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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

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Rustic Italian pasta and bean soup
A bowl of vegetable soup with pasta, white beans, carrots, spinach, and tomatoes sits on a wooden table. A spoon is in the bowl, and grated cheese is visible in a small dish nearby.

Rustic Italian pasta and bean soup

This chunky soup brings together the best of Mediterranean flavours and is a healthy winter warmer.

3 ratings
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Pasta with easy green sauce
A plate of fusilli pasta coated in green pesto sauce is served on a beige serviette with a yellow-handled fork, all set on a light wooden surface.

Pasta with easy green sauce

Although delicious, a classic pesto doesn’t contain a portion of your 5 A DAY, but this recipe does. It’s full of protein too so it’s great for growing children

2 ratings
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Oat berry breakfast bars
Four homemade oat bars with visible berries rest on brown baking paper. A glass bowl of oats and a yellow banana are in the background, all on a rustic blue wooden surface.

Oat berry breakfast bars

Nutritious breakfast on the go

27 ratings
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Mediterranean one-pan chicken
A bowl of cooked chicken pieces with colourful vegetables, including courgette, tomatoes, and olives, garnished with herbs. A slice of bread and a bowl of black olives are in the background.

Mediterranean one-pan chicken

A Mediterranean diet can help to reduce your risk of weight gain, so try this summery dish

3 ratings
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Black bean soup
A bowl of black bean soup garnished with chopped red onion, coriander, a slice of lime, and red chilli, served with lime wedges and pieces of flatbread on a blue plate.

Black bean soup

Our bean soup recipe is a healthier twist on Tex-Mex refried beans

2 ratings
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Thai veggie curry
A bowl of brown rice topped with colourful sautéed vegetables, including red and green peppers, carrots, aubergine, and broccoli, on a light wooden table with a fork beside the bowl.

Thai veggie curry

Enjoy a deliciously fragrant Thai curry with fewer calories

10 ratings
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Coronation chicken sandwiches
Two halves of a curried chickpea salad sandwich stacked on a wooden board, with wholegrain bread and a creamy yellow filling mixed with chopped vegetables. A wooden skewer holds the sandwich together.

Coronation chicken sandwiches

A twist on the royal-inspired dish, created to celebrate the accession of Elizabeth II

4 ratings
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Pasta with roasted pepper and butternut squash
A bowl of rotini pasta with roasted sweet potato cubes, cherry tomatoes, sliced onions, and pumpkin seeds, served on a white wooden table with a fork, pumpkin seeds, and half a red pepper nearby.

Pasta with roasted pepper and butternut squash

This hearty dish contains 3 of your 5 A DAY caramelised to perfection

3 ratings
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Fruit clafoutis
A square slice of custard tart topped with mixed berries and a sprig of mint sits on a white plate. A teacup and a white teapot are in the background.

Fruit clafoutis

This French classic makes a delightful summer dessert.

2 ratings
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Any vegetable soup
A bowl of smooth orange soup garnished with fresh parsley and black pepper, with a spoon resting inside. The bowl sits on a striped cloth next to another partial bowl of soup and a glass of water.

Any vegetable soup

This simple recipe works with almost any vegetable such as squash, pumpkin, cauliflower, courgette or broccoli. Reduce your food waste and rustle up a delicious, warming homemade soup.

5 ratings
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Gobi aloo (cauliflower and potato curry)
A blue patterned plate holds a serving of curried cauliflower and potatoes, garnished with herbs and a dollop of yoghurt. A frying pan with more of the dish is visible in the background.

Gobi aloo (cauliflower and potato curry)

This popular Indian dish completely transforms cauliflower

1 ratings
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Stovies
A bowl filled with a hearty stew containing chunks of beef, potatoes, carrots, and garden peas, placed on a beige serviette with a fork and spoon beside it.

Stovies

Scottish stovies – lower in calories but full of traditional flavours

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Parsnip and celeriac bake
A close-up of a baked potato gratin in an enamel dish, topped with melted and slightly browned cheese, with a serving spoon resting inside. The dish sits on a wooden board and a beige cloth.

Parsnip and celeriac bake

Mix the natural sweetness of these two earthy vegetables with the sharpness of mustard and cheese to create a wonderfully balanced autumnal dish.

3 ratings
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Baked leek crumble
A baked casserole dish filled with layered leeks in tomato sauce, topped with melted cheese and breadcrumbs. A portion has been removed with a vintage metal and wooden-handled spoon resting in the dish.

Baked leek crumble

Leeks are the star of this warming vegetable crumble recipe

5 ratings
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