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Spaghetti bolognese
A plate of spaghetti mixed with chopped vegetables and herbs, topped with chopped nuts, sits on a striped cloth serviette beside a fork and another partially visible plate.

Spaghetti bolognese

This version is much healthier but is still incredibly tasty

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Winter vegetable minestrone
A bowl of spaghetti in tomato-based sauce with chopped vegetables and spinach, placed on a beige surface next to a folded serviette and a spoon.

Winter vegetable minestrone

Filling and bursting with seasonal veggies and aromatic herbs

2 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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Butternut squash, carrot and red lentil soup
Butternut squash carrot and red lentil soup

Butternut squash, carrot and red lentil soup

Treat yourself to this deliciously hearty winter warmer

18 ratings
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Bread sauce
A bowl of creamy white mashed root vegetables, topped with ground pepper, sits on a chequered cloth next to a dish of red cranberry sauce and a green bay leaf.

Bread sauce

A delicious accompaniment to roast chicken and turkey

3 ratings
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Any vegetable soup
A bowl of smooth orange soup garnished with fresh parsley and black pepper, with a spoon resting inside. The bowl sits on a striped cloth next to another partial bowl of soup and a glass of water.

Any vegetable soup

This simple recipe works with almost any vegetable such as squash, pumpkin, cauliflower, courgette or broccoli. Reduce your food waste and rustle up a delicious, warming homemade soup.

5 ratings
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Stovies
A bowl filled with a hearty stew containing chunks of beef, potatoes, carrots, and garden peas, placed on a beige serviette with a fork and spoon beside it.

Stovies

Scottish stovies – lower in calories but full of traditional flavours

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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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Fish tacos
Two fish tacos topped with chopped coriander, diced tomatoes, and sauce on a wooden board, served with lemon slices, red cabbage, salsa, tortilla crisps, and a side of creamy dip.

Fish tacos

Think you know all about tacos? Think again!

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Salmon and cucumber terrine
A round mound of creamy dip topped with overlapping cucumber slices and fresh dill, with a wedge cut out to reveal the inside. Served with lemon wedges and greens on a plate.

Salmon and cucumber terrine

A stylish and easy to make festive starter, made with a salmon fillet, cream cheese and cucumber ribbons

1 ratings
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Lentil shepherd’s pie
A baked vegetable shepherd’s pie with a golden cheese topping sits in a round dish with a serving spoon inside. Next to it is a bowl of fresh green beans, all on a rustic wooden table.

Lentil shepherd’s pie

Cut down on red meat with this hearty, healthier version of a British classic

4 ratings
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Apple and ginger compote with yoghurt
Three bowls of creamy yoghurt topped with caramelised pineapple, granola, and seeds sit on a rustic wooden surface. The ingredients in each bowl are attractively arranged and drizzled with honey or syrup.

Apple and ginger compote with yoghurt

Ginger has long been used as a remedy for nausea, which lots of people going through cancer treatment experience

5 ratings
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Sticky mango potatoes with mint and avocado
A white dish filled with glazed baby potatoes topped with sliced pickled red onions and fresh mint leaves, set on a yellow serviette. A spoon rests in the dish and a bowl of green dip is seen in the background.

Sticky mango potatoes with mint and avocado

This recipe has hot, cold, sweet, salty, tangy and spicy elements to make eating more pleasurable

2 ratings
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Miso and tahini chicken with chermoula ratatouille
Roasted chicken thighs with a creamy sauce served on top of sliced, roasted vegetables including courgette, aubergine, and peppers in a white baking dish on a green tablecloth and next to a yellow serviette.

Miso and tahini chicken with chermoula ratatouille

If you love your veggies, this dish contains 6 of your 5 A DAY! Not only this, but its blend of ingredients work wonderfully together to create an unforgettable homecooked experience

3 ratings
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Kedgeree
A bowl of rice mixed with garden peas and flaked fish, topped with two halves of a soft-boiled egg. A fork and knife rest beside the bowl on a wooden table with a striped serviette nearby.

Kedgeree

A healthy version of a classic brunch that still packs a spicy punch

2 ratings
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