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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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Salmon pasta bake
Baked pasta bake in a white dish, topped with golden breadcrumbs and grated cheese. A serving spoon rests in the dish, and part of the bake has been served, revealing pasta and tomato sauce.

Salmon pasta bake

A simple pasta bake with the added bonus of omega-3

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Spaghetti bolognese
A plate of spaghetti mixed with chopped vegetables and herbs, topped with chopped nuts, sits on a striped cloth serviette beside a fork and another partially visible plate.

Spaghetti bolognese

This version is much healthier but is still incredibly tasty

1 ratings
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Mince pie apples
Six halved baked apples topped with sliced almonds and dried fruit, arranged on a patterned plate. A cinnamon stick and a bowl of cream or yoghurt are nearby on a dark surface.

Mince pie apples

Festive doesn’t have to mean fattening

2 ratings
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Warm halloumi and asparagus salad
A wooden board topped with grilled halloumi cheese, courgette slices, asparagus, and cherry tomatoes, garnished with fresh basil leaves. A bowl of green sauce, lemon wedges, and serving spoon are nearby.

Warm halloumi and asparagus salad

This salad is absolutely delicious and is easy to make. You can either cook your vegetables on a BBQ or under a grill.

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Butterbean and spinach curry
Butterbean and spinach curry

Butterbean and spinach curry

A tasty vegan curry recipe, packed with spice and goodness

13 ratings
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Pizza salad
A salad bowl with chopped greens, tomatoes, black olives, roasted vegetables, grated cheese, and a small bowl of dressing. Three triangular slices of cheesy flatbread are on top, with a hand holding one slice.

Pizza salad

Rhiannon has shared her delicious pizza salad with you to inspire you to make your own pizza. Many ready-made pizzas fall under ultra-processed category

1 ratings
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Paprika chicken drumsticks
A wooden chopping board with roast chicken drumsticks, baked potato wedges, and two ears of sweetcorn on the cob—one wrapped in foil—on a light-coloured tabletop.

Paprika chicken drumsticks

All the taste of a takeaway at a fraction of the cost and with no added salt

4 ratings
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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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Raspberry choc mini muffins
A close-up of freshly baked muffins on a wire cooling rack, with more muffins in a tray and a glass bowl of strawberries in the background. A red cloth adds a pop of colour to the scene.

Raspberry choc mini muffins

Our healthy chocolate muffins with less fat and sugar than store-bought muffins are sure to impress your tea party guests

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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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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

9 ratings
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Garam masala crumbed cod
A plate with breaded fish fillet, a cucumber salad with dill, a lemon wedge, and a drizzle of olive oil. Another plate with similar food is partially visible at the top on a blue surface. A fork is on the plate.

Garam masala crumbed cod

Served with a salt and vinegar cucumber salad for a moreish tangy taste

2 ratings
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Moroccan chickpea soup
A wooden bowl filled with chickpea stew, including diced carrots, tomatoes, herbs, and garnished with fresh coriander, sits on a wooden table beside a cloth serviette and a spoon.

Moroccan chickpea soup

A light and healthy vegetable soup infused with warming spices

6 ratings
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Vegetable samosas
Four baked triangular pastries on a baking tray lined with baking parchment, with one pastry slightly open to reveal a colourful vegetable filling including carrots and greens. The tray is on a white marble surface.

Vegetable samosas

These veggie samosas are quick and easy to make, tasty to eat and healthy too.

4 ratings
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