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Mediterranean spaghetti
A light blue bowl with cooked spaghetti on one side, topped with a colourful vegetable and kidney bean tomato sauce featuring courgette, carrots, and red pepper, garnished with fresh herbs.

Mediterranean spaghetti

A vegetarian pasta dish with kidney beans and Mediterranean vegetables

1 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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Spaghetti bolognese
A plate of spaghetti mixed with chopped vegetables and herbs, topped with chopped nuts, sits on a striped cloth serviette beside a fork and another partially visible plate.

Spaghetti bolognese

This version is much healthier but is still incredibly tasty

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Non-alcoholic eggnog
Two glasses of eggnog topped with cinnamon sticks and sprinkled spices are placed on a wooden surface, surrounded by pine branches, pinecones, and cinnamon sticks, creating a festive holiday atmosphere.

Non-alcoholic eggnog

With a swirl of festive cinnamon and nutmeg

2 ratings
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Spicy chicken and rice
A bowl of salad with grilled chicken strips on top, green beans, peas, barley, and cherry tomato pieces, placed on a light blue wooden table next to a bowl of spinach salad and a bowl of cucumber yoghurt dip.

Spicy chicken and rice

A fantastic spicy chicken meal that’s brimming with 5 A DAY goodness and pairs perfectly with the mint raita

2 ratings
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Turkey, butternut squash and barley casserole
A white pot filled with a cooked mixture of barley, diced orange sweet potatoes, and chunks of chicken, seasoned with herbs and black pepper. A spoon rests inside, and some food has been served out.

Turkey, butternut squash and barley casserole

Hearty and incredibly satisfying – this casserole is the ultimate healthy supper

3 ratings
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Kentish pork casserole
A round blue baking dish filled with thinly sliced apples arranged in overlapping circles, sprinkled with herbs and spices, sits on a wooden table beside a metal spoon and a partially sliced green apple.

Kentish pork casserole

Try this flavoursome casserole with its perfect combination of pork and apple

2 ratings
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Fry-less fry-up
A breakfast plate with scrambled eggs, sautéed mushrooms, wilted spinach, grilled tomato halves, a sausage patty, and two slices of toasted bread on a woven placemat. Knife and fork are placed beside the plate.

Fry-less fry-up

Treat yourself to this healthier alternative to the traditional fry-up

3 ratings
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Chicken noodle soup
Chicken noodle soup

Chicken noodle soup

This great value and oh-so satisfying lunch idea will become a staple

5 ratings
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Individual apple and strawberry crumbles
Two ramekins filled with fruit cobbler topped with golden, crumbly scone topping, set on a dark tray beside a red cloth. Red fruit filling slightly overflows the edges.

Individual apple and strawberry crumbles

A healthier version of Britain’s much-loved fruit crumble, use deep-sided ramekins to fit in more fruit

2 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

1 ratings
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Broccoli, chickpea and pesto bowl
A white bowl filled with broccoli, green beans, and chickpeas sits on a grey surface. A small jar of chickpeas, a mortar with green pesto, a fork and serviette, and a pinch bowl of salt are nearby.

Broccoli, chickpea and pesto bowl

Nutritionist and cookery writer Madeleine Shaw shares one of her favourite recipes

2 ratings
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Fruity yoghurt oat pots
A glass jar filled with layers of chopped apples, green grapes, yoghurt, and topped with granola and seeds sits on a chequered cloth, surrounded by similar jars and a bowl of extra granola.

Fruity yoghurt oat pots

This recipe can double up as a dessert or breakfast

2 ratings
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Baked apples
Four baked apples with wrinkled skins and dried fruit centres are arranged in a square ceramic baking dish on a wooden surface, with a towel and plates in the background.

Baked apples

A quick and easy pudding that helps you towards 5 A DAY

1 ratings
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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

2 ratings
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