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Cheesy vegetable pasta bake
A baked casserole with pasta, peas, sweetcorn, and melted cheese, topped with sliced tomatoes, sits in a square dish. A serving has been removed and is on a plate in the background. A large serving spoon rests nearby.

Cheesy vegetable pasta bake

A veg-packed twist on a cheesy family favourite

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Caponata pasta
A bowl of penne pasta mixed with tomato sauce, chunks of aubergine, and garnished with fresh herbs, served on a wooden surface with a fork nearby.

Caponata pasta

Use up aubergine with this delicious and fragrant penne recipe

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Salmon pasta salad
A bowl of fusilli pasta mixed with rocket, cherry tomatoes, and green beans sits on a chequered cloth with a fork, viewed from above on a light, tiled surface.

Salmon pasta salad

With crunchy sugar snap peas and sweet cherry tomatoes, this zingy salad is great for lunchboxes and picnics

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Prawn stir-fry with ginger
A bowl of prawn lo mein with noodles, mangetout, red pepper, mushrooms, and prawns, served in a rustic blue ceramic bowl on a wooden surface.

Prawn stir-fry with ginger

Fiery ginger and flavoursome garlic make the perfect base for this prawn stir-fry dish.

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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!

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Chicken and sweet potato casserole
A colourful patterned bowl filled with a tomato-based stew featuring grilled chicken, chickpeas, and chopped herbs, with lemons and a patterned bowl in the background.

Chicken and sweet potato casserole

Part roast, part casserole – and wholly tasty

4 ratings
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Roast beef with cauliflower horseradish crust
A platter of sliced roast beef surrounded by roasted cauliflower, potatoes, and leeks, set on a festive red and white serviette. A side of leafy greens and a small bowl of sauce are nearby on a white wooden table.

Roast beef with cauliflower horseradish crust

This lean beef roast with fiery horseradish is sure to become a family favourite

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Sardine salad with roast cauliflower
Two cooked whole fish served on a bed of fresh spinach leaves, roasted yellow pepper, and cauliflower florets, garnished with chopped herbs on a white plate.

Sardine salad with roast cauliflower

Enjoy the flavours of the Mediterranean with this fish salad

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Monkfish tikka kebabs
Two skewers with grilled marinated chicken pieces and green pepper chunks on a blue plate, served with two lime wedges. A bowl of orange dipping sauce is blurred in the background.

Monkfish tikka kebabs

These flavoursome fish kebabs are great when entertaining friends; simple ingredients transformed with a shake of spice

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Berry sparkle
Two wine glasses filled with a clear sparkling drink and blueberries sit on a wooden board. A small dish of blueberries and a pine cone are nearby. A maroon background with gold star garland is in the background.

Berry sparkle

We don’t use alcohol in our recipes as it increases the risk of cancer. Our mocktails are a refreshing alternative for anyone wanting to cut down on booze.

2 ratings
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Lentil and vegetable soup
A bowl of hearty vegetable soup with greens and tomatoes sits on a white table next to a slice of brown bread, a spoon, and a bay leaf. A textured grey serviette is partially visible beside the bowl.

Lentil and vegetable soup

This hearty soup is perfect for a cold winter’s day

4 ratings
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Salmon pasta bake
Baked pasta bake in a white dish, topped with golden breadcrumbs and grated cheese. A serving spoon rests in the dish, and part of the bake has been served, revealing pasta and tomato sauce.

Salmon pasta bake

A simple pasta bake with the added bonus of omega-3

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Mincemeat and cranberry tartlets
Golden, baked filo pastry parcels filled with fruit and nuts are arranged on baking parchment over a wooden board. A festive candle and kitchen utensils are in the blurred background.

Mincemeat and cranberry tartlets

The perfect treat for festive parties and a delicious alternative to mince pies

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Strawberry granita
A glass dessert dish filled with red berry granita, garnished with fresh raspberries, blackberries, and a sprig of mint, sits on a striped cloth beside a small spoon. Another serving is visible in the background.

Strawberry granita

Cool off with this elegant lighter alternative to ice cream

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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

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