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Salmon pasta salad
A bowl of fusilli pasta mixed with rocket, cherry tomatoes, and green beans sits on a chequered cloth with a fork, viewed from above on a light, tiled surface.

Salmon pasta salad

With crunchy sugar snap peas and sweet cherry tomatoes, this zingy salad is great for lunchboxes and picnics

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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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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.

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Healthy watermelon slushie
Healthy watermelon slushie (pink cooling)

Healthy watermelon slushie

Enjoy this sweet and sour blast of watermelon, raspberries and lime. All our recipes are alcohol-free, as alcohol is a cause of 7 cancers

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Spiced stewed pears
Spiced stewed pears recipe

Spiced stewed pears

Sweet, warm and irresistibly comforting

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Chilli prawn pasta
A white bowl filled with spaghetti, prawns, sliced red chilli, basil leaves, and a light sauce, placed on a grey textured surface with a lemon, chilli pepper, and striped cloth nearby.

Chilli prawn pasta

A 15-minute meal with a kick

1 ratings
Reeady, steady, go!
Salmon and asparagus parcels
A close-up of a flaky pastry slice filled with salmon and green asparagus spears, served on a plate with fresh spinach leaves in the background.

Salmon and asparagus parcels

A simple but satisfying fish dish, perfect for entertaining

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Prawn skewers
Grilled prawn skewers on a plate with fresh rocket and lime wedges, alongside a bowl of dipping sauce and extra lime on a light blue surface.

Prawn skewers

Marinade your king prawns in chilli, cumin, paprika, garlic and lime, and serve with a Mediterranean tomato and mozarella salad to make your BBQ go with a zing.

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Strawberry cooler
Strawberry cooler

Strawberry cooler

A refreshing taste of summer, this strawberry mocktail contains no added sugar with a twist of basil

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Mushroom and broccoli soup
Two bowls of creamy soup with broccoli, mushrooms, chicken, red chilli slices, and coriander, served on blue plates with patterned spoons. Spring onions and red chilli are on a plate in the background.

Mushroom and broccoli soup

This soup uses ginger and garlic to create a beautifully aromatic base flavour

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Chimichurri
A bowl of chimichurri sauce with a spoon, surrounded by fresh parsley, red chilli slices, garlic, and a bottle of olive oil on a wooden chopping board.

Chimichurri

Chimichurri is a South American sauce or dip, great for serving with grilled food

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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

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Tuna bean salad
A white bowl filled with a salad made of tuna, chopped tomatoes, white beans, parsley, and dressing, set on a wooden table with spring onions and olive oil in the background.

Tuna bean salad

Try this easy packed lunch idea one day this week, it’s packed with protein, fibre, and vitamin C

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Lighter chocolate mousse
A glass tumbler filled with chocolate mousse and topped with fresh raspberries. A spoon with chocolate mousse is resting on the rim, and more tumblers of mousse and raspberries are blurred in the background.

Lighter chocolate mousse

The perfect treat for chocolate lovers, with a berry nice fruity flourish

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Cheesy pasta bake and roast chicken
A table set with baked macaroni cheese, roasted chicken drumsticks in a pan, a bowl of fresh mangetout, a small dish of pepper, and a glass of water.

Cheesy pasta bake and roast chicken

A comforting pasta dish that’s perfect for the colder months and ideal for someone going through cancer treatment

7 ratings
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