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Chilli prawn pasta
A white bowl filled with spaghetti, prawns, sliced red chilli, basil leaves, and a light sauce, placed on a grey textured surface with a lemon, chilli pepper, and striped cloth nearby.

Chilli prawn pasta

A 15-minute meal with a kick

1 ratings
Reeady, steady, go!
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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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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Baked fruit parcels
Two filo pastry cases filled with mixed cooked fruit, including oranges and red berries, sit on a white plate with blue spots.

Baked fruit parcels

A delicious pudding bursting with summer berries

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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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Peach iced tea
A tall, ridged glass filled with orange iced tea, topped with ice cubes and garnished with a sprig of fresh mint. Blurred background shows lime wedges, mint leaves, and small gold star decorations on the table.

Peach iced tea

Don’t fancy a hot cup of tea at your summer garden party? We have the answer

9 ratings
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Tuna bean salad
A white bowl filled with a salad made of tuna, chopped tomatoes, white beans, parsley, and dressing, set on a wooden table with spring onions and olive oil in the background.

Tuna bean salad

Try this easy packed lunch idea one day this week, it’s packed with protein, fibre, and vitamin C

2 ratings
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Broccoli, chickpea and pesto bowl
A white bowl filled with broccoli, green beans, and chickpeas sits on a grey surface. A small jar of chickpeas, a mortar with green pesto, a fork and serviette, and a pinch bowl of salt are nearby.

Broccoli, chickpea and pesto bowl

Nutritionist and cookery writer Madeleine Shaw shares one of her favourite recipes

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Maple brulee pears with coconut yoghurt
Roasted pears in a roasting dish with caramelised edges, served in bowls of creamy custard and garnished with currants and herbs, all set on a yellow and white tablecloth.

Maple brulee pears with coconut yoghurt

A healthier alternative to your typical crème brûlée, this sweet treat offers one of your 5 A DAY and tastes great.

2 ratings
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Red lentil dip
A bowl of creamy dip, topped with red spices and sesame seeds, sits on a blue and white striped cloth next to a spoon and a plate of cucumber slices.

Red lentil dip

A flavoursome alternative to dal or hummus

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Virgin Mary
Three tall glasses of Bloody Mary cocktails with ice, garnished with celery sticks and lemon wedges, sit on a blue and white striped cloth on a wooden surface.

Virgin Mary

Quench your thirst with this delicious mocktail version of a Bloody Mary, which counts as one of your 5 A DAY

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Mince pie apples
Six halved baked apples topped with sliced almonds and dried fruit, arranged on a patterned plate. A cinnamon stick and a bowl of cream or yoghurt are nearby on a dark surface.

Mince pie apples

Festive doesn’t have to mean fattening

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Cauliflower cheese
Cauliflower cheese

Cauliflower cheese

A simple five-ingredient recipe that’s full of flavour

1 ratings
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Easy vegetarian lasagne
Easy vegetarian lasagne recipe

Easy vegetarian lasagne

Get ready to make veggie lasagne with your family! It’s filled with tasty ingredients and a great way to enjoy a healthier version of lasagne

2 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

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