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Cheesy tuna pasta bake
A casserole dish filled with baked pasta, green beans, sweetcorn, and a golden breadcrumb topping, with a large serving spoon resting inside. Some pasta has been served, revealing the mixed ingredients. A bowl of leafy greens is nearby.

Cheesy tuna pasta bake

Make this one-dish meal from store cupboard ingredients

6 ratings
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Lemon, basil and mint pesto pasta
Two plates of orecchiette pasta tossed with green pesto sauce and rocket leaves are set on a light blue, rustic wooden surface. A fork rests on one of the plates.

Lemon, basil and mint pesto pasta

A tangy, delicious and flavourful dish! And the wholemeal pasta provides you with a great source of fibre

8 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
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Thai chicken curry with aubergine
A bowl of stir-fried chicken with baby corn, mangetout, aubergine, and herbs, garnished with a lime wedge, set on a green surface with wooden chopsticks beside the bowl.

Thai chicken curry with aubergine

Bring aromatic flavours of south-east Asia into your kitchen with this fragrant coconut-based curry

2 ratings
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Mediterranean egg scramble
A plate with scrambled eggs mixed with diced vegetables and herbs, served on a slice of toasted bread. A coffee cup and a spice rack are blurred in the background.

Mediterranean egg scramble

Wake up to 3 of your 5 A DAY in this scrumptious breakfast packed with delicious and nutritious vegetables

2 ratings
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‘Almost’ shakshuka with harissa yoghurt
A frying pan of shakshuka with poached eggs in spicy tomato sauce, topped with herbs, sits on a blue surface beside a torn piece of rustic bread. An orange-handled spoon is in the pan.

‘Almost’ shakshuka with harissa yoghurt

A tasty way to spice up your morning

6 ratings
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Butternut squash, carrot and red lentil soup
Butternut squash carrot and red lentil soup

Butternut squash, carrot and red lentil soup

Treat yourself to this deliciously hearty winter warmer

19 ratings
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French green bean salad
A large oval platter of salad with lettuce, boiled eggs, baby potatoes, green beans, tomatoes, artichoke hearts, black olives, and chunks of tuna, with serving utensils on a wooden table.

French green bean salad

A salad that doesn’t feel like a salad!

4 ratings
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Individual apple and strawberry crumbles
Two ramekins filled with fruit cobbler topped with golden, crumbly scone topping, set on a dark tray beside a red cloth. Red fruit filling slightly overflows the edges.

Individual apple and strawberry crumbles

A healthier version of Britain’s much-loved fruit crumble, use deep-sided ramekins to fit in more fruit

2 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

2 ratings
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Mediterranean one-pan chicken
A bowl of cooked chicken pieces with colourful vegetables, including courgette, tomatoes, and olives, garnished with herbs. A slice of bread and a bowl of black olives are in the background.

Mediterranean one-pan chicken

A Mediterranean diet can help to reduce your risk of weight gain, so try this summery dish

3 ratings
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Eggs Florentine
A plate with wholegrain toast topped with sautéed spinach and a poached egg with runny yolk, served alongside a bunch of roasted cherry tomatoes.

Eggs Florentine

This version of a classic dish is simple and nutritious

1 ratings
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Chinese-style tofu in lettuce wraps
A wooden plate with lettuce leaves filled with diced tofu, red peppers, and sliced spring onions arranged in a circular pattern on a striped cloth.

Chinese-style tofu in lettuce wraps

Bring the flavours of East Asia to your outdoor celebration

1 ratings
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Caramelised mango, chilli and lime
Two white speckled bowls filled with creamy yoghurt, topped with golden-brown roasted fruit pieces, fresh herbs, and a sprinkle of cinnamon, set on a textured blue surface.

Caramelised mango, chilli and lime

Served with cinnamon yoghurt, try this fantastic fusion of sweet and sharp flavours

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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