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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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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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Pasta puttanesca
A bowl of spaghetti with tomato sauce, black olives, chopped tomatoes, and fresh basil leaves, served in a patterned dish on a textured placemat, with an onion and pepper mill in the background.

Pasta puttanesca

A healthier version of ‘tart’s spaghetti’ that adds a bit of fire to your supper.

1 ratings
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Homemade chicken kebabs
A grilled pitta stuffed with shredded chicken and fresh greens sits on a blue and white striped plate, garnished with a lemon wedge.

Homemade chicken kebabs

Delicious chicken recipe with celeriac based ‘coleslaw’

2 ratings
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Eton mess
Three clear glasses filled with layers of whipped cream and sliced strawberries, topped with a strawberry slice and a mint leaf. Whole strawberries are scattered on the table in the background.

Eton mess

A British tea party classic with a full-on flavour and satisfying crunch

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

1 ratings
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Apple and carrot smoothie
Two glasses of thick orange smoothie with striped straws, surrounded by slices of toasted bread and a peeled banana on a table.

Apple and carrot smoothie

Have smoothies as a snack or with toast and cereal at breakfast

6 ratings
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Overnight oats
A bowl of porridge topped with fresh raspberries, pumpkin seeds, and sultanas sits on a wooden surface with a cup of green tea beside it.

Overnight oats

This 5-minute breakfast will set you up for the day

1 ratings
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Spiced banana rice pudding
Spiced banana rice pudding

Spiced banana rice pudding

Give this classic dessert a tropical twist and boost your fruit intake with this healthy sweet treat

1 ratings
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Coleslaw
A yellow dish filled with colourful coleslaw made of shredded red cabbage, green cabbage, and carrots. Two bowls with other salads are blurred in the background on a rustic table.

Coleslaw

Our homemade red cabbage coleslaw is a side dish with a great crunch

1 ratings
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Tutti frutti surprise
Two clear glasses filled with layered parfaits of strawberries, raspberries, kiwi slices, granola, and creamy yoghurt, with purple flowers in the foreground and green leaves blurred in the background.

Tutti frutti surprise

A beautiful dessert with added crunch

1 ratings
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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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Houmous and beetroot salsa wraps
Wholemeal wraps filled with leafy greens, diced beetroot, and a creamy spread, sliced in half and arranged on a wooden board, with a soft-focus green background and chequered tablecloth.

Houmous and beetroot salsa wraps

These vegan wraps can be made in minutes and are perfect for a lunchbox or an alfresco gathering

2 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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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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