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Rustic Italian pasta and bean soup
A bowl of vegetable soup with pasta, white beans, carrots, spinach, and tomatoes sits on a wooden table. A spoon is in the bowl, and grated cheese is visible in a small dish nearby.

Rustic Italian pasta and bean soup

This chunky soup brings together the best of Mediterranean flavours and is a healthy winter warmer.

5 ratings
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Spaghetti bolognese with butternut squash
Spaghetti bolognese with butternut squash

Spaghetti bolognese with butternut squash

Creamy butternut squash is the perfect addition to this much-loved classic

5 ratings
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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

6 ratings
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Crunchy tuna salad
A bowl of leafy greens topped with a creamy salad mixture and diced red peppers, with a fork lifting a bite-sized portion above the bowl. The bowl sits on a patterned coral-coloured cloth.

Crunchy tuna salad

A healthy lunchbox idea that works for all the family

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Tuna bean salad
A white bowl filled with a salad made of tuna, chopped tomatoes, white beans, parsley, and dressing, set on a wooden table with spring onions and olive oil in the background.

Tuna bean salad

Try this easy packed lunch idea one day this week, it’s packed with protein, fibre, and vitamin C

2 ratings
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Cajun salmon with spicy tomato pasta
A plate of cooked salmon fillet served on a bed of spaghetti with sautéed spinach and cherry tomato halves. A folded serviette is beside the plate.

Cajun salmon with spicy tomato pasta

A tasty weeknight dinner that’s ready in 20 minutes

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Low-fat granola
Homemade granola

Low-fat granola

This homemade granola makes a great topping for low-fat yoghurt and is a great way to control the sugar

1 ratings
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Spinach and potato frittata
A golden-brown omelette topped with thin, grilled courgette ribbons is served on a white plate, set on a wooden surface.

Spinach and potato frittata

A versatile and healthy Italian omelette that can be enjoyed at any time

3 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

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Maple brulee pears with coconut yoghurt
Roasted pears in a roasting dish with caramelised edges, served in bowls of creamy custard and garnished with currants and herbs, all set on a yellow and white tablecloth.

Maple brulee pears with coconut yoghurt

A healthier alternative to your typical crème brûlée, this sweet treat offers one of your 5 A DAY and tastes great.

2 ratings
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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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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

21 ratings
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Leftover roast soup
Two bowls of vegetable and chicken soup with Brussels sprouts, potatoes, carrots, and greens sit on a wooden tray next to a glass of water and a striped cloth serviette. A spoon rests in one of the bowls.

Leftover roast soup

This recipe is a simple and tasty way to use up your roast dinner leftovers

1 ratings
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Fruit clafoutis
A square slice of custard tart topped with mixed berries and a sprig of mint sits on a white plate. A teacup and a white teapot are in the background.

Fruit clafoutis

This French classic makes a delightful summer dessert.

2 ratings
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Fish tacos with kimchi guacamole
Two soft flour tortillas with breaded fish, guacamole, pickled onions, and coriander on a blue platter, next to a bowl of guacamole with a spoon, and lime wedges on a plate, on a pink tablecloth.

Fish tacos with kimchi guacamole

This recipe relies on lots of different and interesting textures to create sensory excitement for people who may have lost their sense of taste

5 ratings
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