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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.

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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

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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

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Broad bean dip
A bowl of creamy houmous, sprinkled with black pepper, sits on a wooden table next to a spoon, cucumber slices, and other vegetables, atop a blue and white striped cloth.

Broad bean dip

This tasty snack is a bit like hummus and great for school lunchboxes

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Slow cooker Moroccan chicken tagine
A yellow dish filled with a colourful stew of chicken, chickpeas, and vegetables. Surrounding bowls hold chopped herbs and cooked couscous on a light blue surface.

Slow cooker Moroccan chicken tagine

Serve this warming Moroccan stew with wholewheat couscous and a sprinkle of dried apricots

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Chinese-style tofu in lettuce wraps
A wooden plate with lettuce leaves filled with diced tofu, red peppers, and sliced spring onions arranged in a circular pattern on a striped cloth.

Chinese-style tofu in lettuce wraps

Bring the flavours of East Asia to your outdoor celebration

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Fish and chips
A serving of breaded fish and thick-cut chips garnished with lemon slices and fresh herbs, presented in a white tray with greaseproof paper. A small bowl of mushy peas sits beside the tray.

Fish and chips

This healthy fish and chips recipe even comes with mushy peas for all the flavour with fewer calories

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Gardener’s pie
A baked vegetable shepherd’s pie with a golden, scalloped potato topping in a round dish. Part of the pie is scooped out, revealing mixed vegetables and beans in a tomato sauce. A spoon and a bowl of green beans are nearby.

Gardener’s pie

A hearty main dish that won’t break the bank

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Porridge with fruit compote
A bowl of porridge topped with diced apples, sultanas, and dried apricots, with a spoon beside it. A cosy grey fabric and a light blue mug are in the background.

Porridge with fruit compote

Warming and delicious, this porridge and fruit compote combo is just what you need on a chilly morning

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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

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Mini super-fruit breakfast wraps
A round wooden board holds four slices of flatbread topped with chocolate spread, banana slices, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and seeds. The board is on a marble surface.

Mini super-fruit breakfast wraps

A good, homemade breakfast to give you a healthy head start and fuel your body in the right way.

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Vegetable Cumberland pie
A baked dish of vegetable Cumberland pie

Vegetable Cumberland pie

Eating a rainbow of fruit and vegetables every day helps protect against cancer – and this potato-topped pie recipe contains 4 of your 5 A DAY portions in one meal.

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White fish poke bowl
Three bowls filled with chopped chicken, sliced tomatoes, shredded carrots, purple cabbage, and spring onions on rice, placed on a woven tray with a small bowl of white sauce and a checked serviette.

White fish poke bowl

This Polynesian classic uses frozen fish to keep the cost down and a zingy yoghurt dressing to pep it up

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Soft scrambled eggs with zaatar toast
A speckled plate with creamy scrambled eggs, topped with green herbs and served with two slices of toasted multigrain bread. A fork and knife rest on the plate.

Soft scrambled eggs with zaatar toast

These silky flavoursome eggs offer lots of protein as well as one of your 5 A DAY – perfect if you’re going through cancer treatment

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Elderflower and raspberry jelly
A slice of raspberry jelly dessert with whole raspberries inside, topped with a sprig of mint, served on a light blue plate.

Elderflower and raspberry jelly

Impress guests with this easy dinner party dessert

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