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Umami broth minestrone
A bowl of pasta soup with herbs, served in a dark bowl on a rustic wooden table, with a spoon nearby and fresh parsley sprinkled on top.

Umami broth minestrone

This warming broth is high in potassium, which is needed for the nervous system to function normally

7 ratings
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Spaghetti bake with butter beans
Spaghetti bake with butter beans

Spaghetti bake with butter beans

A flavourful veggie twist on a classic one-pot dish

4 ratings
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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

1 ratings
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Pasta puttanesca
A bowl of spaghetti with tomato sauce, black olives, chopped tomatoes, and fresh basil leaves, served in a patterned dish on a textured placemat, with an onion and pepper mill in the background.

Pasta puttanesca

A healthier version of ‘tart’s spaghetti’ that adds a bit of fire to your supper.

1 ratings
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Panzanella soup
Two bowls of creamy tomato soup, each garnished with a fresh basil leaf. Three ripe tomatoes and some basil leaves are placed nearby on a light-coloured surface.

Panzanella soup

Packed with veg, this soup is delicious hot or cold!

1 ratings
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Lighter chocolate mousse
A glass tumbler filled with chocolate mousse and topped with fresh raspberries. A spoon with chocolate mousse is resting on the rim, and more tumblers of mousse and raspberries are blurred in the background.

Lighter chocolate mousse

The perfect treat for chocolate lovers, with a berry nice fruity flourish

2 ratings
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Leek and potato Spanish omelette
A sliced Spanish omelette with potatoes, garnished with chopped green herbs, on a white plate. One slice is served separately on a red plate, placed on a blue placemat over a rustic wooden table.

Leek and potato Spanish omelette

A pastry-free vegetarian quiche that’s ready in minutes – cooking for one couldn’t be easier

1 ratings
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Egg, lettuce and tomato sandwich (ELT)
A stacked sandwich with layers of wholegrain bread, lettuce, sliced tomato, hard-boiled egg, and a sprinkle of paprika, held together with a skewer, on a wooden board with apples and vegetables in the background.

Egg, lettuce and tomato sandwich (ELT)

A vegetarian twist on the classic processed meat sarnie

2 ratings
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Spinach and sweet potato curry
Spinach and sweet potato curry

Spinach and sweet potato curry

A hearty one-pot vegan curry

12 ratings
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Sardine salad with roast cauliflower
Two cooked whole fish served on a bed of fresh spinach leaves, roasted yellow pepper, and cauliflower florets, garnished with chopped herbs on a white plate.

Sardine salad with roast cauliflower

Enjoy the flavours of the Mediterranean with this fish salad

2 ratings
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Vegetable soup with brown rice
A bowl of vegetable soup with broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, rice, and grated cheese on top, served in a blue bowl on a plate with a striped serviette and a spoon.

Vegetable soup with brown rice

Stay healthy on a budget with this meal in a bowl

4 ratings
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Banana and blackberry baked oats
Banana and blackberry baked oats recipe

Banana and blackberry baked oats

Packed with blackberries and high-fibre oats, this dessert can be made in the oven or microwave

6 ratings
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Thai chicken curry with aubergine
A bowl of stir-fried chicken with baby corn, mangetout, aubergine, and herbs, garnished with a lime wedge, set on a green surface with wooden chopsticks beside the bowl.

Thai chicken curry with aubergine

Bring aromatic flavours of south-east Asia into your kitchen with this fragrant coconut-based curry

2 ratings
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Lentil shepherd’s pie
A baked vegetable shepherd’s pie with a golden cheese topping sits in a round dish with a serving spoon inside. Next to it is a bowl of fresh green beans, all on a rustic wooden table.

Lentil shepherd’s pie

Cut down on red meat with this hearty, healthier version of a British classic

4 ratings
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Sweet potato pancakes with carrot and onion
Sweet potato pancakes

Sweet potato pancakes with carrot and onion

Brighten up your brunch with these sweet and savoury pancakes; perfect with chicken, fish or veg

8 ratings
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