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Lighter lasagne with aubergine pasta
A baked dish of cheesy vegetable lasagne sits in a white, blue-edged dish, topped with melted cheese and black pepper. A serving spoon rests inside, and some grated cheese is visible in a bowl nearby.

Lighter lasagne with aubergine pasta

This low-carb alternative to lasagne is lower in calories but packed with flavour

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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
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Caponata pasta
A bowl of penne pasta mixed with tomato sauce, chunks of aubergine, and garnished with fresh herbs, served on a wooden surface with a fork nearby.

Caponata pasta

Use up aubergine with this delicious and fragrant penne recipe

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Red lentil dip
A bowl of creamy dip, topped with red spices and sesame seeds, sits on a blue and white striped cloth next to a spoon and a plate of cucumber slices.

Red lentil dip

A flavoursome alternative to dal or hummus

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Mango chicken stir-fry
A blue plate with stir-fried tofu, red and green peppers, and mango chunks, next to a bowl of rice on a striped serviette, all on a wooden surface with chopsticks.

Mango chicken stir-fry

This dish makes the most of the vibrant and fragrant mango, which is rich in antioxidant carotenoids and vitamin C. Perfect served with noodles or rice.

1 ratings
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Peach iced tea
A tall, ridged glass filled with orange iced tea, topped with ice cubes and garnished with a sprig of fresh mint. Blurred background shows lime wedges, mint leaves, and small gold star decorations on the table.

Peach iced tea

Don’t fancy a hot cup of tea at your summer garden party? We have the answer

8 ratings
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Portuguese custard tarts
Golden brown pastry cases with yellow custard filling cool on a wire rack over a dark surface. The pastries have crinkled, crisp edges and smooth, glossy centres.

Portuguese custard tarts

Use filo pastry for a healthier twist on pastel de nata

9 ratings
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Any vegetable soup
A bowl of smooth orange soup garnished with fresh parsley and black pepper, with a spoon resting inside. The bowl sits on a striped cloth next to another partial bowl of soup and a glass of water.

Any vegetable soup

This simple recipe works with almost any vegetable such as squash, pumpkin, cauliflower, courgette or broccoli. Reduce your food waste and rustle up a delicious, warming homemade soup.

5 ratings
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Baked beans and cheese toastie
A stack of three toasted sandwiches filled with baked beans and melted cheese, with filling oozing out, sits on a wooden chopping board. Greenery and a blurred yellow-green background are visible behind.

Baked beans and cheese toastie

Who says beans and cheese should be reserved for a jacket potato? They work brilliantly in this toastie – and the beans are 1 of your 5 A DAY

5 ratings
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Coleslaw
A yellow dish filled with colourful coleslaw made of shredded red cabbage, green cabbage, and carrots. Two bowls with other salads are blurred in the background on a rustic table.

Coleslaw

Our homemade red cabbage coleslaw is a side dish with a great crunch

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Salmon with a nut and seed crust
A piece of baked salmon with a crunchy herb crust sits on mashed potatoes, garnished with coriander leaves, on a light blue plate. In the background are a cup of peas, a fork, and a glass of water with lime.

Salmon with a nut and seed crust

This simple salmon dish is packed with goodness and can help people living with cancer to take in more calories

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Spaghetti tuna bolognese
Spaghetti tuna bolognese

Spaghetti tuna bolognese

This bolognese uses tuna instead of beef mince, and fish is important to eat because it has lots of nutrients like omega-3 and vitamin D

7 ratings
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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

4 ratings
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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
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Miso chicken wraps with pickled cucumber tzatziki
Three flatbreads topped with grilled chicken, sliced gherkins, onions, cucumber yoghurt sauce, and fresh mint leaves are arranged on a light wooden surface.

Miso chicken wraps with pickled cucumber tzatziki

This recipe is high in protein and a good source of phosphorus, zinc and iron. Perfect for those going through treatment

16 ratings
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