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Umami broth minestrone
A bowl of pasta soup with herbs, served in a dark bowl on a rustic wooden table, with a spoon nearby and fresh parsley sprinkled on top.

Umami broth minestrone

This warming broth is high in potassium, which is needed for the nervous system to function normally

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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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Basil and mushroom cannelloni with harissa ricotta
A blue plate with a serving of vegetable lasagne garnished with fresh basil leaves, placed next to a fork and knife. A baking dish of more lasagne and an orange serviette are in the background.

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

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Strawberry, mint and melon salad
A halved cantaloupe filled with diced cantaloupe, strawberries, and mint sits on a striped cloth, with a bowl of yoghurt and a spoon in the background. Pine nuts are scattered nearby.

Strawberry, mint and melon salad

This fruity sensation is perfect for hot summer days

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Soft scrambled eggs with zaatar toast
A speckled plate with creamy scrambled eggs, topped with green herbs and served with two slices of toasted multigrain bread. A fork and knife rest on the plate.

Soft scrambled eggs with zaatar toast

These silky flavoursome eggs offer lots of protein as well as one of your 5 A DAY – perfect if you’re going through cancer treatment

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Turkey and mushroom risotto
Turkey mushroom risotto

Turkey and mushroom risotto

Use leftover turkey to make this warming risotto. Its soft texture makes it ideal for those living with cancer

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Berry and oat crumble
Berry and oat crumble recipe

Berry and oat crumble

Once you know how to rub butter into flour you can make pastry, crumbles or biscuits. Make sure your butter is really cold before you start

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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

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Whipped pea ricotta crostini with mint sauce
Crostini topped with ricotta cheese, green peas, chopped fresh mint, and a drizzle of olive oil are arranged on a white plate, with scattered mint leaves and peas on a blue surface.

Whipped pea ricotta crostini with mint sauce

A fresh snack bursting with flavour; the soft topping is the perfect partner for the crisp crostini

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Virgin sangria
Virgin sangria

Virgin sangria

All the taste of summer in Spain without the alcohol, this recipe can be tweaked for a winter warmer too

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Homemade pasta sauce
A bowl of spiral pasta topped with chunky tomato sauce and fresh basil leaves, with a fork resting on the bowl, set on a wooden table.

Homemade pasta sauce

It’s quick, cheap and easy to make your own pasta sauce. Our recipe is great for children and packed with veg.

2 ratings
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Apple pie granita
Four glass dessert pots filled with a chunky apple mixture topped with oats are arranged on a wooden tray. Spoons are placed in or beside the pots, ready for serving. A bowl of oats appears in the background.

Apple pie granita

Apple and cinnamon flavour this lovely frozen granita

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Garam masala crumbed cod
A plate with breaded fish fillet, a cucumber salad with dill, a lemon wedge, and a drizzle of olive oil. Another plate with similar food is partially visible at the top on a blue surface. A fork is on the plate.

Garam masala crumbed cod

Served with a salt and vinegar cucumber salad for a moreish tangy taste

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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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Pesto turkey kebabs
Grilled vegetable and chicken kebabs with courgette, red pepper, and herbs, served on a tray with a bowl of creamy herbed dipping sauce and fresh mint garnish.

Pesto turkey kebabs

With homemade pesto, this kebab recipe will look good on any table

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