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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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Marmite pasta with porcini and lemon breadcrumbs
A yellow plate of spaghetti with spinach and grated cheese sits on a rustic wooden table, next to a glass of iced tea with a lemon slice and a yellow serviette. Another plate of pasta is partially visible in the background.

Marmite pasta with porcini and lemon breadcrumbs

This dish is inspired by a Nigella Lawson classic

6 ratings
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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
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Cheat’s salmon risotto
Salmon risotto

Cheat’s salmon risotto

A quick fish risotto with peas and cream cheese. This lighter version takes out the hassle – creating a speedy supper in just 20 minutes

8 ratings
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Lentil tuna salad
A bowl of salad with rocket, tomatoes, lentils, tuna, and quartered boiled eggs, served with a fork. A small bowl of dressing and a chequered serviette are next to the plate on a light wooden table.

Lentil tuna salad

Using canned lentils and tuna, this recipe can be made with store cupboard essentials

6 ratings
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Couscous salad
A white dish filled with couscous, topped with green beans, red peppers, tomatoes, black olives, sliced shallots, and cubes of feta cheese, set on a rustic wooden table with glasses and another plate in the background.

Couscous salad

The perfect option for a healthy packed lunch – quick to prepare and bursting with flavour

1 ratings
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Mixed vegetable and red lentil curry
A large blue frying pan filled with a colourful vegetable curry including peas, carrots, sweetcorn, and green beans, garnished with dollops of yoghurt. A wooden spoon rests in the pan on a checked cloth.

Mixed vegetable and red lentil curry

A healthy, gluten-free curry that will tick off your 5 A DAY in one helping!

6 ratings
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Spiced apple warmer
Two glass tumblers of apple cider with glass straws sit on a wooden board, surrounded by an apple, cinnamon sticks, and pine cones. A maroon background with a string of white star decorations is visible.

Spiced apple warmer

Toast to good health with this festive mocktail evoking memories of Christmas markets and mulled cider

2 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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Roasted fish with herby potatoes
Roasted fish with herby potatoes

Roasted fish with herby potatoes

Using lemon and oregano gives the fish an amazing Mediterranean flavour

27 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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Chicken moussaka
A rectangular baking dish filled with a cheesy, golden-brown casserole. The dish is partially served, revealing layers of vegetables and beans inside. A serving spoon and a bowl of rice are nearby on a red chequered cloth.

Chicken moussaka

Try this healthier take on a Mediterranean classic, which uses frozen and tinned veg to keep the cost down

5 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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Lemon-spiced chicken casserole
A yellow ceramic bowl filled with a mixed dish of tofu cubes, chickpeas, wilted greens, sliced potatoes, and fresh herbs. Another bowl with broccoli is blurred in the background.

Lemon-spiced chicken casserole

A delicious Moroccan-inspired casserole that’s bursting with flavour and goodness

6 ratings
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Pineapple tacos with prawns, chilli and lime
A plate with three prawn tacos topped with chopped spring onions and herbs, served on a colourful, geometric-patterned plate. Nearby, there are two small bowls with chopped red chillies and prawns on a red surface.

Pineapple tacos with prawns, chilli and lime

This dish couples the sweetness of pineapple with lime and the spice of chilli for a distinctive flavour combination

2 ratings
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