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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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Rainbow tuna pasta pots
Two glass jars filled with layered salad ingredients, including fusilli pasta, chopped tomatoes, tuna, sweetcorn, avocado, and shredded lettuce. Fresh basil leaves and tomatoes are scattered on the table around the jars.

Rainbow tuna pasta pots

Brighten up your lunch with these quick and easy pasta pots

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Meat-free lasagne
A slice of vegetable lasagne with a golden, crispy top sits on a plate. The filling includes beans, courgette, and tomato. In the background, there’s a salad of tomato and red onion slices.

Meat-free lasagne

Completely transform this indulgent classic with a few simple swaps

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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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Chicken and mushroom pies
A white ramekin filled with chicken pie topped with golden mashed potato sits on a white plate with a spoonful taken out. A bowl of mixed green salad and another pie are in the background.

Chicken and mushroom pies

Serve up these comforting pies in a pot

8 ratings
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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

3 ratings
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Eton mess
Three clear glasses filled with layers of whipped cream and sliced strawberries, topped with a strawberry slice and a mint leaf. Whole strawberries are scattered on the table in the background.

Eton mess

A British tea party classic with a full-on flavour and satisfying crunch

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Wholemeal bread and butter pudding
A dish of bread and butter pudding with golden, baked slices of bread and sultanas, partially served, sits on a wooden board next to a small bowl and blue cloth.

Wholemeal bread and butter pudding

Bursting with dried fruit, this fibre-rich dish is a comforting dessert perfect for those living with cancer

2 ratings
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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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Berry sparkle
Two wine glasses filled with a clear sparkling drink and blueberries sit on a wooden board. A small dish of blueberries and a pine cone are nearby. A maroon background with gold star garland is in the background.

Berry sparkle

We don’t use alcohol in our recipes as it increases the risk of cancer. Our mocktails are a refreshing alternative for anyone wanting to cut down on booze.

2 ratings
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Chana dal
A metal bowl filled with yellow lentil dahl, garnished with mint leaves. In the background, there are small bowls of red and yellow spices, and fresh ginger on a yellow cloth.

Chana dal

A delicious blend of warming spices makes this Indian classic a standout dish

2 ratings
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Sweet potato chocolate muffins
Sweet potato and 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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Baked vegan cheesecake
Baked vegan cheesecake with raspberries

Baked vegan cheesecake

A vegan alternative to a baked cheesecake which is also lower in sugar and counts towards your 5 A DAY. Each slice helps you on your way to meet your 30g fibre target too – you can’t say that for most cheesecakes!

2 ratings
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Roast squash and kale tartlets
Four filo pastry cups filled with roasted vegetables, leafy greens, and cheese are arranged on a dark speckled plate, garnished with fresh herbs.

Roast squash and kale tartlets

Delicious vegetable and cheese morsels wrapped up in a pastry shell

2 ratings
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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

3 ratings
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