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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.

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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!
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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Cheese and broccoli squares
Cheese and broccoli squares

Cheese and broccoli squares

A grab and go vegetarian breakfast which is suitable for batch cooking and home freezing. A filling way to start your day including protein, vegetables and wholegrain starchy carbs.

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Thai prawn curry soup
A white bowl filled with prawns, mangetout, baby corn, and red peppers in a reddish broth, served with a small portion of noodles, with leafy greens and another bowl in the background.

Thai prawn curry soup

This Thai prawn curry soup oozes flavour and will help put off any cravings for a takeaway

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Overnight oats
A bowl of porridge topped with fresh raspberries, pumpkin seeds, and sultanas sits on a wooden surface with a cup of green tea beside it.

Overnight oats

This 5-minute breakfast will set you up for the day

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Vegan sausage rolls
Mini vegan sausage rolls cut in halves are arranged on a wooden board lined with greaseproof paper. Bowls of ketchup and mustard for dipping are nearby, with a glass of water and a spoon in the background.

Vegan sausage rolls

This recipe uses vegan filo pastry and we’ve swapped out the pork for nutritious lentils and mushrooms

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Baked sweet potato with smoky chickpeas
A baked sweet potato topped with chickpeas, spinach, tomato sauce, and a dollop of soured cream, garnished with fresh herbs, served on a grey plate.

Baked sweet potato with smoky chickpeas

Pulses, such as the chickpeas in this recipe, are a great source of fibre and count towards your 5 A DAY, too

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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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Portuguese custard tarts
Golden brown pastry cases with yellow custard filling cool on a wire rack over a dark surface. The pastries have crinkled, crisp edges and smooth, glossy centres.

Portuguese custard tarts

Use filo pastry for a healthier twist on pastel de nata

10 ratings
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Parsnip and celeriac bake
A close-up of a baked potato gratin in an enamel dish, topped with melted and slightly browned cheese, with a serving spoon resting inside. The dish sits on a wooden board and a beige cloth.

Parsnip and celeriac bake

Mix the natural sweetness of these two earthy vegetables with the sharpness of mustard and cheese to create a wonderfully balanced autumnal dish.

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Greek yoghurt lemon cheesecake
Greek yoghurt lemon cheesecake

Greek yoghurt lemon cheesecake

Treat yourself to this deliciously creamy and zingy cheesecake dessert.

12 ratings
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Courgette and pepper ratatouille with fish
A plate with a fillet of white fish served on a bed of sautéed vegetables, including yellow peppers, courgette, and tomatoes, with a fork beside the plate. A bowl of green beans is in the background.

Courgette and pepper ratatouille with fish

A wonderfully versatile way to top up your 5 A DAY

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Mexican bean casserole
A bowl filled with a colourful mix of sweetcorn, diced vegetables, and lentils, topped with a dollop of yoghurt and garnished with fresh mint leaves. The dish is served in a rustic metal bowl on a wooden surface.

Mexican bean casserole

Proof that hearty and healthy can coexist in one recipe, this casserole is a low calorie alternative to baked beans

4 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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