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Marmite pasta with porcini and lemon breadcrumbs
A yellow plate of spaghetti with spinach and grated cheese sits on a rustic wooden table, next to a glass of iced tea with a lemon slice and a yellow serviette. Another plate of pasta is partially visible in the background.

Marmite pasta with porcini and lemon breadcrumbs

This dish is inspired by a Nigella Lawson classic

6 ratings
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Rustic Italian pasta and bean soup
A bowl of vegetable soup with pasta, white beans, carrots, spinach, and tomatoes sits on a wooden table. A spoon is in the bowl, and grated cheese is visible in a small dish nearby.

Rustic Italian pasta and bean soup

This chunky soup brings together the best of Mediterranean flavours and is a healthy winter warmer.

3 ratings
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Tuna spaghetti with green sauce
A black bowl filled with spaghetti coated in green pesto sauce, topped with fresh basil leaves and green peas. The bowl is on a white serviette, with lemons and limes and cutlery placed nearby on a wooden table.

Tuna spaghetti with green sauce

Use canned tuna to make a healthy and filling dinner

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Non-alcoholic eggnog
Two glasses of eggnog topped with cinnamon sticks and sprinkled spices are placed on a wooden surface, surrounded by pine branches, pinecones, and cinnamon sticks, creating a festive holiday atmosphere.

Non-alcoholic eggnog

With a swirl of festive cinnamon and nutmeg

2 ratings
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Sweetcorn and avocado soup
Sweetcorn and avocado soup

Sweetcorn and avocado soup

Avocado adds depth and creaminess to this veggie soup

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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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Pea and celery soup
A white bowl of green soup garnished with fresh herbs and cracked black pepper, served on a white plate with a slice of wholemeal bread. Crumbs and a pepper pot are visible on the wooden table.

Pea and celery soup

8 ratings
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Soured cream, pea and mint baked potatoes
A round baking dish filled with creamy potato gratin topped with herbs sits next to a blue plate holding a serving of the gratin. A spoon rests on the plate and a glass with a red drink is in the background.

Soured cream, pea and mint baked potatoes

Soothing soured cream, silky-soft potatoes and mild but umami-rich peas make this a comforting dauphinoise recipe for people with cancer

2 ratings
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Chicken risotto with garlic and lemon
A bowl of risotto topped with green peas and shaved parmesan cheese, served on a wooden board with a fork and fresh basil leaves nearby.

Chicken risotto with garlic and lemon

A quick risotto with a fresh fusion of spring flavours

6 ratings
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Summer pudding
A summer pudding topped with a mint sprig, served on a white plate surrounded by mixed berries including strawberries, blackberries, and redcurrants. Some of the pudding is cut to reveal its berry-filled interior.

Summer pudding

A healthier version of the classic British dessert, our vibrant summer pudding is a cheap treat using frozen berries and bread

3 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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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

5 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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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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Fish curry with noodles
A brass bowl filled with creamy yellow curry containing fish, green peppers and red peppers, with a fork beside it and a bowl of spaghetti partially visible in the background.

Fish curry with noodles

A mouthwatering, low-calories fish curry with a spicy kick inspired by the taste of Kerala

5 ratings
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