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Spaghetti bolognese
A plate of spaghetti mixed with chopped vegetables and herbs, topped with chopped nuts, sits on a striped cloth serviette beside a fork and another partially visible plate.

Spaghetti bolognese

This version is much healthier but is still incredibly tasty

1 ratings
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Mackerel and sweetcorn pasta
A bowl of rotini pasta mixed with sweetcorn, diced courgette, tomatoes, and pieces of chicken, served on a light wooden table with another bowl and a glass of iced drink in the background.

Mackerel and sweetcorn pasta

Not only is this is a budget-busting recipe, but it’s highly adaptable depending on what you have in your store cupboard

3 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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Piccalilli chicken
A rectangular dish filled with a baked vegetable curry, including cauliflower, broccoli, onions, and bay leaves, in a yellow sauce. A large serving spoon rests in the dish on a wooden table next to a blue serviette.

Piccalilli chicken

A new take on chicken supper, with mustard, turmeric and maple syrup

6 ratings
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Ginger zinger
Two glasses of a light, fizzy drink with ice, garnished with lime slices and purple-striped straws, sit on a green board. Lime wedges and ginger root are nearby, with a blurred background.

Ginger zinger

This alcohol-free zesty combination of ginger and lime is low in calories but bursting with flavour.

2 ratings
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Spaghetti tuna bolognese
Spaghetti tuna bolognese

Spaghetti tuna bolognese

This bolognese uses tuna instead of beef mince, and fish is important to eat because it has lots of nutrients like omega-3 and vitamin D

8 ratings
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Paprika chicken drumsticks
A wooden chopping board with roast chicken drumsticks, baked potato wedges, and two ears of sweetcorn on the cob—one wrapped in foil—on a light-coloured tabletop.

Paprika chicken drumsticks

All the taste of a takeaway at a fraction of the cost and with no added salt

4 ratings
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Fish pie
A baked casserole dish topped with golden grated cheese, half served to reveal a creamy filling with pieces of salmon, peas, and carrots. A large serving spoon rests beside the dish on a checked cloth.

Fish pie

A lower-calorie version of a classic family meal, this is how easy it can be to add fish to your diet

1 ratings
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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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Greek stuffed peppers
Two peppers, one red and one green, are halved and filled with a rice, onion, and herb mixture. They are served on a bed of leafy greens with lemon slices visible in the background.

Greek stuffed peppers

Tender peppers packed with Mediterranean flavours, this healthy and vegetarian meal is easy to make

1 ratings
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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

2 ratings
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Pasta with easy green sauce
A plate of fusilli pasta coated in green pesto sauce is served on a beige serviette with a yellow-handled fork, all set on a light wooden surface.

Pasta with easy green sauce

Although delicious, a classic pesto doesn’t contain a portion of your 5 A DAY, but this recipe does. It’s full of protein too so it’s great for growing children

2 ratings
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Lentil chilli bake
Lentil chilli bake recipe

Lentil chilli bake

A veggie-friendly makeover of your favourite comfort food, with fibre-rich lentils

5 ratings
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Warm almond peaches
Two halved peaches topped with a crumbly brown mixture are served on a light-coloured plate with a fork. Some crumbs are scattered on the plate, and a bowl of cream and blueberries is visible in the background.

Warm almond peaches

These luscious peaches are filled with a sweet and creamy almond filling

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Miso chicken wraps with pickled cucumber tzatziki
Three flatbreads topped with grilled chicken, sliced gherkins, onions, cucumber yoghurt sauce, and fresh mint leaves are arranged on a light wooden surface.

Miso chicken wraps with pickled cucumber tzatziki

This recipe is high in protein and a good source of phosphorus, zinc and iron. Perfect for those going through treatment

16 ratings
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