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Spaghetti bolognese
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Spaghetti bolognese

This version is much healthier but is still incredibly tasty

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Pasta with easy green sauce
A plate of fusilli pasta coated in green pesto sauce is served on a beige serviette with a yellow-handled fork, all set on a light wooden surface.

Pasta with easy green sauce

Although delicious, a classic pesto doesn’t contain a portion of your 5 A DAY, but this recipe does. It’s full of protein too so it’s great for growing children

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Basil and mushroom cannelloni with harissa ricotta
A blue plate with a serving of vegetable lasagne garnished with fresh basil leaves, placed next to a fork and knife. A baking dish of more lasagne and an orange serviette are in the background.

Basil and mushroom cannelloni with harissa ricotta

Cavolo nero is full of nutrients such as vitamins A and C, B-vitamins such as folate, and vitamin K

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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

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Simple vegetable curry
A black bowl filled with chickpea and vegetable curry garnished with coriander. A bowl of rice, lemon wedges, and red chilli peppers are nearby on a wooden table.

Simple vegetable curry

Help prevent food waste with this flavoursome and versatile Indian dish

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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

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Chocolate chip banana bread
Sliced banana bread with chocolate chips is displayed on a wooden board, with whole bananas blurred in the background.

Chocolate chip banana bread

A sweet treat perfect for tea-time or in the office

2 ratings
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Spiced stewed pears
Spiced stewed pears recipe

Spiced stewed pears

Sweet, warm and irresistibly comforting

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Roast squash and kale tartlets
Four filo pastry cups filled with roasted vegetables, leafy greens, and cheese are arranged on a dark speckled plate, garnished with fresh herbs.

Roast squash and kale tartlets

Delicious vegetable and cheese morsels wrapped up in a pastry shell

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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

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Traffic light lollies
A colourful fruit ice lolly with red, yellow, and green layers, containing visible kiwi seeds, held upright in a green plastic mould. Another ice lolly is blurred in the background.

Traffic light lollies

These homemade lollies look like the ones from the shop – but they’re entirely made of fruit so count towards your 5 A DAY!

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Turkey and mushroom risotto
Turkey mushroom risotto

Turkey and mushroom risotto

Use leftover turkey to make this warming risotto. Its soft texture makes it ideal for those living with cancer

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Warm almond peaches
Two halved peaches topped with a crumbly brown mixture are served on a light-coloured plate with a fork. Some crumbs are scattered on the plate, and a bowl of cream and blueberries is visible in the background.

Warm almond peaches

These luscious peaches are filled with a sweet and creamy almond filling

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Prawn skewers
Grilled prawn skewers on a plate with fresh rocket and lime wedges, alongside a bowl of dipping sauce and extra lime on a light blue surface.

Prawn skewers

Marinade your king prawns in chilli, cumin, paprika, garlic and lime, and serve with a Mediterranean tomato and mozarella salad to make your BBQ go with a zing.

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Tzatziki dip
A bowl of raita garnished with chopped herbs and spices sits on a wooden table beside a spoon, cucumber slices, and a striped white and blue cloth.

Tzatziki dip

Homemade tzatziki is a delicious and light yoghurt and cucumber dip, and it makes a great snack for the kids with veg sticks.

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