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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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Rainbow tuna pasta pots
Two glass jars filled with layered salad ingredients, including fusilli pasta, chopped tomatoes, tuna, sweetcorn, avocado, and shredded lettuce. Fresh basil leaves and tomatoes are scattered on the table around the jars.

Rainbow tuna pasta pots

Brighten up your lunch with these quick and easy pasta pots

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Rustic Italian pasta and bean soup
A bowl of vegetable soup with pasta, white beans, carrots, spinach, and tomatoes sits on a wooden table. A spoon is in the bowl, and grated cheese is visible in a small dish nearby.

Rustic Italian pasta and bean soup

This chunky soup brings together the best of Mediterranean flavours and is a healthy winter warmer.

5 ratings
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Cheat’s salmon risotto
Salmon risotto

Cheat’s salmon risotto

A quick fish risotto with peas and cream cheese. This lighter version takes out the hassle – creating a speedy supper in just 20 minutes

8 ratings
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Panzanella soup
Two bowls of creamy tomato soup, each garnished with a fresh basil leaf. Three ripe tomatoes and some basil leaves are placed nearby on a light-coloured surface.

Panzanella soup

Packed with veg, this soup is delicious hot or cold!

1 ratings
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Tutti frutti sundae
Two tall glasses filled with colourful mixed fruit salad, topped with a dollop of yoghurt being spooned on, garnished with a strawberry and orange slice, set against a bright yellow background.

Tutti frutti sundae

Healthy tutti frutti made with yoghurt not ice cream, with 2 of your 5 A DAY. Plus it’s quick and easy to make

1 ratings
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Tuna spaghetti with green sauce
A black bowl filled with spaghetti coated in green pesto sauce, topped with fresh basil leaves and green peas. The bowl is on a white serviette, with lemons and limes and cutlery placed nearby on a wooden table.

Tuna spaghetti with green sauce

Use canned tuna to make a healthy and filling dinner

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Haddock and bean chowder
A bowl of creamy fish chowder with sweetcorn, beans, potato chunks, celery, and herbs, served in a light blue bowl on a grey surface.

Haddock and bean chowder

This healthier version skips on the cream but is still delicious

2 ratings
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Chicken tikka masala
A bowl of colourful chicken curry with peppers, topped with fresh coriander and a dollop of yoghurt, sits next to a dish of cooked rice. The bowl has decorative handles and is placed on a textured surface.

Chicken tikka masala

A twist on one of Britain’s favourite dishes, which contains 3 of your 5 A DAY

3 ratings
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Houmous and beetroot salsa wraps
Wholemeal wraps filled with leafy greens, diced beetroot, and a creamy spread, sliced in half and arranged on a wooden board, with a soft-focus green background and chequered tablecloth.

Houmous and beetroot salsa wraps

These vegan wraps can be made in minutes and are perfect for a lunchbox or an alfresco gathering

2 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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Quick pasta with tuna and sweetcorn
A white bowl filled with colourful pasta salad, featuring fusilli, tuna, tomato slices, sweetcorn, green beans, and fresh basil leaves, on a wooden table with a blurred basil bunch and plate in the background.

Quick pasta with tuna and sweetcorn

Create an incredibly satisfying dinner with just a few store cupboard staples

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Herby fish with a parmesan crumb
Herby fish with a parmesan crumb recipe

Herby fish with a parmesan crumb

White fish is a good source of vitamin B12, high in protein and low in saturated fat, which makes it a healthier alternative to red and processed meat

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Summer pudding
A summer pudding topped with a mint sprig, served on a white plate surrounded by mixed berries including strawberries, blackberries, and redcurrants. Some of the pudding is cut to reveal its berry-filled interior.

Summer pudding

A healthier version of the classic British dessert, our vibrant summer pudding is a cheap treat using frozen berries and bread

3 ratings
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One-pot turkey steaks with chickpeas
A bowl of chickpea and spinach soup with tomato broth, chicken, topped with a lemon slice and parsley, with a spoon in the bowl. A halved lemon and spinach leaves are beside the bowl.

One-pot turkey steaks with chickpeas

Turkey steaks are lean protein and a nice alternative to chicken. The chickpeas are an excellent source of fibre and protein and count towards your 5 A DAY

20 ratings
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