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Caponata pasta
A bowl of penne pasta mixed with tomato sauce, chunks of aubergine, and garnished with fresh herbs, served on a wooden surface with a fork nearby.

Caponata pasta

Use up aubergine with this delicious and fragrant penne recipe

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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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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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Turkey and mushroom risotto
Turkey mushroom risotto

Turkey and mushroom risotto

Use leftover turkey to make this warming risotto. Its soft texture makes it ideal for those living with cancer

1 ratings
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Citrus fish with roasted vegetables
Baked white fish fillets topped with dill, served on green beans and tenderstem broccoli, with toasted bread pieces and lemon wedges on a baking tray.

Citrus fish with roasted vegetables

Healthy doesn’t mean hard work with this speedy supper

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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

3 ratings
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Spiced savoy cabbage
Sautéed cabbage and onions in a cast iron frying pan with a serving spoon, featuring vibrant green and yellow cabbage leaves and lightly caramelised onions.

Spiced savoy cabbage

This spiced cabbage recipe shows there’s more to this humble veg than school lunches

3 ratings
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Shakshuka
A frying pan of shakshuka with poached eggs in a spiced tomato sauce, garnished with coriander. Next to it are slices of rustic bread on a plate and a small bowl of red pepper flakes on a wooden table.

Shakshuka

Flavours to savour in this spicy egg and tomato dish

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Spiced stewed pears
Spiced stewed pears recipe

Spiced stewed pears

Sweet, warm and irresistibly comforting

4 ratings
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Hearty bolognese
A plate with cooked orzo pasta on one side and a vegetable and bean stew garnished with parsley on the other, placed on a woven placemat.

Hearty bolognese

A gentle, nourishing meal featuring lean lamb, kidney beans, and orzo

4 ratings
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Greek turkey burgers with low-fat tzatziki
A sandwich with a spinach and cheese patty on a bap sits on a wooden board next to fresh salad leaves and small yellow carrots.

Greek turkey burgers with low-fat tzatziki

A healthy alternative to beef, these succulent burgers are perfect for a summer barbecue

2 ratings
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Strawberry cooler
Strawberry cooler

Strawberry cooler

A refreshing taste of summer, this strawberry mocktail contains no added sugar with a twist of basil

1 ratings
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Apple and ginger compote with yoghurt
Three bowls of creamy yoghurt topped with caramelised pineapple, granola, and seeds sit on a rustic wooden surface. The ingredients in each bowl are attractively arranged and drizzled with honey or syrup.

Apple and ginger compote with yoghurt

Ginger has long been used as a remedy for nausea, which lots of people going through cancer treatment experience

5 ratings
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Vegetable samosas
Four baked triangular pastries on a baking tray lined with baking parchment, with one pastry slightly open to reveal a colourful vegetable filling including carrots and greens. The tray is on a white marble surface.

Vegetable samosas

These veggie samosas are quick and easy to make, tasty to eat and healthy too.

4 ratings
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Peri peri chicken with spicy jollof-style rice
Peri-Peri chicken with spicy jollof-style rice recipe

Peri peri chicken with spicy jollof-style rice

A vibrant, flavourful take on your favourite takeway dish

8 ratings
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