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Basil and mushroom cannelloni with harissa ricotta

A blue plate with a serving of vegetable lasagne garnished with fresh basil leaves, placed next to a fork and knife. A baking dish of more lasagne and an orange serviette are in the background.

Basil and mushroom cannelloni with harissa ricotta

Cavolo nero is full of nutrients such as vitamins A and C, B-vitamins such as folate, and vitamin K

4 ratings

Pasta with roasted pepper and butternut squash

A bowl of rotini pasta with roasted sweet potato cubes, cherry tomatoes, sliced onions, and pumpkin seeds, served on a white wooden table with a fork, pumpkin seeds, and half a red pepper nearby.

Pasta with roasted pepper and butternut squash

This hearty dish contains 3 of your 5 A DAY caramelised to perfection

3 ratings

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

1 ratings

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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.

1 ratings

Fantastic falafel

Overhead view of fresh falafel wraps with lettuce, tomato, shredded carrot, cucumber, and vibrant purple cabbage, served with salad, dipping sauce, and forks on a light blue background.

Fantastic falafel

Falafel are fun to make at home and a great alternative to meatballs.

4 ratings

Tomato, kale and bean soup

A bowl of vegetable soup with carrots, greens, beans, and tomatoes, garnished with chopped herbs, sits on a rustic wooden table next to seeded bread, fresh kale, garlic, and a carrot.

Tomato, kale and bean soup

This chunky soup is winter comfort in a bowl

8 ratings

Charred sweetcorn salad with a chilli and lime oil

Grilled corn on the cob served on a bed of rocket, fresh basil, and tomato wedges, garnished with pine nuts, on a blue-patterned platter and a yellow plate, set on a blue tablecloth.

Charred sweetcorn salad with a chilli and lime oil

A rollercoaster for the tastebuds

4 ratings

Slow cooker Moroccan chicken tagine

A yellow dish filled with a colourful stew of chicken, chickpeas, and vegetables. Surrounding bowls hold chopped herbs and cooked couscous on a light blue surface.

Slow cooker Moroccan chicken tagine

Serve this warming Moroccan stew with wholewheat couscous and a sprinkle of dried apricots

5 ratings

Roast chestnut soup

A delicious starter for your Christmas meal that’s low in fat and perfect with a crusty roll

3 ratings

Fruity muesli

A heart-shaped bowl filled with muesli, dried fruit, and berries sits on a white plate, with extra berries, pumpkin seeds, and a glass of milk nearby.

Fruity muesli

Power up your day with this wonderful, nutty muesli topped with juicy fruit

1 ratings

Traffic light lollies

A colourful fruit ice lolly with red, yellow, and green layers, containing visible kiwi seeds, held upright in a green plastic mould. Another ice lolly is blurred in the background.

Traffic light lollies

These homemade lollies look like the ones from the shop – but they’re entirely made of fruit so count towards your 5 A DAY!

1 ratings

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

1 ratings

Virgin sangria

All the taste of summer in Spain without the alcohol, this recipe can be tweaked for a winter warmer too

1 ratings

Sweet and sour chicken

A metal bowl filled with a colourful stir-fry of tofu, red and green peppers, pineapple, and coriander. Next to it is a bowl of fried rice with vegetables, a spoon, and chopsticks on a wooden surface.

Sweet and sour chicken

A healthier version of a Chinese takeaway favourite providing more than two of your 5 A DAY

2 ratings

Sweet potato chocolate muffins

Sweet potato chocolate muffins

A low-fat, no added sugar dessert that’s perfect for satisfying sweet cravings. Delicious and ideal for freezing to enjoy anytime!

16 ratings

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