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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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Lemon, basil and mint pesto pasta
Two plates of orecchiette pasta tossed with green pesto sauce and rocket leaves are set on a light blue, rustic wooden surface. A fork rests on one of the plates.

Lemon, basil and mint pesto pasta

A tangy, delicious and flavourful dish! And the wholemeal pasta provides you with a great source of fibre

9 ratings
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Chicken chow mein
A bowl of stir-fried noodles with chicken, broccoli, red pepper, carrots, and leafy greens, served with chopsticks. A smaller bowl and a cup of soy sauce are beside the main bowl.

Chicken chow mein

We love this simple, tasty, Asian-inspired meal that takes no time at all to get on the table

8 ratings
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Cranberry and pear sauce
A bowl of cranberry sauce topped with orange zest sits on a red and white checked cloth. A spoon rests inside the bowl, and curly strips of orange peel are scattered nearby on a wooden surface.

Cranberry and pear sauce

This healthy version has 75% less sugar than traditional cranberry sauce

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Chickpea and bean casserole
A bowl of vegetable stew with potatoes, chickpeas, and diced squash in a tomato-based sauce, garnished with chopped herbs. A spoon rests in the bowl, which sits on a blue and white striped cloth.

Chickpea and bean casserole

A vegetarian casserole that satisfies the tastebuds

21 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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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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Slow cooker vegetarian moussaka
A serving of lentil shepherd’s pie with a golden crust sits on a blue plate next to a small salad of rocket and cherry tomatoes. A casserole dish and another plate are in the background. A fork and knife rest on a blue serviette.

Slow cooker vegetarian moussaka

With yoghurt, eggs and parmesan, this Greek moussaka is a hearty family meal packed with vegetables

7 ratings
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Panzanella soup
Two bowls of creamy tomato soup, each garnished with a fresh basil leaf. Three ripe tomatoes and some basil leaves are placed nearby on a light-coloured surface.

Panzanella soup

Packed with veg, this soup is delicious hot or cold!

1 ratings
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Mulled wine-less
Two glass tumblers and a jug filled with red punch sit on a silver tray, accompanied by two cinnamon sticks, a folded orange serviette, and pine cones, against a maroon background.

Mulled wine-less

Full of festive flavours and alcohol free, this warming alternative to mulled wine is a Christmas essential.

2 ratings
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Strawberry frozen yoghurt
Three glass containers on a wooden surface: one with honey and a spoon, one with pink strawberry mousse and chopped strawberries, and one filled with whole strawberries.

Strawberry frozen yoghurt

A refreshing and healthy summer cooler – a perfect alternative to ice cream

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Chicken stir fry
A colourful stir-fry in a black pan with broccoli, carrots, onions, cabbage, and pieces of chicken, all cooked together.

Chicken stir fry

A quick, easy and tasty substitute for your local takeaway dish

2 ratings
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Tray-roasted cod
A person pours olive oil from a small glass jug onto seasoned raw fish fillets arranged over lemon slices in a white roasting dish, on a marble worktop. Nearby are small bowls of spices and salt.

Tray-roasted cod

There’s nothing better than cooking with fresh and seasonal produce

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Roast chicken with vegetables
A roasted whole chicken garnished with herbs, surrounded by carrots and onions on a platter. A bowl of potatoes and a small gravy jug are in the background.

Roast chicken with vegetables

This herby roast chicken makes a brilliant festive lunch. Any leftover chicken or vegetables can be used for healthy lunches during the week

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Apple, sage and onion quinoa stuffing
A rectangular ceramic dish filled with baked quinoa stuffing, topped with a sprig of fresh sage, and a spoon resting inside. The dish sits on a wooden tray with garlic cloves nearby.

Apple, sage and onion quinoa stuffing

A healthy vegetarian version of traditional stuffing

7 ratings
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