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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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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
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Umami broth minestrone
A bowl of pasta soup with herbs, served in a dark bowl on a rustic wooden table, with a spoon nearby and fresh parsley sprinkled on top.

Umami broth minestrone

This warming broth is high in potassium, which is needed for the nervous system to function normally

7 ratings
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Moroccan vegetable stew
Moroccan vegetable stew recipe

Moroccan vegetable stew

Moroccan flavours combine for a satisfying and hearty meal

2 ratings
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Caramelised banana porridge with nutty granola
A bowl of porridge topped with granola and banana slices sits on a rustic blue table, next to a tray of granola with a spoon, and a pink cup of tea with a tea bag.

Caramelised banana porridge with nutty granola

This recipe contains healthier fats from the nuts and is full of slow-release energy from the oats

4 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

21 ratings
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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

1 ratings
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Chicken and mushroom pies
A white ramekin filled with chicken pie topped with golden mashed potato sits on a white plate with a spoonful taken out. A bowl of mixed green salad and another pie are in the background.

Chicken and mushroom pies

Serve up these comforting pies in a pot

9 ratings
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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

7 ratings
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Banana pancakes
A stack of pancakes topped with creamy yoghurt and fresh blueberries is served on a white plate. Some yoghurt and blueberries are spilling down the side of the pancakes.

Banana pancakes

Wake up to these deliciously fluffy pancakes

3 ratings
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Indian lentil soup
Lentil soup

Indian lentil soup

Our quick and easy lentil soup will help satisfy any cravings for an Indian takeaway

1 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

6 ratings
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Yule log
A chocolate Swiss roll cake with a cream and pomegranate filling, topped with pomegranate seeds, sits on a wooden board. Warm, festive lights and red decorations appear softly blurred in the background.

Yule log

A lighter recipe for a Christmas favourite

10 ratings
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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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Festive chocolate and orange trifle
A glass dessert dish filled with layers of creamy pudding, orange segments, and topped with chocolate shavings and orange zest. Another similar dessert is visible in the blurred background with warm festive lights.

Festive chocolate and orange trifle

This layered fruity trifle adds a festive feel to a dinner party and a lighter pudding alternative.

3 ratings
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