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Spaghetti with trout and spinach in a lemon and dill sauce
Spaghetti with trout and spinach in a lemon and dill sauce recipe

Spaghetti with trout and spinach in a lemon and dill sauce

This recipe includes one of your recommended portions of oily fish each week, as well as having a delicious citrus twist

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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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Winter vegetable minestrone
A bowl of spaghetti in tomato-based sauce with chopped vegetables and spinach, placed on a beige surface next to a folded serviette and a spoon.

Winter vegetable minestrone

Filling and bursting with seasonal veggies and aromatic herbs

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Caribbean pepperpot with tofu
A teal bowl filled with brown rice and a colourful mix of chopped vegetables, including squash, carrots, and okra, sits on a light wooden table with a spoon in the bowl. Other bowls are partially visible nearby.

Caribbean pepperpot with tofu

If you’ve never cooked with okra before, give this a try. Either frozen or fresh works well.

3 ratings
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Courgette and sweetcorn fritters with tomato salsa
A white plate with vegetable fritters topped with a poached egg, served with mixed leaves and a tomato-onion salad. A fork and knife are beside the plate on a pink-striped serviette.

Courgette and sweetcorn fritters with tomato salsa

A simple and versatile vegetarian main

2 ratings
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Easy tomato chutney
A wooden platter with carrot sticks, cucumber sticks, lettuce leaves, pitta bread, and a bowl of chunky salsa topped with coriander, with a small bowl of chopped herbs on the side.

Easy tomato chutney

Tasty dip for vegetable sticks, chapatis or pitta bread

3 ratings
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Chicken risotto with garlic and lemon
A bowl of risotto topped with green peas and shaved parmesan cheese, served on a wooden board with a fork and fresh basil leaves nearby.

Chicken risotto with garlic and lemon

A quick risotto with a fresh fusion of spring flavours

6 ratings
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Rainbow rice and chicken salad
A bowl of fresh salad with lettuce leaves, diced grilled chicken, chopped peppers, cucumber, sultanas, almonds, and other vegetables, served on a woven placemat with a cup of dressing nearby.

Rainbow rice and chicken salad

Who said salad was boring?! This chicken salad is full of amazing colours and flavours – you would barely think it was a salad

2 ratings
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Pea and celery soup
A white bowl of green soup garnished with fresh herbs and cracked black pepper, served on a white plate with a slice of wholemeal bread. Crumbs and a pepper pot are visible on the wooden table.

Pea and celery soup

8 ratings
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Pink lemonade
Rose blueberry lemonade recipe

Pink lemonade

Refresh your summer with our family favourite: rose-blueberry lemonade! All our recipes are alcohol-free, as alcohol is a cause of 7 cancers

4 ratings
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Cheesy pasta bake and roast chicken
A table set with baked macaroni cheese, roasted chicken drumsticks in a pan, a bowl of fresh mangetout, a small dish of pepper, and a glass of water.

Cheesy pasta bake and roast chicken

A comforting pasta dish that’s perfect for the colder months and ideal for someone going through cancer treatment

7 ratings
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Roasted carrots with orange, lemon and tabbouleh
A plate of roasted carrots served over herbed couscous, garnished with pomegranate seeds, sesame seeds, chopped herbs, and lemon wedges on a patterned white dish.

Roasted carrots with orange, lemon and tabbouleh

The carrot not only provides a rich source of vitamin A, but also delivers one of your 5 A DAY!

2 ratings
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Cheesy houmous pitta
A wholemeal pitta stuffed with shredded lettuce, sliced tomatoes, grated cheese, and houmous sits on a wooden chopping board with a green potted plant in the background.

Cheesy houmous pitta

A super-tasty, meat-free lunchtime snack

2 ratings
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Berry sparkle
Two wine glasses filled with a clear sparkling drink and blueberries sit on a wooden board. A small dish of blueberries and a pine cone are nearby. A maroon background with gold star garland is in the background.

Berry sparkle

We don’t use alcohol in our recipes as it increases the risk of cancer. Our mocktails are a refreshing alternative for anyone wanting to cut down on booze.

2 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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