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Summer sizzles

BBQs are in full swing for the summer. But it can be hard to come up with new, healthy ideas. Let us help…

Beetroot and mint dip
A bowl of bright pink beetroot houmous garnished with herbs, surrounded by pitta bread, lemon, green vegetables, and bowls of guacamole and salsa.

Beetroot and mint dip

A great alternative to houmous

7 ratings
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Spicy Mexican corn on the cob
A grilled ear of corn on the cob sits on foil, topped with crumbled cheese, coriander, and chilli powder. Lime wedges are on the side, with a bowl of creamy sauce nearby on a patterned surface.

Spicy Mexican corn on the cob

This is a traditional Mexican snack, but made healthier by cutting out the butter and using feta cheese instead

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Spicy bean burgers
A close-up of a veggie burger on a wholemeal bun, layered with lettuce, a colourful veggie patty, and slices of fresh tomato, served on a wooden surface.

Spicy bean burgers

This recipe skips the meat but not the flavour

9 ratings
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Baked fruit parcels
Two filo pastry cases filled with mixed cooked fruit, including oranges and red berries, sit on a white plate with blue spots.

Baked fruit parcels

A delicious pudding bursting with summer berries

1 ratings
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Mulled wine-less
Two glass tumblers and a jug filled with red punch sit on a silver tray, accompanied by two cinnamon sticks, a folded orange serviette, and pine cones, against a maroon background.

Mulled wine-less

Full of festive flavours and alcohol free, this warming alternative to mulled wine is a Christmas essential.

2 ratings
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Baked fish with garden greens
A white plate with cooked white fish topped with a lemon slice, surrounded by mangetout, leafy greens, and microgreens. Slices of rustic bread are in the background, and a fork is placed on a yellow cloth nearby.

Baked fish with garden greens

Use cod or pollock with mangetout, petit pois & watercress for a vibrant, healthy version of homemade fish and chips. Serves 1. Prep time: 20mins

1 ratings
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Watercress soup
A white ceramic bowl filled with creamy soup garnished with fresh herbs, placed on a grey polka dot tablecloth with a silver spoon and slices of brown bread on a plate nearby.

Watercress soup

A wartime favourite that’s still a great, nutritious soup!

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Fish and vegetable one pot
Fish and vegetable one pot

Fish and vegetable one pot

A tasty, simple one-pot meal with fish and veggies

3 ratings
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Red kidney bean enchiladas
A baking dish of enchiladas topped with sliced tomatoes, lime wedges, shredded lettuce, red onions, coriander, and dollops of soured cream, with a glass of turquoise drink beside it on a white wooden table.

Red kidney bean enchiladas

A low-cost, Mexican-inspired meal that can be on the table in under 30 minutes

3 ratings
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Portuguese custard tarts
Golden brown pastry cases with yellow custard filling cool on a wire rack over a dark surface. The pastries have crinkled, crisp edges and smooth, glossy centres.

Portuguese custard tarts

Use filo pastry for a healthier twist on pastel de nata

10 ratings
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Cranberry and pear sauce
A bowl of cranberry sauce topped with orange zest sits on a red and white checked cloth. A spoon rests inside the bowl, and curly strips of orange peel are scattered nearby on a wooden surface.

Cranberry and pear sauce

This healthy version has 75% less sugar than traditional cranberry sauce

1 ratings
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Spinach and potato frittata
A golden-brown omelette topped with thin, grilled courgette ribbons is served on a white plate, set on a wooden surface.

Spinach and potato frittata

A versatile and healthy Italian omelette that can be enjoyed at any time

3 ratings
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Spiced savoy cabbage
Sautéed cabbage and onions in a cast iron frying pan with a serving spoon, featuring vibrant green and yellow cabbage leaves and lightly caramelised onions.

Spiced savoy cabbage

This spiced cabbage recipe shows there’s more to this humble veg than school lunches

3 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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Jazzy beans on toast
Two slices of toasted bread topped with a mixture of white and red beans in tomato sauce, garnished with chopped herbs. A bowl of the same bean mixture and a small dish of crumbled cheese are nearby.

Jazzy beans on toast

Baked beans can be surprisingly high in salt and sugar. Making your own beans on toast is simple; it lowers the sugar and salt content as well as adding two of your 5 A DAY

7 ratings
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