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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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Pasta with easy green sauce
A plate of fusilli pasta coated in green pesto sauce is served on a beige serviette with a yellow-handled fork, all set on a light wooden surface.

Pasta with easy green sauce

Although delicious, a classic pesto doesn’t contain a portion of your 5 A DAY, but this recipe does. It’s full of protein too so it’s great for growing children

3 ratings
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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

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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

2 ratings
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Lentil chilli bake
Lentil chilli bake recipe

Lentil chilli bake

A veggie-friendly makeover of your favourite comfort food, with fibre-rich lentils

5 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

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Zaatar lamb with preserved lemon houmous
A green bowl with seasoned grilled meat, gnocchi, creamy sauce, pomegranate seeds, fresh herbs, and olive oil. A smaller plate with gnocchi is in the background on a green tablecloth.

Zaatar lamb with preserved lemon houmous

This mix of lamb chops, herbs, spices and textures create an intriguing meal full of flavour

3 ratings
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Turkey and mushroom risotto
Turkey mushroom risotto

Turkey and mushroom risotto

Use leftover turkey to make this warming risotto. Its soft texture makes it ideal for those living with cancer

1 ratings
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Eggs Florentine
A plate with wholegrain toast topped with sautéed spinach and a poached egg with runny yolk, served alongside a bunch of roasted cherry tomatoes.

Eggs Florentine

This version of a classic dish is simple and nutritious

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Homemade chicken kievs
A white plate with breaded chicken breast cut in half, mixed green salad, and vine cherry tomatoes, placed on a green-striped cloth.

Homemade chicken kievs

Lighten up this family favourite with a light garlic and herb cream cheese filling with less fat, salt and sugar

1 ratings
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Cauliflower and garlic mash
A bowl of creamy mashed potatoes garnished with sprigs of fresh thyme and a sprinkle of black pepper, placed on a grey surface with a grey serviette nearby.

Cauliflower and garlic mash

A new way to enjoy cauliflower

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Soda bread
A loaf of rustic brown bread with two slices cut, resting on a blue-striped cloth on a wooden table. A white ceramic bowl is in the background.

Soda bread

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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

2 ratings
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Salmon and asparagus parcels
A close-up of a flaky pastry slice filled with salmon and green asparagus spears, served on a plate with fresh spinach leaves in the background.

Salmon and asparagus parcels

A simple but satisfying fish dish, perfect for entertaining

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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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