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Salmon pasta salad
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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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Basil and mushroom cannelloni with harissa ricotta
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Basil and mushroom cannelloni with harissa ricotta

Cavolo nero is full of nutrients such as vitamins A and C, B-vitamins such as folate, and vitamin K

4 ratings
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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

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Kentish pork casserole
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Kentish pork casserole

Try this flavoursome casserole with its perfect combination of pork and apple

2 ratings
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Braised red cabbage
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Braised red cabbage

A classic side dish for winter

4 ratings
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Chestnut loaf
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Chestnut loaf

Thrill the vegetarians around the Christmas dinner table with this sumptuous nut loaf recipe

23 ratings
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Kale and lentil stew
A bowl of lentil stew with kale, diced carrots, and peppers, served with two pieces of bread and a dollop of yoghurt. Another smaller bowl with a similar meal is nearby, on a wooden table.

Kale and lentil stew

A tasty and hearty stew packed with vitamin-rich vegetables

5 ratings
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Courgette baba ganoush
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Courgette baba ganoush

This popular dip goes well with nachos at a party

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Spiced savoy cabbage
Sautéed cabbage and onions in a cast iron frying pan with a serving spoon, featuring vibrant green and yellow cabbage leaves and lightly caramelised onions.

Spiced savoy cabbage

This spiced cabbage recipe shows there’s more to this humble veg than school lunches

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Vegetable Cumberland pie
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Vegetable Cumberland pie

Eating a rainbow of fruit and vegetables every day helps protect against cancer – and this potato-topped pie recipe contains 4 of your 5 A DAY portions in one meal.

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Healthy watermelon slushie
Healthy watermelon slushie (pink cooling)

Healthy watermelon slushie

Enjoy this sweet and sour blast of watermelon, raspberries and lime. All our recipes are alcohol-free, as alcohol is a cause of 7 cancers

3 ratings
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Jazzy beans on toast
Two slices of toasted bread topped with a mixture of white and red beans in tomato sauce, garnished with chopped herbs. A bowl of the same bean mixture and a small dish of crumbled cheese are nearby.

Jazzy beans on toast

Baked beans can be surprisingly high in salt and sugar. Making your own beans on toast is simple; it lowers the sugar and salt content as well as adding two of your 5 A DAY

7 ratings
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Overnight mixed bean salad with orzo
Orzo and bean salad

Overnight mixed bean salad with orzo

A simple but tasty salad which is quick to prepare and suitable for work or school lunches. Great for making the night before.

5 ratings
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Chicken and chickpea burgers
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Chicken and chickpea burgers

A protein-rich supper that’s quick to create on a busy weeknight

6 ratings
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Filo mince pies
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Filo mince pies

Fruity Christmas treats perfect for cooking with kids

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