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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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Pasta e fagioli
A bowl of pasta with rigatoni, chickpeas, cauliflower, carrots, and tomatoes in a tomato-based sauce, served with fresh spinach and cabbage on the side, on a grey textured cloth.

Pasta e fagioli

A chunky vegetable, bean and pasta dish that’s great for all the family

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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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Elderflower and raspberry jelly
A slice of raspberry jelly dessert with whole raspberries inside, topped with a sprig of mint, served on a light blue plate.

Elderflower and raspberry jelly

Impress guests with this easy dinner party dessert

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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

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Vegetable tagine
A colourful vegetable stew with chunks of potatoes, red peppers, and onions in a red bowl, served next to a bowl of couscous garnished with chopped chives.

Vegetable tagine

A mouthwatering Moroccan classic, this vegetable and couscous tagine is quick and easy to make

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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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Mushroom and turkey stroganoff
A baked sweet potato split open and filled with creamy chicken, mushrooms, and green pepper, served on a blue-grey plate with a fork and knife. A glass of water is in the background.

Mushroom and turkey stroganoff

This healthy version of a classic stroganoff is just as satisfying, but lower in fat

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Courgette and sweetcorn fritters with tomato salsa
A white plate with vegetable fritters topped with a poached egg, served with mixed leaves and a tomato-onion salad. A fork and knife are beside the plate on a pink-striped serviette.

Courgette and sweetcorn fritters with tomato salsa

A simple and versatile vegetarian main

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Smoky sardine stuffed peppers
Two red pepper halves filled with a seasoned rice and vegetable mixture, garnished with chopped herbs, sit on a baking tray with scattered bits of filling around them.

Smoky sardine stuffed peppers

Get hooked on fish with this super stuffed red pepper recipe, with oily fish and store cupboard ingredients

5 ratings
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Minestrone soup
A white mug and saucepan filled with vegetable and bean soup sit on a wooden table, accompanied by a bowl of black pepper and a basket of bread in the background.

Minestrone soup

This pasta-packed vegetarian soup is rich in fibre yet easy to eat – perfect for those living with cancer.

4 ratings
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Spiced savoy cabbage
Sautéed cabbage and onions in a cast iron frying pan with a serving spoon, featuring vibrant green and yellow cabbage leaves and lightly caramelised onions.

Spiced savoy cabbage

This spiced cabbage recipe shows there’s more to this humble veg than school lunches

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Oatmeal and raisin scones
A plate with two scones topped with cream and sliced strawberries, next to a knife and a yellow cup of tea. Other scones and a bowl of cream are visible in the background.

Oatmeal and raisin scones

Many of us love a scone – and by using wholemeal flour and oats, topped with fresh strawberries, these are a much healthier option

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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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Ten-minute tomato soup
A light blue bowl filled with chunky tomato soup, garnished with fresh basil leaves, sits on a checked serviette. Pieces of crispbread and loose basil leaves are nearby on a white surface.

Ten-minute tomato soup

This simple and speedy recipe is a great option for busy days

4 ratings
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