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Lighter lasagne with aubergine pasta
A baked dish of cheesy vegetable lasagne sits in a white, blue-edged dish, topped with melted cheese and black pepper. A serving spoon rests inside, and some grated cheese is visible in a bowl nearby.

Lighter lasagne with aubergine pasta

This low-carb alternative to lasagne is lower in calories but packed with flavour

5 ratings
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Salmon pasta salad
A bowl of fusilli pasta mixed with rocket, cherry tomatoes, and green beans sits on a chequered cloth with a fork, viewed from above on a light, tiled surface.

Salmon pasta salad

With crunchy sugar snap peas and sweet cherry tomatoes, this zingy salad is great for lunchboxes and picnics

1 ratings
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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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Miso sweetcorn soup with harissa butter toast
A bowl of creamy yellow soup topped with seeds and olive oil sits next to a plate with a knife and two slices of bread spread with a reddish paste, all on a distressed blue wooden table.

Miso sweetcorn soup with harissa butter toast

The sweetness of sweetcorn is boosted by the savoury umami to make a balanced and comforting soup for people living with cancer

4 ratings
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Caponata pasta
A bowl of penne pasta mixed with tomato sauce, chunks of aubergine, and garnished with fresh herbs, served on a wooden surface with a fork nearby.

Caponata pasta

Use up aubergine with this delicious and fragrant penne recipe

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Grilled red mullet on toast with tomato pickle
A plated dish featuring a cooked fish fillet on grilled bread, garnished with rocket and served with roasted cherry tomatoes and a tomato-based sauce.

Grilled red mullet on toast with tomato pickle

This tasty fish combines with tangy pickle for an unforgettable dinner

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Chicken moussaka
A rectangular baking dish filled with a cheesy, golden-brown casserole. The dish is partially served, revealing layers of vegetables and beans inside. A serving spoon and a bowl of rice are nearby on a red chequered cloth.

Chicken moussaka

Try this healthier take on a Mediterranean classic, which uses frozen and tinned veg to keep the cost down

5 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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Hearty bolognese
Hearty Bolognese

Hearty bolognese

A gentle, nourishing meal featuring lean lamb, kidney beans, and orzo

4 ratings
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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

20 ratings
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Red kidney bean enchiladas
A baking dish of enchiladas topped with sliced tomatoes, lime wedges, shredded lettuce, red onions, coriander, and dollops of soured cream, with a glass of turquoise drink beside it on a white wooden table.

Red kidney bean enchiladas

A low-cost, Mexican-inspired meal that can be on the table in under 30 minutes

3 ratings
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Pizza salad
A salad bowl with chopped greens, tomatoes, black olives, roasted vegetables, grated cheese, and a small bowl of dressing. Three triangular slices of cheesy flatbread are on top, with a hand holding one slice.

Pizza salad

Rhiannon has shared her delicious pizza salad with you to inspire you to make your own pizza. Many ready-made pizzas fall under ultra-processed category

1 ratings
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Eggs Florentine
A plate with wholegrain toast topped with sautéed spinach and a poached egg with runny yolk, served alongside a bunch of roasted cherry tomatoes.

Eggs Florentine

This version of a classic dish is simple and nutritious

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Baked beans and cheese toastie
A stack of three toasted sandwiches filled with baked beans and melted cheese, with filling oozing out, sits on a wooden chopping board. Greenery and a blurred yellow-green background are visible behind.

Baked beans and cheese toastie

Who says beans and cheese should be reserved for a jacket potato? They work brilliantly in this toastie – and the beans are 1 of your 5 A DAY

5 ratings
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Baked apples
Four baked apples with wrinkled skins and dried fruit centres are arranged in a square ceramic baking dish on a wooden surface, with a towel and plates in the background.

Baked apples

A quick and easy pudding that helps you towards 5 A DAY

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