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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.

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Umami broth minestrone
A bowl of pasta soup with herbs, served in a dark bowl on a rustic wooden table, with a spoon nearby and fresh parsley sprinkled on top.

Umami broth minestrone

This warming broth is high in potassium, which is needed for the nervous system to function normally

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Spaghetti bolognese with butternut squash
Spaghetti bolognese with butternut squash

Spaghetti bolognese with butternut squash

Creamy butternut squash is the perfect addition to this much-loved classic

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Overnight mixed bean salad with orzo
Orzo and bean salad

Overnight mixed bean salad with orzo

A simple but tasty salad which is quick to prepare and suitable for work or school lunches. Great for making the night before.

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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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Pineapple dip
A bowl of creamy yoghurt raita topped with chopped nuts, placed on a striped white and blue cloth next to a spoon and a wooden surface, with sliced cucumbers partially visible.

Pineapple dip

A sweeter snack that’s a good alternative to hummus or guacamole

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Cranberry and orange cheesecake
A cheesecake with a crumbly base, topped with a thick layer of whipped cream and a generous portion of cranberry sauce, sits on a wooden board. Some slices are cut, and cranberries are scattered around.

Cranberry and orange cheesecake

Inspired by Christmas, delicious all year round

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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

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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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Vegetable fajitas
A soft tortilla topped with guacamole, sautéed mushrooms, diced tomatoes, fresh coriander, and a drizzle of white sauce, with a lemon wedge and a rolled tortilla in the background.

Vegetable fajitas

Little parcels loaded up with exciting Mexican flavours – fun to prepare and to eat!

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Butter bean and almond dip
A bowl of houmous with swirls of olive oil is served alongside a platter of colourful fresh vegetables, including carrots, red pepper strips, sugar snap peas, and endive leaves.

Butter bean and almond dip

Let my butter bean and almond dip help you dump the junk!

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Red lentil dip
A bowl of creamy dip, topped with red spices and sesame seeds, sits on a blue and white striped cloth next to a spoon and a plate of cucumber slices.

Red lentil dip

A flavoursome alternative to dal or hummus

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Prawn, cucumber and mayo baguette
A baguette sandwich filled with prawns, cucumber slices, and shredded lettuce sits on a wooden board with fresh herbs in the background.

Prawn, cucumber and mayo baguette

A healthy upgrade on a lunchtime classic

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Tutti frutti sundae
Two tall glasses filled with colourful mixed fruit salad, topped with a dollop of yoghurt being spooned on, garnished with a strawberry and orange slice, set against a bright yellow background.

Tutti frutti sundae

Healthy tutti frutti made with yoghurt not ice cream, with 2 of your 5 A DAY. Plus it’s quick and easy to make

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Rainbow tuna pasta pots
Two glass jars filled with layered salad ingredients, including fusilli pasta, chopped tomatoes, tuna, sweetcorn, avocado, and shredded lettuce. Fresh basil leaves and tomatoes are scattered on the table around the jars.

Rainbow tuna pasta pots

Brighten up your lunch with these quick and easy pasta pots

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