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Chicken chow mein
A bowl of stir-fried noodles with chicken, broccoli, red pepper, carrots, and leafy greens, served with chopsticks. A smaller bowl and a cup of soy sauce are beside the main bowl.

Chicken chow mein

We love this simple, tasty, Asian-inspired meal that takes no time at all to get on the table

8 ratings
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Minestrone soup
A white mug and saucepan filled with vegetable and bean soup sit on a wooden table, accompanied by a bowl of black pepper and a basket of bread in the background.

Minestrone soup

This pasta-packed vegetarian soup is rich in fibre yet easy to eat – perfect for those living with cancer.

4 ratings
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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.

1 ratings
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Umami broth minestrone
A bowl of pasta soup with herbs, served in a dark bowl on a rustic wooden table, with a spoon nearby and fresh parsley sprinkled on top.

Umami broth minestrone

This warming broth is high in potassium, which is needed for the nervous system to function normally

7 ratings
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Chicken chow mein
A bowl of stir-fried noodles with chicken, broccoli, red pepper, carrots, and leafy greens, served with chopsticks. A smaller bowl and a cup of soy sauce are beside the main bowl.

Chicken chow mein

We love this simple, tasty, Asian-inspired meal that takes no time at all to get on the table

8 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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Bean chilli
Bean chilli

Bean chilli

A versatile vegetarian dish

3 ratings
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Eggs Florentine
A plate with wholegrain toast topped with sautéed spinach and a poached egg with runny yolk, served alongside a bunch of roasted cherry tomatoes.

Eggs Florentine

This version of a classic dish is simple and nutritious

1 ratings
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Banana pancakes
A stack of pancakes topped with creamy yoghurt and fresh blueberries is served on a white plate. Some yoghurt and blueberries are spilling down the side of the pancakes.

Banana pancakes

Wake up to these deliciously fluffy pancakes

3 ratings
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Rice pudding with spicy cinnamon pears
Rice pudding with spicy cinnamon pears

Rice pudding with spicy cinnamon pears

Liven up a favourite dessert with tender, lightly spiced pears

2 ratings
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Strawberry, mint and melon salad
A halved cantaloupe filled with diced cantaloupe, strawberries, and mint sits on a striped cloth, with a bowl of yoghurt and a spoon in the background. Pine nuts are scattered nearby.

Strawberry, mint and melon salad

This fruity sensation is perfect for hot summer days

1 ratings
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Filling fruit smoothie
A glass of berry smoothie topped with a raspberry and a blueberry, placed on a white surface with a bowl of mixed berries and a few loose blueberries nearby.

Filling fruit smoothie

Oats, yoghurt and peanut butter make this smoothie a meal in a glass

1 ratings
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Cheesy tuna pasta bake
A casserole dish filled with baked pasta, green beans, sweetcorn, and a golden breadcrumb topping, with a large serving spoon resting inside. Some pasta has been served, revealing the mixed ingredients. A bowl of leafy greens is nearby.

Cheesy tuna pasta bake

Make this one-dish meal from store cupboard ingredients

6 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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Turkey and courgette burgers
Two grilled chicken burgers with lettuce, tomato, and tzatziki sauce are served on wholemeal buns, garnished with fresh mint, and placed on a wooden board with lemon wedges and extra sauce on the side.

Turkey and courgette burgers

Using lean turkey mince is a great, healthier alternative to red meat – and the lemon zest and juice add a freshness to a usually heavy BBQ meal

2 ratings
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