rustle up a delicious, warming homemade soup.

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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Leek and sweet potato soup
A pot of creamy yellow soup with black pepper on top sits on a wooden board next to two bread rolls and a baguette. A bowl of soup is in the background, all on a rustic table-top.

Leek and sweet potato soup

A family favourite with a healthy twist, this tasty soup only uses five ingredients.

3 ratings
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Salmon and potato fish cakes
A bowl with two golden-brown patties on a bed of fresh rocket leaves and sliced radishes, placed on a wooden table. A wooden salad fork is partially visible in the corner.

Salmon and potato fish cakes

2 ratings
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Caramelised mango, chilli and lime
Two white speckled bowls filled with creamy yoghurt, topped with golden-brown roasted fruit pieces, fresh herbs, and a sprinkle of cinnamon, set on a textured blue surface.

Caramelised mango, chilli and lime

Served with cinnamon yoghurt, try this fantastic fusion of sweet and sharp flavours

2 ratings
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Cheesy tuna pasta bake
A casserole dish filled with baked pasta, green beans, sweetcorn, and a golden breadcrumb topping, with a large serving spoon resting inside. Some pasta has been served, revealing the mixed ingredients. A bowl of leafy greens is nearby.

Cheesy tuna pasta bake

Make this one-dish meal from store cupboard ingredients

6 ratings
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Red lentil dip
A bowl of creamy dip, topped with red spices and sesame seeds, sits on a blue and white striped cloth next to a spoon and a plate of cucumber slices.

Red lentil dip

A flavoursome alternative to dal or hummus

2 ratings
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Salmon pasta salad
A bowl of fusilli pasta mixed with rocket, cherry tomatoes, and green beans sits on a chequered cloth with a fork, viewed from above on a light, tiled surface.

Salmon pasta salad

With crunchy sugar snap peas and sweet cherry tomatoes, this zingy salad is great for lunchboxes and picnics

1 ratings
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Individual apple and strawberry crumbles
Two ramekins filled with fruit cobbler topped with golden, crumbly scone topping, set on a dark tray beside a red cloth. Red fruit filling slightly overflows the edges.

Individual apple and strawberry crumbles

A healthier version of Britain’s much-loved fruit crumble, use deep-sided ramekins to fit in more fruit

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Pitta chips with chickpea and avocado houmous
A bowl of chunky green dip, garnished with herbs and chickpeas, is surrounded by triangular pitta bread slices on a plate. Fresh parsley is scattered on top and around the pitta.

Pitta chips with chickpea and avocado houmous

Are crisps one of your go-to junk foods? These pitta chips with chickpea and avocado hummus are a perfect swap.

3 ratings
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Cajun salmon with spicy tomato pasta
A plate of cooked salmon fillet served on a bed of spaghetti with sautéed spinach and cherry tomato halves. A folded serviette is beside the plate.

Cajun salmon with spicy tomato pasta

A tasty weeknight dinner that’s ready in 20 minutes

4 ratings
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Peach iced tea
A tall, ridged glass filled with orange iced tea, topped with ice cubes and garnished with a sprig of fresh mint. Blurred background shows lime wedges, mint leaves, and small gold star decorations on the table.

Peach iced tea

Don’t fancy a hot cup of tea at your summer garden party? We have the answer

9 ratings
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