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Summer sizzles

BBQs are in full swing for the summer. But it can be hard to come up with new, healthy ideas. Let us help…

Secret-ingredient guacamole
A bowl of guacamole garnished with coriander sits on a plate with lemon and lime wedges, pitta bread, and other colourful dips in the background.

Secret-ingredient guacamole

Bulk out traditional guacamole with peas adding sweetness and flavour and lowering the calories of this dip!

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Grilled romaine lettuce
Three halves of grilled cos lettuce, lightly charred and seasoned, are arranged on a white plate with a side of lime wedges visible next to the plate.

Grilled romaine lettuce

This is a great way to eat more vegetables and our grilled lettuce recipe has a subtle cumin and garlic marinade. Ideal for vegetarians at a BBQ

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Roasted garlic ramiro peppers
Three roasted red peppers are split open and filled with chopped cherry tomatoes and garlic, arranged on a dark slate serving platter. The peppers appear glossy and slightly wrinkled from roasting.

Roasted garlic ramiro peppers

Sweet peppers bursting with garlicky tomatoes and baked to perfection

4 ratings
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Lentil chilli bake
Lentil chilli bake recipe

Lentil chilli bake

A veggie-friendly makeover of your favourite comfort food, with fibre-rich lentils

8 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

9 ratings
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Raw fennel salad
A wooden bowl filled with fennel salad garnished with fresh dill, with serving utensils resting inside. A lemon wedge is placed nearby on a blue and beige tablecloth.

Raw fennel salad

This fennel salad is easy to create and goes well with fish or pork, or as a side salad at a BBQ or picnic. It’s so fresh and crunchy with aniseed flavours.

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Beef and lentil burritos
Three foil-wrapped burritos, one sliced open to show fillings like chicken, lettuce, and tomato, are arranged on a plate. A striped cloth, half an avocado, and a chopping board with food scraps are nearby.

Beef and lentil burritos

5 ratings
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Banana and peanut butter flapjacks
A stone plate filled with homemade granola bars sits on a grey table. Two glass bottles of milk and a white jug are in the background. A butter knife rests on a folded grey serviette beside the plate.

Banana and peanut butter flapjacks

A tempting snack that’s easy to nibble on and rich in calories

44 ratings
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Baked eggs
A frying pan with two avocado halves baked with eggs, garnished with herbs and red pepper flakes, served with halved cherry tomatoes and two slices of toasted multigrain bread.

Baked eggs

You’ve tried smashed avocado – now it’s time for a delicious new breakfast idea!

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Baked salmon with peas and green mayo dressing
A blue plate with a cooked salmon fillet, mashed green peas with sauce, a lemon wedge, and a small serving of rocket, set on a blue textured surface.

Baked salmon with peas and green mayo dressing

This dish is not only bursting with flavour but is also a great source of protein and heart-healthy omega-3

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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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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Traffic light lollies
A colourful fruit ice lolly with red, yellow, and green layers, containing visible kiwi seeds, held upright in a green plastic mould. Another ice lolly is blurred in the background.

Traffic light lollies

These homemade lollies look like the ones from the shop – but they’re entirely made of fruit so count towards your 5 A DAY!

1 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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Chocolate and orange frozen yoghurt bar
Several pieces of white chocolate bark with orange zest, cranberries, and nuts are arranged on a white plate. A whole orange and orange slices are visible in the background on a green patterned cloth.

Chocolate and orange frozen yoghurt bar

It’s easy to make frozen yoghurt bars with our festive recipe

2 ratings
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