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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

7 ratings
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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

2 ratings
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Spaghetti with salmon and spinach

Spaghetti with salmon and spinach

This quick and healthy pasta dish, inspired by Swedish gravlax, is a tasty way to eat more oily fish

2 ratings
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Banana pancakes
A stack of pancakes topped with creamy yoghurt and fresh blueberries is served on a white plate. Some yoghurt and blueberries are spilling down the side of the pancakes.

Banana pancakes

Wake up to these deliciously fluffy pancakes

3 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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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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Peach, pear and parsnip upside down cake
A round cake topped with peach slices, served on a green plate. A slice has been cut and removed, with a knife resting on the plate. The plate sits on a cloth over a wooden table.

Peach, pear and parsnip upside down cake

Not many cakes can boast being one of your 5 A DAY with no added sugar but this upside down cake can

2 ratings
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Zaatar lamb with preserved lemon houmous
A green bowl with seasoned grilled meat, gnocchi, creamy sauce, pomegranate seeds, fresh herbs, and olive oil. A smaller plate with gnocchi is in the background on a green tablecloth.

Zaatar lamb with preserved lemon houmous

This mix of lamb chops, herbs, spices and textures create an intriguing meal full of flavour

3 ratings
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Chicken pie with filo pastry
A baked casserole dish filled with a golden, crinkled filo pastry topping, revealing a creamy chicken and vegetable filling underneath. The dish sits on a teal cloth with a fork nearby.

Chicken pie with filo pastry

Swapping the traditional shortcrust or flaky pastry top for filo pastry is a really easy way to reduce the calories in your dish while still enjoying the texture and flavour of pastry

10 ratings
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Roast parsnip soup
A bowl of creamy yellow soup garnished with fresh parsley, served with slices of rustic seeded bread. A spoon rests in the bowl, and a grey serviette is visible to the side.

Roast parsnip soup

Our easy soup recipe uses roasted parsnips to provide extra natural sweetness.

1 ratings
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Minestrone soup
A white mug and saucepan filled with vegetable and bean soup sit on a wooden table, accompanied by a bowl of black pepper and a basket of bread in the background.

Minestrone soup

This pasta-packed vegetarian soup is rich in fibre yet easy to eat – perfect for those living with cancer.

4 ratings
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Shakshuka
A frying pan of shakshuka with poached eggs in a spiced tomato sauce, garnished with coriander. Next to it are slices of rustic bread on a plate and a small bowl of red pepper flakes on a wooden table.

Shakshuka

Flavours to savour in this spicy egg and tomato dish

1 ratings
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Grilled romaine lettuce
Three halves of grilled cos lettuce, lightly charred and seasoned, are arranged on a white plate with a side of lime wedges visible next to the plate.

Grilled romaine lettuce

This is a great way to eat more vegetables and our grilled lettuce recipe has a subtle cumin and garlic marinade. Ideal for vegetarians at a BBQ

2 ratings
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Baked salmon with peas and green mayo dressing
A blue plate with a cooked salmon fillet, mashed green peas with sauce, a lemon wedge, and a small serving of rocket, set on a blue textured surface.

Baked salmon with peas and green mayo dressing

This dish is not only bursting with flavour but is also a great source of protein and heart-healthy omega-3

2 ratings
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Herby fish with a parmesan crumb
Herby fish with a parmesan crumb recipe

Herby fish with a parmesan crumb

White fish is a good source of vitamin B12, high in protein and low in saturated fat, which makes it a healthier alternative to red and processed meat

1 ratings
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