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Salmon pasta salad
A bowl of fusilli pasta mixed with rocket, cherry tomatoes, and green beans sits on a chequered cloth with a fork, viewed from above on a light, tiled surface.

Salmon pasta salad

With crunchy sugar snap peas and sweet cherry tomatoes, this zingy salad is great for lunchboxes and picnics

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Pasta e fagioli
A bowl of pasta with rigatoni, chickpeas, cauliflower, carrots, and tomatoes in a tomato-based sauce, served with fresh spinach and cabbage on the side, on a grey textured cloth.

Pasta e fagioli

A chunky vegetable, bean and pasta dish that’s great for all the family

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Cauliflower cheese monsters
A baked pasta bake topped with melted cheese, decorated with parsley, two radishes, and a slice of red pepper to resemble a smiling face.

Cauliflower cheese monsters

Get creative when cooking with kids by making cheese and pasta monsters

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Fish and potato chowder
A creamy chicken and sweetcorn chowder garnished with chopped chives is served in a white bowl, placed on a light blue floral placemat next to a vintage spoon and fork.

Fish and potato chowder

A healthy twist on the classic New England chowder

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Gingerbread muffins
A grey muffin tin holds freshly baked brown muffins, with a few muffins placed on a beige cloth beside it on a wooden surface.

Gingerbread muffins

Our healthy gingerbread muffins recipe is the perfect way to sneak some extra veg into your day this Christmas!

21 ratings
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Roast salmon and pesto traybake
Four seasoned salmon fillets on a bed of roasted cherry tomatoes, courgette ribbons, and potatoes, garnished with fresh basil leaves. Lemon wedges are on a blue and white cloth nearby.

Roast salmon and pesto traybake

This fish dish is packed with Mediterranean flavours and is a great source of omega-3

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Parsnip and lentil salad
A salad with roasted parsnip wedges, green leafy vegetables, lentils, and crumbled cheese on a beige plate, with a fork beside it on a wooden table.

Parsnip and lentil salad

A great way to use up leftover roast vegetables, the fibre and protein-rich lentils also contribute to your 5 A DAY.

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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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Monkfish tikka kebabs
Two skewers with grilled marinated chicken pieces and green pepper chunks on a blue plate, served with two lime wedges. A bowl of orange dipping sauce is blurred in the background.

Monkfish tikka kebabs

These flavoursome fish kebabs are great when entertaining friends; simple ingredients transformed with a shake of spice

2 ratings
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Homemade chicken kebabs
A grilled pitta stuffed with shredded chicken and fresh greens sits on a blue and white striped plate, garnished with a lemon wedge.

Homemade chicken kebabs

Delicious chicken recipe with celeriac based ‘coleslaw’

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Citrus fish with roasted vegetables
Baked white fish fillets topped with dill, served on green beans and tenderstem broccoli, with toasted bread pieces and lemon wedges on a baking tray.

Citrus fish with roasted vegetables

Healthy doesn’t mean hard work with this speedy supper

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Charred sweetcorn salad with a chilli and lime oil
Grilled corn on the cob served on a bed of rocket, fresh basil, and tomato wedges, garnished with pine nuts, on a blue-patterned platter and a yellow plate, set on a blue tablecloth.

Charred sweetcorn salad with a chilli and lime oil

A rollercoaster for the tastebuds

4 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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Veggie burgers with slaw
A veggie burger with leafy greens and slaw on a wholemeal bun, secured with a wooden skewer, is served on a wooden board with a bowl of slaw in the background.

Veggie burgers with slaw

Full of flavour and a healthy option for burger night

2 ratings
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Fluffy wholemeal pancakes
Fluffy wholemeal pancakes

Fluffy wholemeal pancakes

These wonderful little pancakes make a comforting weekend breakfast

14 ratings
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