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Pasta puttanesca
A bowl of spaghetti with tomato sauce, black olives, chopped tomatoes, and fresh basil leaves, served in a patterned dish on a textured placemat, with an onion and pepper mill in the background.

Pasta puttanesca

A healthier version of ‘tart’s spaghetti’ that adds a bit of fire to your supper.

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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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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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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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Beef and vegetable stew
A pot of hearty beef stew with chunks of beef, carrots, potatoes, and herbs in a rich brown broth sits on a wooden table next to a bowl of leafy green salad.

Beef and vegetable stew

Winter is the perfect season for vegetable stew, so tuck into this hug in a bowl

3 ratings
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Poached egg à la Grecque
Two slices of toasted bread topped with roasted tomato halves, sliced mushrooms, and a poached egg with a runny yolk, served on a white plate.

Poached egg à la Grecque

Have a satisfying start to the day with this scrumptuous cooked breakfast

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Slow cooker Moroccan chicken tagine
A yellow dish filled with a colourful stew of chicken, chickpeas, and vegetables. Surrounding bowls hold chopped herbs and cooked couscous on a light blue surface.

Slow cooker Moroccan chicken tagine

Serve this warming Moroccan stew with wholewheat couscous and a sprinkle of dried apricots

5 ratings
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Egg, lettuce and tomato sandwich (ELT)
A stacked sandwich with layers of wholegrain bread, lettuce, sliced tomato, hard-boiled egg, and a sprinkle of paprika, held together with a skewer, on a wooden board with apples and vegetables in the background.

Egg, lettuce and tomato sandwich (ELT)

A vegetarian twist on the classic processed meat sarnie

3 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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Mediterranean cod
A white plate with a serving of fish in sauce, stewed vegetables with peppers and olives, and two pieces of fried plantain, on a wooden table with a hessian placemat.

Mediterranean cod

A quick and simple dinner inspired by flavours from the Mediterranean

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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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Miso sweetcorn soup with harissa butter toast
A bowl of creamy yellow soup topped with seeds and olive oil sits next to a plate with a knife and two slices of bread spread with a reddish paste, all on a distressed blue wooden table.

Miso sweetcorn soup with harissa butter toast

The sweetness of sweetcorn is boosted by the savoury umami to make a balanced and comforting soup for people living with cancer

4 ratings
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Soft scrambled eggs with zaatar toast
A speckled plate with creamy scrambled eggs, topped with green herbs and served with two slices of toasted multigrain bread. A fork and knife rest on the plate.

Soft scrambled eggs with zaatar toast

These silky flavoursome eggs offer lots of protein as well as one of your 5 A DAY – perfect if you’re going through cancer treatment

4 ratings
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Lighter chocolate mousse
A glass tumbler filled with chocolate mousse and topped with fresh raspberries. A spoon with chocolate mousse is resting on the rim, and more tumblers of mousse and raspberries are blurred in the background.

Lighter chocolate mousse

The perfect treat for chocolate lovers, with a berry nice fruity flourish

2 ratings
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Courgette and pepper ratatouille with fish
A plate with a fillet of white fish served on a bed of sautéed vegetables, including yellow peppers, courgette, and tomatoes, with a fork beside the plate. A bowl of green beans is in the background.

Courgette and pepper ratatouille with fish

A wonderfully versatile way to top up your 5 A DAY

7 ratings
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