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Who doesn’t love a pasta dish? But it can be hard to come up with new, healthy ideas. Let us help…

Pasta with easy green sauce
A plate of fusilli pasta coated in green pesto sauce is served on a beige serviette with a yellow-handled fork, all set on a light wooden surface.

Pasta with easy green sauce

Although delicious, a classic pesto doesn’t contain a portion of your 5 A DAY, but this recipe does. It’s full of protein too so it’s great for growing children

3 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
Reeady, steady, go!
Chicken chow mein
A bowl of stir-fried noodles with chicken, broccoli, red pepper, carrots, and leafy greens, served with chopsticks. A smaller bowl and a cup of soy sauce are beside the main bowl.

Chicken chow mein

We love this simple, tasty, Asian-inspired meal that takes no time at all to get on the table

8 ratings
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Scrambled tofu with wholemeal toast
Scrambled tofu on wholegrain toast

Scrambled tofu with wholemeal toast

Vegan alternative to scrambled eggs. High in protein and suitable for those with egg and dairy milk allergies. Customisable and perfect for using up leftover veg!

2 ratings
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Spaghetti bake with butter beans
Spaghetti bake with butter beans

Spaghetti bake with butter beans

A flavourful veggie twist on a classic one-pot dish

4 ratings
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Warm winter punch
Two clear glass mugs filled with orange-coloured beverage, garnished with slices of orange and apple. The mugs sit on a wooden surface near coloured pencils, with a grey fabric in the background.

Warm winter punch

This warm and fruity winter punch is a great alternative to hot chocolate on cold evenings. Perfect recipe for Halloween!

14 ratings
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Mulled wine-less
Two glass tumblers and a jug filled with red punch sit on a silver tray, accompanied by two cinnamon sticks, a folded orange serviette, and pine cones, against a maroon background.

Mulled wine-less

Full of festive flavours and alcohol free, this warming alternative to mulled wine is a Christmas essential.

2 ratings
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Basil and mushroom cannelloni with harissa ricotta
A blue plate with a serving of vegetable lasagne garnished with fresh basil leaves, placed next to a fork and knife. A baking dish of more lasagne and an orange serviette are in the background.

Basil and mushroom cannelloni with harissa ricotta

Cavolo nero is full of nutrients such as vitamins A and C, B-vitamins such as folate, and vitamin K

4 ratings
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Portuguese custard tarts
Golden brown pastry cases with yellow custard filling cool on a wire rack over a dark surface. The pastries have crinkled, crisp edges and smooth, glossy centres.

Portuguese custard tarts

Use filo pastry for a healthier twist on pastel de nata

10 ratings
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Roasted veg baguette
A wholemeal baguette sandwich filled with grilled vegetables, including aubergine, courgette, red onions, and peppers, sits on a wooden board with a bowl of salad and a mug in the background.

Roasted veg baguette

Colourful, flavour-packed veggie sarnie that everyone will enjoy. Choose whichever vegetables work for you

1 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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Tofu and aubergine wraps
Tofu and Aubergine Wraps

Tofu and aubergine wraps

This vegetarian dish is packed with flavour and ideal for anyone living with cancer who’s struggling to enjoy food

4 ratings
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Turkey and mushroom risotto
Turkey mushroom risotto

Turkey and mushroom risotto

Use leftover turkey to make this warming risotto. Its soft texture makes it ideal for those living with cancer

1 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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Stuffed mushroom cat faces
Three stuffed mushrooms on a baking tray are decorated with vegetables and olives to look like cat faces. A spatula rests nearby, and a bowl of black olives sits on the side. The background is light blue.

Stuffed mushroom cat faces

Mushrooms are a great source of nutrients for children!

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