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  • Roast peppers with ‘jammy’ eggs & almond & parsley dressing

    Roast peppers with ‘jammy’ eggs & almond & parsley dressing

    Cook up a speedy lunch of roast peppers with soft eggs, served with an almond and parsley dressing. Enjoy with crusty bread

    Easy
  • Orecchiette with purple sprouting broccoli & Calabrian pesto

    Orecchiette with purple sprouting broccoli & Calabrian pesto

    Whip up some homemade pesto and serve with orecchiette and broccoli. This one isn’t just good with pasta – you can also serve it with chicken or fish, and spoon it onto warm focaccia

    Easy
  • Cacio e pepe

    Cacio e pepe

    Whip up a simple cacio e pepe for a speedy lunch. With four simple ingredients – spaghetti, pepper, parmesan and butter – this is a storecupboard favourite

    Easy
  • Pastrami-style steak & mustard mayo

    Pastrami-style steak & mustard mayo

    Pair sauerkraut and mustard mayo with steak to make a sensational combination. Serve with chips or mash, or make into an amazing steak sandwich

    Easy
  • One-pan roast duck legs with white beans & carrots

    One-pan roast duck legs with white beans & carrots

    Make a minimalist version of cassoulet by slow-roasting duck legs with white beans and carrots. It’s a dish that’s big on flavour but with few ingredients

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  • Chicken, lemon & ricotta meatballs with linguine

    Chicken, lemon & ricotta meatballs with linguine

    Flavour-packed, easy to make and nutritious – our zesty chicken meatballs tick all the boxes for a family meal

    Easy
  • Harissa fish pie

    Harissa fish pie

    Add harissa to fish pie and top with sweet potato for a twist on a classic. Nutritionally balanced and filling, it’s ideal for a family meal

    Easy
  • Baked cod

    Baked cod

    Tuck into baked cod with lemon and thyme for an easy midweek meal. Serve with your favourite veggies for a healthy, fuss-free family dinner

    Easy
  • Sticky tamarind tomato & spinach whirl

    Sticky tamarind tomato & spinach whirl

    Try this riff on a Greek spanakopita. With a sticky-sweet, spiced and tangy twist, it’s a spectacular veggie centrepiece for any special occasion

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  • Lemon & herb chicken traybake with butter beans & potato wedges

    Lemon & herb chicken traybake with butter beans & potato wedges

    Make this versatile traybake for a hearty family meal. Filling and full of fuss-free, flavourful ingredients, this is budget-friendly food at its best

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