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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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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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Quick pasta with tuna and sweetcorn
A white bowl filled with colourful pasta salad, featuring fusilli, tuna, tomato slices, sweetcorn, green beans, and fresh basil leaves, on a wooden table with a blurred basil bunch and plate in the background.

Quick pasta with tuna and sweetcorn

Create an incredibly satisfying dinner with just a few store cupboard staples

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Fish pie
A baked casserole dish topped with golden grated cheese, half served to reveal a creamy filling with pieces of salmon, peas, and carrots. A large serving spoon rests beside the dish on a checked cloth.

Fish pie

A lower-calorie version of a classic family meal, this is how easy it can be to add fish to your diet

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Veggie burgers with slaw
A veggie burger with leafy greens and slaw on a wholemeal bun, secured with a wooden skewer, is served on a wooden board with a bowl of slaw in the background.

Veggie burgers with slaw

Full of flavour and a healthy option for burger night

3 ratings
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Homemade pasta sauce
A bowl of spiral pasta topped with chunky tomato sauce and fresh basil leaves, with a fork resting on the bowl, set on a wooden table.

Homemade pasta sauce

It’s quick, cheap and easy to make your own pasta sauce. Our recipe is great for children and packed with veg.

2 ratings
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Kedgeree
A bowl of rice mixed with garden peas and flaked fish, topped with two halves of a soft-boiled egg. A fork and knife rest beside the bowl on a wooden table with a striped serviette nearby.

Kedgeree

A healthy version of a classic brunch that still packs a spicy punch

2 ratings
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Chilled summer squash soup
A bowl of creamy yellow soup topped with a swirl of cream and chopped chives, served next to slices of brown bread on a light-coloured surface.

Chilled summer squash soup

Try this delicious refreshing soup on a hot summer day

3 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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Lentil dal sandwich
Two stacked sandwiches on wholegrain bread, filled with greens, cucumber slices, red onion, and a yellow spread, on a wooden board with fresh herbs in the background.

Lentil dal sandwich

This is quite complex for a sandwich, but we think the results are worth it. Spices, dal and vegetables make for a super-tasty and different dish

2 ratings
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Filo mince pies
A white plate filled with golden-brown filo pastry parcels, arranged closely together on a decorative tablecloth with blurred festive lights in the background.

Filo mince pies

Fruity Christmas treats perfect for cooking with kids

1 ratings
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Lighter lasagne with aubergine pasta
A baked dish of cheesy vegetable lasagne sits in a white, blue-edged dish, topped with melted cheese and black pepper. A serving spoon rests inside, and some grated cheese is visible in a bowl nearby.

Lighter lasagne with aubergine pasta

This low-carb alternative to lasagne is lower in calories but packed with flavour

5 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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Herby fish with a parmesan crumb
Herby fish with a parmesan crumb recipe

Herby fish with a parmesan crumb

White fish is a good source of vitamin B12, high in protein and low in saturated fat, which makes it a healthier alternative to red and processed meat

1 ratings
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Baked cod with homemade tomato salsa
A plate with baked white fish topped with diced tomatoes and herbs, served with green beans, sliced baby potatoes, and lime wedges. A fork, knife, and glass with a lime slice are in the background.

Baked cod with homemade tomato salsa

An easy way to eat fresh fish

5 ratings
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