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Mediterranean spaghetti
A light blue bowl with cooked spaghetti on one side, topped with a colourful vegetable and kidney bean tomato sauce featuring courgette, carrots, and red pepper, garnished with fresh herbs.

Mediterranean spaghetti

A vegetarian pasta dish with kidney beans and Mediterranean vegetables

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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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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

7 ratings
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Egg, lettuce and tomato sandwich (ELT)
A stacked sandwich with layers of wholegrain bread, lettuce, sliced tomato, hard-boiled egg, and a sprinkle of paprika, held together with a skewer, on a wooden board with apples and vegetables in the background.

Egg, lettuce and tomato sandwich (ELT)

A vegetarian twist on the classic processed meat sarnie

3 ratings
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Cauliflower cheese monsters
A baked pasta bake topped with melted cheese, decorated with parsley, two radishes, and a slice of red pepper to resemble a smiling face.

Cauliflower cheese monsters

Get creative when cooking with kids by making cheese and pasta monsters

1 ratings
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Fish pie
A baked casserole dish topped with golden grated cheese, half served to reveal a creamy filling with pieces of salmon, peas, and carrots. A large serving spoon rests beside the dish on a checked cloth.

Fish pie

A lower-calorie version of a classic family meal, this is how easy it can be to add fish to your diet

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Grilled romaine lettuce
Three halves of grilled cos lettuce, lightly charred and seasoned, are arranged on a white plate with a side of lime wedges visible next to the plate.

Grilled romaine lettuce

This is a great way to eat more vegetables and our grilled lettuce recipe has a subtle cumin and garlic marinade. Ideal for vegetarians at a BBQ

2 ratings
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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

4 ratings
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Spicy chicken and rice
A bowl of salad with grilled chicken strips on top, green beans, peas, barley, and cherry tomato pieces, placed on a light blue wooden table next to a bowl of spinach salad and a bowl of cucumber yoghurt dip.

Spicy chicken and rice

A fantastic spicy chicken meal that’s brimming with 5 A DAY goodness and pairs perfectly with the mint raita

2 ratings
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Fruity yoghurt oat pots
A glass jar filled with layers of chopped apples, green grapes, yoghurt, and topped with granola and seeds sits on a chequered cloth, surrounded by similar jars and a bowl of extra granola.

Fruity yoghurt oat pots

This recipe can double up as a dessert or breakfast

2 ratings
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Rice pudding with spicy cinnamon pears
Rice pudding with spicy cinnamon pears

Rice pudding with spicy cinnamon pears

Liven up a favourite dessert with tender, lightly spiced pears

2 ratings
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Summer pudding
A summer pudding topped with a mint sprig, served on a white plate surrounded by mixed berries including strawberries, blackberries, and redcurrants. Some of the pudding is cut to reveal its berry-filled interior.

Summer pudding

A healthier version of the classic British dessert, our vibrant summer pudding is a cheap treat using frozen berries and bread

3 ratings
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Baked leek crumble
A baked casserole dish filled with layered leeks in tomato sauce, topped with melted cheese and breadcrumbs. A portion has been removed with a vintage metal and wooden-handled spoon resting in the dish.

Baked leek crumble

Leeks are the star of this warming vegetable crumble recipe

5 ratings
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Spiced apple warmer
Two glass tumblers of apple cider with glass straws sit on a wooden board, surrounded by an apple, cinnamon sticks, and pine cones. A maroon background with a string of white star decorations is visible.

Spiced apple warmer

Toast to good health with this festive mocktail evoking memories of Christmas markets and mulled cider

2 ratings
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Mini apple and apricot crumbles
A white ramekin filled with peach crumble sits on a colourful checked cloth, with a spoon nearby and another dessert ramekin blurred in the background.

Mini apple and apricot crumbles

Our individual apple crumbles have a crunchy oat and sunflower seed topping. Great for using up bruised fruit

2 ratings
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