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Salmon pasta bake
Baked pasta bake in a white dish, topped with golden breadcrumbs and grated cheese. A serving spoon rests in the dish, and part of the bake has been served, revealing pasta and tomato sauce.

Salmon pasta bake

A simple pasta bake with the added bonus of omega-3

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Lemon, basil and mint pesto pasta
Two plates of orecchiette pasta tossed with green pesto sauce and rocket leaves are set on a light blue, rustic wooden surface. A fork rests on one of the plates.

Lemon, basil and mint pesto pasta

A tangy, delicious and flavourful dish! And the wholemeal pasta provides you with a great source of fibre

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Winter vegetable minestrone
A bowl of spaghetti in tomato-based sauce with chopped vegetables and spinach, placed on a beige surface next to a folded serviette and a spoon.

Winter vegetable minestrone

Filling and bursting with seasonal veggies and aromatic herbs

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Caramelised mango, chilli and lime
Two white speckled bowls filled with creamy yoghurt, topped with golden-brown roasted fruit pieces, fresh herbs, and a sprinkle of cinnamon, set on a textured blue surface.

Caramelised mango, chilli and lime

Served with cinnamon yoghurt, try this fantastic fusion of sweet and sharp flavours

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Peri peri turkey kebabs
Skewers with grilled chunks of orange-coloured chicken, red pepper, and yellow and red cherry tomatoes are arranged on baking parchment, with a plate of salad visible in the background.

Peri peri turkey kebabs

Succulent turkey and colourful tomatoes will be a great change from traditional BBQ food.

1 ratings
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Roasted garlic dal
A bowl of creamy yellow lentil dahl topped with caramelised onions and fresh coriander, served with pieces of naan on a rustic blue wooden table.

Roasted garlic dal

This mellow lentil and garlic dish is perfect for a snack, side dish or lunch, and it’s been created by Ryan Riley specially for people with cancer

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Lentil and vegetable soup
A bowl of hearty vegetable soup with greens and tomatoes sits on a white table next to a slice of brown bread, a spoon, and a bay leaf. A textured grey serviette is partially visible beside the bowl.

Lentil and vegetable soup

This hearty soup is perfect for a cold winter’s day

3 ratings
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Open sandwich with houmous
Open-faced sandwich on wholegrain bread topped with grated beetroot, carrots, rocket, and a lemon wedge, served on a plate with another similar sandwich in the background.

Open sandwich with houmous

Our open sandwich recipe is loaded with homemade houmous and rainbow salad

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Apple pie granita
Four glass dessert pots filled with a chunky apple mixture topped with oats are arranged on a wooden tray. Spoons are placed in or beside the pots, ready for serving. A bowl of oats appears in the background.

Apple pie granita

Apple and cinnamon flavour this lovely frozen granita

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Charred sweetcorn salad with a chilli and lime oil
Grilled corn on the cob served on a bed of rocket, fresh basil, and tomato wedges, garnished with pine nuts, on a blue-patterned platter and a yellow plate, set on a blue tablecloth.

Charred sweetcorn salad with a chilli and lime oil

A rollercoaster for the tastebuds

4 ratings
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Broccoli and basil soup
A bowl of creamy green soup garnished with fresh basil leaves, served in a white decorative plate with a silver spoon. Brown bread slices and a knitted grey cloth are nearby.

Broccoli and basil soup

Enjoy this quick and warming green soup all year round

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Fish tacos
Two fish tacos topped with chopped coriander, diced tomatoes, and sauce on a wooden board, served with lemon slices, red cabbage, salsa, tortilla crisps, and a side of creamy dip.

Fish tacos

Think you know all about tacos? Think again!

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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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Cranberry and pear sauce
A bowl of cranberry sauce topped with orange zest sits on a red and white checked cloth. A spoon rests inside the bowl, and curly strips of orange peel are scattered nearby on a wooden surface.

Cranberry and pear sauce

This healthy version has 75% less sugar than traditional cranberry sauce

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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

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