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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

1 ratings
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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

2 ratings
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Cheesy vegetable pasta bake
A baked casserole with pasta, peas, sweetcorn, and melted cheese, topped with sliced tomatoes, sits in a square dish. A serving has been removed and is on a plate in the background. A large serving spoon rests nearby.

Cheesy vegetable pasta bake

A veg-packed twist on a cheesy family favourite

2 ratings
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Basil and mushroom cannelloni with harissa ricotta
A blue plate with a serving of vegetable lasagne garnished with fresh basil leaves, placed next to a fork and knife. A baking dish of more lasagne and an orange serviette are in the background.

Basil and mushroom cannelloni with harissa ricotta

Cavolo nero is full of nutrients such as vitamins A and C, B-vitamins such as folate, and vitamin K

4 ratings
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Gardener’s pie
A baked vegetable shepherd’s pie with a golden, scalloped potato topping in a round dish. Part of the pie is scooped out, revealing mixed vegetables and beans in a tomato sauce. A spoon and a bowl of green beans are nearby.

Gardener’s pie

A hearty main dish that won’t break the bank

1 ratings
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Wholemeal bread and butter pudding
A dish of bread and butter pudding with golden, baked slices of bread and sultanas, partially served, sits on a wooden board next to a small bowl and blue cloth.

Wholemeal bread and butter pudding

Bursting with dried fruit, this fibre-rich dish is a comforting dessert perfect for those living with cancer

2 ratings
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Filling fruit smoothie
A glass of berry smoothie topped with a raspberry and a blueberry, placed on a white surface with a bowl of mixed berries and a few loose blueberries nearby.

Filling fruit smoothie

Oats, yoghurt and peanut butter make this smoothie a meal in a glass

1 ratings
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Fluffy wholemeal pancakes
Fluffy wholemeal pancakes

Fluffy wholemeal pancakes

These wonderful little pancakes make a comforting weekend breakfast

15 ratings
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Cheese and broccoli squares
Cheese and broccoli squares

Cheese and broccoli squares

A grab and go vegetarian breakfast which is suitable for batch cooking and home freezing. A filling way to start your day including protein, vegetables and wholegrain starchy carbs.

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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Slow cooker vegetarian moussaka
A serving of lentil shepherd’s pie with a golden crust sits on a blue plate next to a small salad of rocket and cherry tomatoes. A casserole dish and another plate are in the background. A fork and knife rest on a blue serviette.

Slow cooker vegetarian moussaka

With yoghurt, eggs and parmesan, this Greek moussaka is a hearty family meal packed with vegetables

7 ratings
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Chickpea and bean casserole
A bowl of vegetable stew with potatoes, chickpeas, and diced squash in a tomato-based sauce, garnished with chopped herbs. A spoon rests in the bowl, which sits on a blue and white striped cloth.

Chickpea and bean casserole

A vegetarian casserole that satisfies the tastebuds

21 ratings
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Whipped pea ricotta crostini with mint sauce
Crostini topped with ricotta cheese, green peas, chopped fresh mint, and a drizzle of olive oil are arranged on a white plate, with scattered mint leaves and peas on a blue surface.

Whipped pea ricotta crostini with mint sauce

A fresh snack bursting with flavour; the soft topping is the perfect partner for the crisp crostini

3 ratings
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Soured cream, pea and mint baked potatoes
A round baking dish filled with creamy potato gratin topped with herbs sits next to a blue plate holding a serving of the gratin. A spoon rests on the plate and a glass with a red drink is in the background.

Soured cream, pea and mint baked potatoes

Soothing soured cream, silky-soft potatoes and mild but umami-rich peas make this a comforting dauphinoise recipe for people with cancer

2 ratings
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Trout with warm lentil salad
A plated meal featuring a piece of salmon topped with lemon slices, served over a bed of lentils and leafy greens, with a fork at the side and a chequered serviette underneath the plate.

Trout with warm lentil salad

Get more fish in your diet with this tasty, Scandinavian-inspired dish

1 ratings
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