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Tuna spaghetti with green sauce
A black bowl filled with spaghetti coated in green pesto sauce, topped with fresh basil leaves and green peas. The bowl is on a white serviette, with lemons and limes and cutlery placed nearby on a wooden table.

Tuna spaghetti with green sauce

Use canned tuna to make a healthy and filling dinner

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Vegetarian gnocchi
A grey plate with gnocchi, white beans, spinach, mushrooms, and herbs, on a white wooden table. A fork and colourful tulips are beside the plate.

Vegetarian gnocchi

Brimming with mushrooms, this veggie feast is a moreish choice for meat-free Mondays

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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

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Crispy stuffed mushrooms
Stuffed mushrooms topped with breadcrumbs and a slice of tomato, arranged on a bed of mixed leafy greens, served on a wooden platter.

Crispy stuffed mushrooms

Substitute steak for these delightfully garlicky bites

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Oatmeal and raisin scones
A plate with two scones topped with cream and sliced strawberries, next to a knife and a yellow cup of tea. Other scones and a bowl of cream are visible in the background.

Oatmeal and raisin scones

Many of us love a scone – and by using wholemeal flour and oats, topped with fresh strawberries, these are a much healthier option

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Crunchy tuna salad
A bowl of leafy greens topped with a creamy salad mixture and diced red peppers, with a fork lifting a bite-sized portion above the bowl. The bowl sits on a patterned coral-coloured cloth.

Crunchy tuna salad

A healthy lunchbox idea that works for all the family

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Gingerbread muffins
A grey muffin tin holds freshly baked brown muffins, with a few muffins placed on a beige cloth beside it on a wooden surface.

Gingerbread muffins

Our healthy gingerbread muffins recipe is the perfect way to sneak some extra veg into your day this Christmas!

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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

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Fantastic falafel
Overhead view of fresh falafel wraps with lettuce, tomato, shredded carrot, cucumber, and vibrant purple cabbage, served with salad, dipping sauce, and forks on a light blue background.

Fantastic falafel

Falafel are fun to make at home and a great alternative to meatballs.

4 ratings
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Bubble and squeak
Four golden-brown vegetable patties with visible greens and carrots sit on crumpled baking parchment in a roasting tin, beside a metal spatula with a wooden handle.

Bubble and squeak

Use up your leftovers to create this classic, homely dish

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Roast chestnut soup
Roast chestnut soup

Roast chestnut soup

A delicious starter for your Christmas meal that’s low in fat and perfect with a crusty roll

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Spaghetti bolognese
A plate of spaghetti mixed with chopped vegetables and herbs, topped with chopped nuts, sits on a striped cloth serviette beside a fork and another partially visible plate.

Spaghetti bolognese

This version is much healthier but is still incredibly tasty

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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!

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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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Baked potato boats
Three baked potatoes on a white plate, each topped with different fillings: beans, creamy sauce with herbs, and a tuna and sweetcorn mix. A bowl of salad and cutlery are in the background.

Baked potato boats

Jacket potatoes with a choice of tasty toppings

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