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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

6 ratings
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Cauliflower cheese monsters
A baked pasta bake topped with melted cheese, decorated with parsley, two radishes, and a slice of red pepper to resemble a smiling face.

Cauliflower cheese monsters

Get creative when cooking with kids by making cheese and pasta monsters

1 ratings
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Pasta with roasted pepper and butternut squash
A bowl of rotini pasta with roasted sweet potato cubes, cherry tomatoes, sliced onions, and pumpkin seeds, served on a white wooden table with a fork, pumpkin seeds, and half a red pepper nearby.

Pasta with roasted pepper and butternut squash

This hearty dish contains 3 of your 5 A DAY caramelised to perfection

3 ratings
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One-pot turkey steaks with chickpeas
A bowl of chickpea and spinach soup with tomato broth, chicken, topped with a lemon slice and parsley, with a spoon in the bowl. A halved lemon and spinach leaves are beside the bowl.

One-pot turkey steaks with chickpeas

Turkey steaks are lean protein and a nice alternative to chicken. The chickpeas are an excellent source of fibre and protein and count towards your 5 A DAY

21 ratings
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Haddock and bean chowder
A bowl of creamy fish chowder with sweetcorn, beans, potato chunks, celery, and herbs, served in a light blue bowl on a grey surface.

Haddock and bean chowder

This healthier version skips on the cream but is still delicious

2 ratings
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Thai prawn curry soup
A white bowl filled with prawns, mangetout, baby corn, and red peppers in a reddish broth, served with a small portion of noodles, with leafy greens and another bowl in the background.

Thai prawn curry soup

This Thai prawn curry soup oozes flavour and will help put off any cravings for a takeaway

1 ratings
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Vegetarian stuffed peppers
A yellow pepper stuffed with beans and tomatoes sits on a plate with leafy greens, a slice of wholemeal bread, and the pepper's top next to the main dish.

Vegetarian stuffed peppers

Tender peppers packed with beans, mushrooms and goat’s cheese, this makes a healthy and delicious vegetarian meal. Pulses are a great source of fibre too

2 ratings
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Chicken casserole
Chicken casserole

Chicken casserole

A warm and nourishing chicken casserole featuring tender vegetables, gentle spices, and a crunchy topping

9 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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Mushroom and turkey stroganoff
A baked sweet potato split open and filled with creamy chicken, mushrooms, and green pepper, served on a blue-grey plate with a fork and knife. A glass of water is in the background.

Mushroom and turkey stroganoff

This healthy version of a classic stroganoff is just as satisfying, but lower in fat

2 ratings
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Spaghetti with trout and spinach in a lemon and dill sauce
Spaghetti with trout and spinach in a lemon and dill sauce recipe

Spaghetti with trout and spinach in a lemon and dill sauce

This recipe includes one of your recommended portions of oily fish each week, as well as having a delicious citrus twist

1 ratings
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Mini pesto pizza
Sliced pizza topped with garden peas, melted cheese, and cherry tomato halves, arranged on a white surface.

Mini pesto pizza

This healthy, homemade pizza is quick to make, plus we have step by step instructions for children to follow

2 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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Traffic light lollies
A colourful fruit ice lolly with red, yellow, and green layers, containing visible kiwi seeds, held upright in a green plastic mould. Another ice lolly is blurred in the background.

Traffic light lollies

These homemade lollies look like the ones from the shop – but they’re entirely made of fruit so count towards your 5 A DAY!

1 ratings
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Easy pancakes
Three crêpes on a wooden board: one filled with mushrooms and greens, one topped with avocado and sweetcorn, and one with lemon slices and honey. Blueberries are scattered nearby, and a plate with a folded crêpe is in the corner.

Easy pancakes

Children can help make these perfect pancakes

2 ratings
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