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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

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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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Spaghetti bake with butter beans
Spaghetti bake with butter beans

Spaghetti bake with butter beans

A flavourful veggie twist on a classic one-pot dish

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Watercress soup
A white ceramic bowl filled with creamy soup garnished with fresh herbs, placed on a grey polka dot tablecloth with a silver spoon and slices of brown bread on a plate nearby.

Watercress soup

A wartime favourite that’s still a great, nutritious soup!

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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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Apple and sultana tartlets
Six filo pastry cases filled with chopped apples and dried fruit are arranged on a teal plate, dusted with icing sugar. The plate sits on a sparkly sequin runner next to gold decorative baubles.

Apple and sultana tartlets

A festive lower-calorie alternative

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Thai veggie curry
A bowl of brown rice topped with colourful sautéed vegetables, including red and green peppers, carrots, aubergine, and broccoli, on a light wooden table with a fork beside the bowl.

Thai veggie curry

Enjoy a deliciously fragrant Thai curry with fewer calories

10 ratings
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Veggie burgers with slaw
A veggie burger with leafy greens and slaw on a wholemeal bun, secured with a wooden skewer, is served on a wooden board with a bowl of slaw in the background.

Veggie burgers with slaw

Full of flavour and a healthy option for burger night

3 ratings
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Spaghetti with salmon and spinach

Spaghetti with salmon and spinach

This quick and healthy pasta dish, inspired by Swedish gravlax, is a tasty way to eat more oily fish

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Cajun salmon with spicy tomato pasta
A plate of cooked salmon fillet served on a bed of spaghetti with sautéed spinach and cherry tomato halves. A folded serviette is beside the plate.

Cajun salmon with spicy tomato pasta

A tasty weeknight dinner that’s ready in 20 minutes

4 ratings
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Chocolate and avocado brownies
Chocolate and avocado brownie

Chocolate and avocado brownies

Dark fudgy brownies to enjoy at home or on the go

8 ratings
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Crispy stuffed mushrooms
Stuffed mushrooms topped with breadcrumbs and a slice of tomato, arranged on a bed of mixed leafy greens, served on a wooden platter.

Crispy stuffed mushrooms

Substitute steak for these delightfully garlicky bites

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Berry trifle
A layered trifle in a glass dish with a red jelly base, sponge pieces, yellow custard, whipped cream, blackberries, and chocolate shavings, set on a light surface with festive decorations in the background.

Berry trifle

This alcohol-free feast will become a firm favourite. Satisfy trifle cravings within this low-fat and low-sugar recipe.

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Banana and blackberry baked oats
Banana and blackberry baked oats recipe

Banana and blackberry baked oats

Packed with blackberries and high-fibre oats, this dessert can be made in the oven or microwave

6 ratings
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Crowned turkey roast with all the trimmings
A roasted turkey garnished with orange slices and herbs sits on a plate, surrounded by mashed potato, gravy, cranberries, roast potatoes, carrots, and Christmas decorations.

Crowned turkey roast with all the trimmings

Enjoy this healthier Christmas lunch with family and friends

3 ratings
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