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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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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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Cauliflower cheese monsters
A baked pasta bake topped with melted cheese, decorated with parsley, two radishes, and a slice of red pepper to resemble a smiling face.

Cauliflower cheese monsters

Get creative when cooking with kids by making cheese and pasta monsters

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Cauliflower and garlic mash
A bowl of creamy mashed potatoes garnished with sprigs of fresh thyme and a sprinkle of black pepper, placed on a grey surface with a grey serviette nearby.

Cauliflower and garlic mash

A new way to enjoy cauliflower

1 ratings
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Lentil chilli bake
Lentil chilli bake recipe

Lentil chilli bake

A veggie-friendly makeover of your favourite comfort food, with fibre-rich lentils

5 ratings
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Cheesy houmous pitta
A wholemeal pitta stuffed with shredded lettuce, sliced tomatoes, grated cheese, and houmous sits on a wooden chopping board with a green potted plant in the background.

Cheesy houmous pitta

A super-tasty, meat-free lunchtime snack

2 ratings
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Whipped pea ricotta crostini with mint sauce
Crostini topped with ricotta cheese, green peas, chopped fresh mint, and a drizzle of olive oil are arranged on a white plate, with scattered mint leaves and peas on a blue surface.

Whipped pea ricotta crostini with mint sauce

A fresh snack bursting with flavour; the soft topping is the perfect partner for the crisp crostini

3 ratings
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Festive chocolate and orange trifle
A glass dessert dish filled with layers of creamy pudding, orange segments, and topped with chocolate shavings and orange zest. Another similar dessert is visible in the blurred background with warm festive lights.

Festive chocolate and orange trifle

This layered fruity trifle adds a festive feel to a dinner party and a lighter pudding alternative.

2 ratings
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White fish poke bowl
Three bowls filled with chopped chicken, sliced tomatoes, shredded carrots, purple cabbage, and spring onions on rice, placed on a woven tray with a small bowl of white sauce and a checked serviette.

White fish poke bowl

This Polynesian classic uses frozen fish to keep the cost down and a zingy yoghurt dressing to pep it up

3 ratings
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Root vegetable and butterbean crumble
A square casserole dish filled with baked beans, vegetables, and tomato sauce, topped with a golden cheese and breadcrumb crust. A portion has been served, revealing the saucy filling beneath the crispy topping.

Root vegetable and butterbean crumble

This delicious savoury crumble is a perfect healthy vegetarian meal

12 ratings
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Kale and lentil stew
A bowl of lentil stew with kale, diced carrots, and peppers, served with two pieces of bread and a dollop of yoghurt. Another smaller bowl with a similar meal is nearby, on a wooden table.

Kale and lentil stew

A tasty and hearty stew packed with vitamin-rich vegetables

5 ratings
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Roast chicken with vegetables
A roasted whole chicken garnished with herbs, surrounded by carrots and onions on a platter. A bowl of potatoes and a small gravy jug are in the background.

Roast chicken with vegetables

This herby roast chicken makes a brilliant festive lunch. Any leftover chicken or vegetables can be used for healthy lunches during the week

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Grilled romaine lettuce
Three halves of grilled cos lettuce, lightly charred and seasoned, are arranged on a white plate with a side of lime wedges visible next to the plate.

Grilled romaine lettuce

This is a great way to eat more vegetables and our grilled lettuce recipe has a subtle cumin and garlic marinade. Ideal for vegetarians at a BBQ

2 ratings
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Chicken cassoulet
A round ceramic dish filled with baked chicken breasts, white beans, chopped vegetables, and topped with breadcrumbs and herbs, sits on a light table next to a cloth serviette and two spoons.

Chicken cassoulet

A healthier twist on a French classic, this one-pot chicken cassoulet can be served up in just half an hour or slow-cooked.

4 ratings
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Fluffy wholemeal pancakes
Fluffy wholemeal pancakes

Fluffy wholemeal pancakes

These wonderful little pancakes make a comforting weekend breakfast

15 ratings
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