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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

2 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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Cheesy vegetable pasta bake
A baked casserole with pasta, peas, sweetcorn, and melted cheese, topped with sliced tomatoes, sits in a square dish. A serving has been removed and is on a plate in the background. A large serving spoon rests nearby.

Cheesy vegetable pasta bake

A veg-packed twist on a cheesy family favourite

2 ratings
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Lemon and pea couscous with halloumi
Lemon, pea, tomato and halloumi couscous

Lemon and pea couscous with halloumi

A delicious high-protein and low-fat portable lunch that’s perfect hot or cold. Easy to pack and full of flavour, and counts as one of your 5 A DAY.

4 ratings
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Lentil and vegetable soup
A bowl of hearty vegetable soup with greens and tomatoes sits on a white table next to a slice of brown bread, a spoon, and a bay leaf. A textured grey serviette is partially visible beside the bowl.

Lentil and vegetable soup

This hearty soup is perfect for a cold winter’s day

4 ratings
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Hearty bolognese
A plate with cooked orzo pasta on one side and a vegetable and bean stew garnished with parsley on the other, placed on a woven placemat.

Hearty bolognese

A gentle, nourishing meal featuring lean lamb, kidney beans, and orzo

4 ratings
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Mackerel and sweetcorn pasta
A bowl of rotini pasta mixed with sweetcorn, diced courgette, tomatoes, and pieces of chicken, served on a light wooden table with another bowl and a glass of iced drink in the background.

Mackerel and sweetcorn pasta

Not only is this is a budget-busting recipe, but it’s highly adaptable depending on what you have in your store cupboard

3 ratings
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Pizza salad
A salad bowl with chopped greens, tomatoes, black olives, roasted vegetables, grated cheese, and a small bowl of dressing. Three triangular slices of cheesy flatbread are on top, with a hand holding one slice.

Pizza salad

Rhiannon has shared her delicious pizza salad with you to inspire you to make your own pizza. Many ready-made pizzas fall under ultra-processed category

1 ratings
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Chilli prawn pasta
A white bowl filled with spaghetti, prawns, sliced red chilli, basil leaves, and a light sauce, placed on a grey textured surface with a lemon, chilli pepper, and striped cloth nearby.

Chilli prawn pasta

A 15-minute meal with a kick

1 ratings
Reeady, steady, go!
Roasted fish with herby potatoes
Roasted fish with herby potatoes

Roasted fish with herby potatoes

Using lemon and oregano gives the fish an amazing Mediterranean flavour

26 ratings
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Chicken tikka masala
A bowl of colourful chicken curry with peppers, topped with fresh coriander and a dollop of yoghurt, sits next to a dish of cooked rice. The bowl has decorative handles and is placed on a textured surface.

Chicken tikka masala

A twist on one of Britain’s favourite dishes, which contains 3 of your 5 A DAY

3 ratings
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Mediterranean chickpea salad
A platter of salad with new potatoes, cherry tomatoes, chickpeas, green beans, red onion, leafy greens, and parmesan shavings. A bowl of red onion, dressing, and cutlery are beside the platter on a wooden board.

Mediterranean chickpea salad

Mouth-watering flavours of the Mediterranean that you can enjoy at home

1 ratings
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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

2 ratings
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Ten-minute tomato soup
A light blue bowl filled with chunky tomato soup, garnished with fresh basil leaves, sits on a checked serviette. Pieces of crispbread and loose basil leaves are nearby on a white surface.

Ten-minute tomato soup

This simple and speedy recipe is a great option for busy days

4 ratings
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Root vegetable and butterbean crumble
A square casserole dish filled with baked beans, vegetables, and tomato sauce, topped with a golden cheese and breadcrumb crust. A portion has been served, revealing the saucy filling beneath the crispy topping.

Root vegetable and butterbean crumble

This delicious savoury crumble is a perfect healthy vegetarian meal

12 ratings
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