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Summer sizzles

BBQs are in full swing for the summer. But it can be hard to come up with new, healthy ideas. Let us help…

Raw fennel salad
A wooden bowl filled with fennel salad garnished with fresh dill, with serving utensils resting inside. A lemon wedge is placed nearby on a blue and beige tablecloth.

Raw fennel salad

This fennel salad is easy to create and goes well with fish or pork, or as a side salad at a BBQ or picnic. It’s so fresh and crunchy with aniseed flavours.

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Chicken satay skewers
Grilled chicken skewers on a plate with lime wedges, fresh coriander, and a bowl of creamy peanut sauce. A spoon rests in the sauce, and the scene is bright and appetising.

Chicken satay skewers

A family favourite, this East Asian-inspired recipe is low in salt and sugar

3 ratings
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Charred sweetcorn salad with a chilli and lime oil
Grilled corn on the cob served on a bed of rocket, fresh basil, and tomato wedges, garnished with pine nuts, on a blue-patterned platter and a yellow plate, set on a blue tablecloth.

Charred sweetcorn salad with a chilli and lime oil

A rollercoaster for the tastebuds

4 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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Green lentil flatbread and raita
Green lentil flatbread and raita

Green lentil flatbread and raita

A vegetarian snack that’s perfect to make in advance. Packed with flavour and ideal for mindful nibbling, this recipe is great to help you on your way to reach your 30g of fibre a day.

2 ratings
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Fantastic falafel
Overhead view of fresh falafel wraps with lettuce, tomato, shredded carrot, cucumber, and vibrant purple cabbage, served with salad, dipping sauce, and forks on a light blue background.

Fantastic falafel

Falafel are fun to make at home and a great alternative to meatballs.

4 ratings
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Homemade fish cakes
A plate with two breaded vegetable patties, one cut open, served with fresh rocket and a colourful tomato-onion salsa. A fork and knife are placed on a serviette beside the plate.

Homemade fish cakes

These grilled fishcakes are much lower in fat and calories than fried versions

2 ratings
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Yule log
A chocolate Swiss roll cake with a cream and pomegranate filling, topped with pomegranate seeds, sits on a wooden board. Warm, festive lights and red decorations appear softly blurred in the background.

Yule log

A lighter recipe for a Christmas favourite

10 ratings
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Mediterranean chickpea salad
A platter of salad with new potatoes, cherry tomatoes, chickpeas, green beans, red onion, leafy greens, and parmesan shavings. A bowl of red onion, dressing, and cutlery are beside the platter on a wooden board.

Mediterranean chickpea salad

Mouth-watering flavours of the Mediterranean that you can enjoy at home

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Lentil dal sandwich
Two stacked sandwiches on wholegrain bread, filled with greens, cucumber slices, red onion, and a yellow spread, on a wooden board with fresh herbs in the background.

Lentil dal sandwich

This is quite complex for a sandwich, but we think the results are worth it. Spices, dal and vegetables make for a super-tasty and different dish

2 ratings
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Gobi aloo (cauliflower and potato curry)
A blue patterned plate holds a serving of curried cauliflower and potatoes, garnished with herbs and a dollop of yoghurt. A frying pan with more of the dish is visible in the background.

Gobi aloo (cauliflower and potato curry)

This popular Indian dish completely transforms cauliflower

2 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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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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‘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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Indian lentil soup
Lentil soup

Indian lentil soup

Our quick and easy lentil soup will help satisfy any cravings for an Indian takeaway

1 ratings
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