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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

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Basil and mushroom cannelloni with harissa ricotta
A blue plate with a serving of vegetable lasagne garnished with fresh basil leaves, placed next to a fork and knife. A baking dish of more lasagne and an orange serviette are in the background.

Basil and mushroom cannelloni with harissa ricotta

Cavolo nero is full of nutrients such as vitamins A and C, B-vitamins such as folate, and vitamin K

4 ratings
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Lemon, basil and mint pesto pasta
Two plates of orecchiette pasta tossed with green pesto sauce and rocket leaves are set on a light blue, rustic wooden surface. A fork rests on one of the plates.

Lemon, basil and mint pesto pasta

A tangy, delicious and flavourful dish! And the wholemeal pasta provides you with a great source of fibre

9 ratings
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‘Almost’ shakshuka with harissa yoghurt
A frying pan of shakshuka with poached eggs in spicy tomato sauce, topped with herbs, sits on a blue surface beside a torn piece of rustic bread. An orange-handled spoon is in the pan.

‘Almost’ shakshuka with harissa yoghurt

A tasty way to spice up your morning

6 ratings
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Courgette baba ganoush
A bowl of green dip with a spoon sits on a woven placemat, surrounded by cucumber sticks, tortilla crisps, a lemon wedge, and a light green serviette.

Courgette baba ganoush

This popular dip goes well with nachos at a party

1 ratings
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Buddha bowl
Buddha bowl

Buddha bowl

Make your Buddha bowl your own and substitute the healthy grains and vegetables for whatever you have available

10 ratings
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Courgette and pepper ratatouille with fish
A plate with a fillet of white fish served on a bed of sautéed vegetables, including yellow peppers, courgette, and tomatoes, with a fork beside the plate. A bowl of green beans is in the background.

Courgette and pepper ratatouille with fish

A wonderfully versatile way to top up your 5 A DAY

7 ratings
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Soy and onion marinade
A small bowl filled with sliced spring onions in a light brown sauce, surrounded by fresh lime halves, spring onions, and a garlic bulb on a light surface.

Soy and onion marinade

Add delicious flavours to meat or fish

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Spiced apple squares
A wooden tray with several slices of cake or traybake topped with sultanas, lined with greaseproof paper, sits next to a green cup filled with tea. An apple, a mixing bowl, and a jar are in the background.

Spiced apple squares

Spongy cake squares that are great for snacking on the go made with reduced-fat spreads and raisins

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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Vegetable samosas
Four baked triangular pastries on a baking tray lined with baking parchment, with one pastry slightly open to reveal a colourful vegetable filling including carrots and greens. The tray is on a white marble surface.

Vegetable samosas

These veggie samosas are quick and easy to make, tasty to eat and healthy too.

4 ratings
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Beetroot and mint dip
A bowl of bright pink beetroot houmous garnished with herbs, surrounded by pitta bread, lemon, green vegetables, and bowls of guacamole and salsa.

Beetroot and mint dip

A great alternative to houmous

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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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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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Vegetable fajitas
A soft tortilla topped with guacamole, sautéed mushrooms, diced tomatoes, fresh coriander, and a drizzle of white sauce, with a lemon wedge and a rolled tortilla in the background.

Vegetable fajitas

Little parcels loaded up with exciting Mexican flavours – fun to prepare and to eat!

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