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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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Vegetarian gnocchi
A grey plate with gnocchi, white beans, spinach, mushrooms, and herbs, on a white wooden table. A fork and colourful tulips are beside the plate.

Vegetarian gnocchi

Brimming with mushrooms, this veggie feast is a moreish choice for meat-free Mondays

2 ratings
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Lighter lasagne with aubergine pasta
A baked dish of cheesy vegetable lasagne sits in a white, blue-edged dish, topped with melted cheese and black pepper. A serving spoon rests inside, and some grated cheese is visible in a bowl nearby.

Lighter lasagne with aubergine pasta

This low-carb alternative to lasagne is lower in calories but packed with flavour

6 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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Hunter’s chicken casserole
A green saucepan filled with vegetable soup, featuring chunks of courgette, carrots, tomatoes, and other vegetables in a tomato-based broth, with a ladle resting inside. A striped tea towel and leafy greens are nearby.

Hunter’s chicken casserole

A long walk will work up an appetite for this healthy casserole

4 ratings
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Homemade fish cakes
A plate with two breaded vegetable patties, one cut open, served with fresh rocket and a colourful tomato-onion salsa. A fork and knife are placed on a serviette beside the plate.

Homemade fish cakes

These grilled fishcakes are much lower in fat and calories than fried versions

2 ratings
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Lamb koftas
A plate with couscous, grilled vegetable and meatball skewers, and a bowl of tzatziki. More skewers, roasted vegetables, and meatballs are in serving dishes nearby.

Lamb koftas

Paired with veggie skewers and a zesty yoghurt dressing, these koftas are a filling lunch or dinner

3 ratings
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Asian prawn noodle salad
A white bowl filled with stir-fried noodles, prawns, sliced red chilli, mangetout, and julienned carrots, garnished with fresh coriander, sits on a patterned placemat.

Asian prawn noodle salad

A satisfying noodle salad with a fiery kick!

6 ratings
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Curried tomatoes on toast
A slice of toasted bread topped with colourful cherry tomatoes and greens, cut into three pieces on a pink plate with a knife. An orange serviette and a glass with orange liquid are nearby on a light wooden surface.

Curried tomatoes on toast

Tomatoes are naturally rich in a compound called lycopene; it’s what gives them their red colour

3 ratings
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Pumpkin soup
A bowl of creamy pumpkin soup topped with roasted pumpkin seeds and a dollop of cream, placed on a wooden board with a spoon beside it. Decorative mini pumpkins and plastic spiders surround the bowl.

Pumpkin soup

Don’t waste your pumpkin this Halloween! Our healthy roast pumpkin soup recipe can be as spicy as you like

4 ratings
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Minestrone soup
A white mug and saucepan filled with vegetable and bean soup sit on a wooden table, accompanied by a bowl of black pepper and a basket of bread in the background.

Minestrone soup

This pasta-packed vegetarian soup is rich in fibre yet easy to eat – perfect for those living with cancer.

4 ratings
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Ginger zinger
Two glasses of a light, fizzy drink with ice, garnished with lime slices and purple-striped straws, sit on a green board. Lime wedges and ginger root are nearby, with a blurred background.

Ginger zinger

This alcohol-free zesty combination of ginger and lime is low in calories but bursting with flavour.

2 ratings
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Turkey, butternut squash and barley casserole
A white pot filled with a cooked mixture of barley, diced orange sweet potatoes, and chunks of chicken, seasoned with herbs and black pepper. A spoon rests inside, and some food has been served out.

Turkey, butternut squash and barley casserole

Hearty and incredibly satisfying – this casserole is the ultimate healthy supper

3 ratings
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Sardine salad with roast cauliflower
Two cooked whole fish served on a bed of fresh spinach leaves, roasted yellow pepper, and cauliflower florets, garnished with chopped herbs on a white plate.

Sardine salad with roast cauliflower

Enjoy the flavours of the Mediterranean with this fish salad

2 ratings
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Pea and celery soup
A white bowl of green soup garnished with fresh herbs and cracked black pepper, served on a white plate with a slice of wholemeal bread. Crumbs and a pepper pot are visible on the wooden table.

Pea and celery soup

8 ratings
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