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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!
Marmite pasta with porcini and lemon breadcrumbs
A yellow plate of spaghetti with spinach and grated cheese sits on a rustic wooden table, next to a glass of iced tea with a lemon slice and a yellow serviette. Another plate of pasta is partially visible in the background.

Marmite pasta with porcini and lemon breadcrumbs

This dish is inspired by a Nigella Lawson classic

6 ratings
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Minestrone soup
A white mug and saucepan filled with vegetable and bean soup sit on a wooden table, accompanied by a bowl of black pepper and a basket of bread in the background.

Minestrone soup

This pasta-packed vegetarian soup is rich in fibre yet easy to eat – perfect for those living with cancer.

4 ratings
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Roasted veg baguette
A wholemeal baguette sandwich filled with grilled vegetables, including aubergine, courgette, red onions, and peppers, sits on a wooden board with a bowl of salad and a mug in the background.

Roasted veg baguette

Colourful, flavour-packed veggie sarnie that everyone will enjoy. Choose whichever vegetables work for you

1 ratings
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Turkey chilli con carne
A plate of chilli with kidney beans, minced meat, and vegetables next to a serving of brown rice, garnished with parsley. A side dish of green beans and lettuce sits nearby.

Turkey chilli con carne

Cut down on red meat with this cheaper, healthier chilli con carne recipe, which uses turkey mince

1 ratings
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Chimichurri
A bowl of chimichurri sauce with a spoon, surrounded by fresh parsley, red chilli slices, garlic, and a bottle of olive oil on a wooden chopping board.

Chimichurri

Chimichurri is a South American sauce or dip, great for serving with grilled food

1 ratings
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Trout with warm lentil salad
A plated meal featuring a piece of salmon topped with lemon slices, served over a bed of lentils and leafy greens, with a fork at the side and a chequered serviette underneath the plate.

Trout with warm lentil salad

Get more fish in your diet with this tasty, Scandinavian-inspired dish

1 ratings
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Crispy stuffed mushrooms
Stuffed mushrooms topped with breadcrumbs and a slice of tomato, arranged on a bed of mixed leafy greens, served on a wooden platter.

Crispy stuffed mushrooms

Substitute steak for these delightfully garlicky bites

2 ratings
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Caramelised mango, chilli and lime
Two white speckled bowls filled with creamy yoghurt, topped with golden-brown roasted fruit pieces, fresh herbs, and a sprinkle of cinnamon, set on a textured blue surface.

Caramelised mango, chilli and lime

Served with cinnamon yoghurt, try this fantastic fusion of sweet and sharp flavours

2 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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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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Breakfast omelette rolls
A seeded wholegrain bun filled with a folded omelette containing greens and tomatoes, served on a plate with fresh spinach leaves.

Breakfast omelette rolls

A healthy, filling breakfast – or ideal as a hearty lunchtime treat

1 ratings
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Low-fat granola
Homemade granola

Low-fat granola

This homemade granola makes a great topping for low-fat yoghurt and is a great way to control the sugar

1 ratings
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Cajun salmon with spicy tomato pasta
A plate of cooked salmon fillet served on a bed of spaghetti with sautéed spinach and cherry tomato halves. A folded serviette is beside the plate.

Cajun salmon with spicy tomato pasta

A tasty weeknight dinner that’s ready in 20 minutes

4 ratings
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Zaatar lamb with preserved lemon houmous
A green bowl with seasoned grilled meat, gnocchi, creamy sauce, pomegranate seeds, fresh herbs, and olive oil. A smaller plate with gnocchi is in the background on a green tablecloth.

Zaatar lamb with preserved lemon houmous

This mix of lamb chops, herbs, spices and textures create an intriguing meal full of flavour

3 ratings
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