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Cheesy vegetable pasta bake
A baked casserole with pasta, peas, sweetcorn, and melted cheese, topped with sliced tomatoes, sits in a square dish. A serving has been removed and is on a plate in the background. A large serving spoon rests nearby.

Cheesy vegetable pasta bake

A veg-packed twist on a cheesy family favourite

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Tuna spaghetti with green sauce
A black bowl filled with spaghetti coated in green pesto sauce, topped with fresh basil leaves and green peas. The bowl is on a white serviette, with lemons and limes and cutlery placed nearby on a wooden table.

Tuna spaghetti with green sauce

Use canned tuna to make a healthy and filling dinner

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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

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Cranberry and orange cheesecake
A cheesecake with a crumbly base, topped with a thick layer of whipped cream and a generous portion of cranberry sauce, sits on a wooden board. Some slices are cut, and cranberries are scattered around.

Cranberry and orange cheesecake

Inspired by Christmas, delicious all year round

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Mediterranean ratatouille
A close-up of colourful ratatouille with courgette, aubergine, tomatoes, onions, and peppers, garnished with a basil leaf, served alongside slices of grilled chicken breast.

Mediterranean ratatouille

This delicious classic dishes up four of your 5 A DAY with a wealth of antioxidants, vitamins and fibre

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Turkey stir-fry with broccoli and pak choi
A rustic ceramic bowl filled with stir-fried chicken, broccoli, pak choi, sliced spring onions, and noodles, served on a matching plate with wooden chopsticks beside it.

Turkey stir-fry with broccoli and pak choi

Quick and easy for busy evenings, this dish uses turkey which is lower in fat and better value than chicken

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Low-fat granola
Homemade granola

Low-fat granola

This homemade granola makes a great topping for low-fat yoghurt and is a great way to control the sugar

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Chickpea and aubergine curry
A yellow bowl filled with a colourful vegetable curry featuring chickpeas, green beans, aubergine, tomatoes, and coriander. A spoon rests in the bowl. Brown rice, limes, a lemon, and fresh vegetables are nearby.

Chickpea and aubergine curry

Using only 6 ingredients, this easy vegan curry with chickpeas is a great way to use up aubergine

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Roast parsnip soup
A bowl of creamy yellow soup garnished with fresh parsley, served with slices of rustic seeded bread. A spoon rests in the bowl, and a grey serviette is visible to the side.

Roast parsnip soup

Our easy soup recipe uses roasted parsnips to provide extra natural sweetness.

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Watercress soup
A white ceramic bowl filled with creamy soup garnished with fresh herbs, placed on a grey polka dot tablecloth with a silver spoon and slices of brown bread on a plate nearby.

Watercress soup

A wartime favourite that’s still a great, nutritious soup!

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Leg of lamb stuffed with couscous
A roasted meat dish garnished with rosemary, surrounded by carrots, asparagus, and onions on a tray, with a bowl of couscous and a jar of red sauce on the side.

Leg of lamb stuffed with couscous

A colourful and fragrant roast lamb dinner for any occasion that’s simple to prepare.

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Pink lemonade
Rose blueberry lemonade recipe

Pink lemonade

Refresh your summer with our family favourite: rose-blueberry lemonade! All our recipes are alcohol-free, as alcohol is a cause of 7 cancers

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Cajun salmon with spicy tomato pasta
A plate of cooked salmon fillet served on a bed of spaghetti with sautéed spinach and cherry tomato halves. A folded serviette is beside the plate.

Cajun salmon with spicy tomato pasta

A tasty weeknight dinner that’s ready in 20 minutes

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Rainbow tuna pasta pots
Two glass jars filled with layered salad ingredients, including fusilli pasta, chopped tomatoes, tuna, sweetcorn, avocado, and shredded lettuce. Fresh basil leaves and tomatoes are scattered on the table around the jars.

Rainbow tuna pasta pots

Brighten up your lunch with these quick and easy pasta pots

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Courgette baba ganoush
A bowl of green dip with a spoon sits on a woven placemat, surrounded by cucumber sticks, tortilla crisps, a lemon wedge, and a light green serviette.

Courgette baba ganoush

This popular dip goes well with nachos at a party

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