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Cheesy tuna pasta bake
A casserole dish filled with baked pasta, green beans, sweetcorn, and a golden breadcrumb topping, with a large serving spoon resting inside. Some pasta has been served, revealing the mixed ingredients. A bowl of leafy greens is nearby.

Cheesy tuna pasta bake

Make this one-dish meal from store cupboard ingredients

6 ratings
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Mackerel and sweetcorn pasta
A bowl of rotini pasta mixed with sweetcorn, diced courgette, tomatoes, and pieces of chicken, served on a light wooden table with another bowl and a glass of iced drink in the background.

Mackerel and sweetcorn pasta

Not only is this is a budget-busting recipe, but it’s highly adaptable depending on what you have in your store cupboard

3 ratings
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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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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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Beetroot and mint dip
A bowl of bright pink beetroot houmous garnished with herbs, surrounded by pitta bread, lemon, green vegetables, and bowls of guacamole and salsa.

Beetroot and mint dip

A great alternative to houmous

7 ratings
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Chimichurri
A bowl of chimichurri sauce with a spoon, surrounded by fresh parsley, red chilli slices, garlic, and a bottle of olive oil on a wooden chopping board.

Chimichurri

Chimichurri is a South American sauce or dip, great for serving with grilled food

1 ratings
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Mushroom and red pepper sandwich
Two stacked sandwiches filled with sautéed mushrooms and red pepper, made with multigrain bread, are on a wooden surface. Glasses of orange juice and greenery are blurred in the background.

Mushroom and red pepper sandwich

A flavour-packed breakfast sarnie to set you up for the day

2 ratings
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Peach, pear and parsnip upside down cake
A round cake topped with peach slices, served on a green plate. A slice has been cut and removed, with a knife resting on the plate. The plate sits on a cloth over a wooden table.

Peach, pear and parsnip upside down cake

Not many cakes can boast being one of your 5 A DAY with no added sugar but this upside down cake can

2 ratings
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Homemade pasta sauce
A bowl of spiral pasta topped with chunky tomato sauce and fresh basil leaves, with a fork resting on the bowl, set on a wooden table.

Homemade pasta sauce

It’s quick, cheap and easy to make your own pasta sauce. Our recipe is great for children and packed with veg.

2 ratings
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BBQ banana split with chocolate
A baked banana split open, filled with chocolate and topped with whipped cream, sits on a plate with chopped nuts, fresh raspberries, and a mint sprig. A fork is in the banana.

BBQ banana split with chocolate

A good barbecue deserves a sweet ending

1 ratings
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Spiced apple squares
A wooden tray with several slices of cake or traybake topped with sultanas, lined with greaseproof paper, sits next to a green cup filled with tea. An apple, a mixing bowl, and a jar are in the background.

Spiced apple squares

Spongy cake squares that are great for snacking on the go made with reduced-fat spreads and raisins

2 ratings
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Chickpea and bean casserole
A bowl of vegetable stew with potatoes, chickpeas, and diced squash in a tomato-based sauce, garnished with chopped herbs. A spoon rests in the bowl, which sits on a blue and white striped cloth.

Chickpea and bean casserole

A vegetarian casserole that satisfies the tastebuds

20 ratings
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Spicy chicken and rice
A bowl of salad with grilled chicken strips on top, green beans, peas, barley, and cherry tomato pieces, placed on a light blue wooden table next to a bowl of spinach salad and a bowl of cucumber yoghurt dip.

Spicy chicken and rice

A fantastic spicy chicken meal that’s brimming with 5 A DAY goodness and pairs perfectly with the mint raita

2 ratings
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Walnut and banana bread
Two slices of banana bread topped with thick yoghurt and drizzled with honey sit on a wooden surface, with a loaf of banana bread and a jar of honey in the background.

Walnut and banana bread

Are you dumping sweet things like chocolate, cakes or biscuits? You can still enjoy a delicious snack try Sarah Ann’s delicious walnut and banana bread

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Mini apple and apricot crumbles
A white ramekin filled with peach crumble sits on a colourful checked cloth, with a spoon nearby and another dessert ramekin blurred in the background.

Mini apple and apricot crumbles

Our individual apple crumbles have a crunchy oat and sunflower seed topping. Great for using up bruised fruit

2 ratings
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