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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

5 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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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

1 ratings
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Salsa verde cod tray bake
Salsa verde cod tray bake

Salsa verde cod tray bake

Easy to prepare, easy to love, and packed with nutrients, this recipe is designed by a nutritionist for people living with or beyond cancer

5 ratings
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Mexican chicken salad
A wooden bowl filled with salad containing sliced chicken, cherry tomatoes, sweetcorn, kidney beans, shredded lettuce, and two lime halves. A fork and knife rest at the side. Small bowls of dressing and chopped vegetables are nearby.

Mexican chicken salad

A taste of Mexico in a bowl

2 ratings
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Butterbean and spinach curry
A metal bowl filled with a curry of large white beans, greens, and fresh coriander, garnished with spices. Next to it are a bowl of brown rice, fresh coriander, and a patterned towel.

Butterbean and spinach curry

A tasty vegan curry recipe, packed with spice and goodness

13 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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Sweet and sour chicken
A metal bowl filled with a colourful stir-fry of tofu, red and green peppers, pineapple, and coriander. Next to it is a bowl of fried rice with vegetables, a spoon, and chopsticks on a wooden surface.

Sweet and sour chicken

A healthier version of a Chinese takeaway favourite providing more than two of your 5 A DAY

2 ratings
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Sweet potato pancakes with carrot and onion
Sweet potato pancakes

Sweet potato pancakes with carrot and onion

Brighten up your brunch with these sweet and savoury pancakes; perfect with chicken, fish or veg

8 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

1 ratings
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Spaghetti tuna bolognese
Spaghetti tuna bolognese

Spaghetti tuna bolognese

This bolognese uses tuna instead of beef mince, and fish is important to eat because it has lots of nutrients like omega-3 and vitamin D

8 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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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

1 ratings
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Strawberry granita
A glass dessert dish filled with red berry granita, garnished with fresh raspberries, blackberries, and a sprig of mint, sits on a striped cloth beside a small spoon. Another serving is visible in the background.

Strawberry granita

Cool off with this elegant lighter alternative to ice cream

2 ratings
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Red kidney bean enchiladas
A baking dish of enchiladas topped with sliced tomatoes, lime wedges, shredded lettuce, red onions, coriander, and dollops of soured cream, with a glass of turquoise drink beside it on a white wooden table.

Red kidney bean enchiladas

A low-cost, Mexican-inspired meal that can be on the table in under 30 minutes

3 ratings
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