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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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Marmite pasta with porcini and lemon breadcrumbs
A yellow plate of spaghetti with spinach and grated cheese sits on a rustic wooden table, next to a glass of iced tea with a lemon slice and a yellow serviette. Another plate of pasta is partially visible in the background.

Marmite pasta with porcini and lemon breadcrumbs

This dish is inspired by a Nigella Lawson classic

6 ratings
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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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Chicken chow mein
A bowl of stir-fried noodles with chicken, broccoli, red pepper, carrots, and leafy greens, served with chopsticks. A smaller bowl and a cup of soy sauce are beside the main bowl.

Chicken chow mein

We love this simple, tasty, Asian-inspired meal that takes no time at all to get on the table

8 ratings
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Chicken hotpot with golden potatoes
A white baking dish filled with a golden potato-topped casserole, featuring sliced potatoes and visible chicken and vegetables underneath; a metal serving spoon rests in the dish. Steamed greens and a portion on a plate are nearby.

Chicken hotpot with golden potatoes

The perfect slow cooker recipe made with chicken thighs, carrot, swede and mushroom

3 ratings
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Breakfast omelette rolls
A seeded wholegrain bun filled with a folded omelette containing greens and tomatoes, served on a plate with fresh spinach leaves.

Breakfast omelette rolls

A healthy, filling breakfast – or ideal as a hearty lunchtime treat

1 ratings
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Spicy bean burgers
A close-up of a veggie burger on a wholemeal bun, layered with lettuce, a colourful veggie patty, and slices of fresh tomato, served on a wooden surface.

Spicy bean burgers

This recipe skips the meat but not the flavour

9 ratings
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Peach, pear and parsnip upside down cake
A round cake topped with peach slices, served on a green plate. A slice has been cut and removed, with a knife resting on the plate. The plate sits on a cloth over a wooden table.

Peach, pear and parsnip upside down cake

Not many cakes can boast being one of your 5 A DAY with no added sugar but this upside down cake can

2 ratings
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Turkey chilli con carne
A plate of chilli with kidney beans, minced meat, and vegetables next to a serving of brown rice, garnished with parsley. A side dish of green beans and lettuce sits nearby.

Turkey chilli con carne

Cut down on red meat with this cheaper, healthier chilli con carne recipe, which uses turkey mince

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Roast chicken and squash salad
A bowl of salad topped with sliced grilled chicken breast, courgette ribbons, sweet potato cubes, mixed leaves, and lentils. Forks, a glass of water, and a small bowl of lentils are nearby on a wooden table.

Roast chicken and squash salad

A healthy and filling salad for any occasion

1 ratings
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Prawn cocktail with homemade sauce
A glass tumbler filled with prawns, lettuce, cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes, and fresh dill, served as a colourful prawn salad.

Prawn cocktail with homemade sauce

An unforgettable low-calorie take on a classic that will appeal to your tastebuds.

1 ratings
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Fruity oat flapjacks
Two homemade oat flapjacks with sultanas and dried fruit are placed on a striped plate. A blurred label and colourful background are visible behind the plate.

Fruity oat flapjacks

Your summer tea party simply MUST feature these healthy golden treats made with reduced-fat spread.

4 ratings
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Baked potato boats
Three baked potatoes on a white plate, each topped with different fillings: beans, creamy sauce with herbs, and a tuna and sweetcorn mix. A bowl of salad and cutlery are in the background.

Baked potato boats

Jacket potatoes with a choice of tasty toppings

2 ratings
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Cheesy houmous pitta
A wholemeal pitta stuffed with shredded lettuce, sliced tomatoes, grated cheese, and houmous sits on a wooden chopping board with a green potted plant in the background.

Cheesy houmous pitta

A super-tasty, meat-free lunchtime snack

2 ratings
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Baked apples
Four baked apples with wrinkled skins and dried fruit centres are arranged in a square ceramic baking dish on a wooden surface, with a towel and plates in the background.

Baked apples

A quick and easy pudding that helps you towards 5 A DAY

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