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Meat-free starters such as halloumi and watermelon salad.

  • Stir-fried garlic green beans

    Stir-fried garlic green beans

    These easy, healthy garlic green beans make a great accompaniment to a Chinese feast, and they’re made with just 4 ingredients in 15 minutes

    Easy
  • Celery ‘string’ blue cheese & walnut salad

    Celery ‘string’ blue cheese & walnut salad

    Add a touch of indulgence to this autumnal salad with creamy blue cheese and wholesome walnuts

    Easy
  • Spiced parsnip & cauliflower soup

    Spiced parsnip & cauliflower soup

    Batch cook this healthy vegetable soup then pack into lunchboxes and freeze – it's spiced with coriander, fennel, turmeric and ginger

    Easy
  • Halloumi, watermelon & mint salad

    Halloumi, watermelon & mint salad

    This fresh and light salad makes an ideal summer evening supper

    Easy
  • Thai mango, chilli & lime cups

    Thai mango, chilli & lime cups

    Serve these quick, zingy vegetarian nibbles at your next party

    Easy
  • Ravioli with squash & crunchy crumbs

    Ravioli with squash & crunchy crumbs

    Turn a pack of ravioli into a stunning meal with a little help from BBC Good Food

    Easy
  • Brie & cranberry twists

    Brie & cranberry twists

    Get creative with filo pastry and serve up stylish canapés, with creamy French cheese and sweet fruit

    Easy
  • Cheesy spinach parcels

    Cheesy spinach parcels

    An impressive starter to your meal

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  • Spicy roasted parsnip soup

    Spicy roasted parsnip soup

    Aromatic flavours transform the ordinary parsnip into a delicious warming soup

    Easy
  • Artichokes & herby olive sauce

    Artichokes & herby olive sauce

    Delicious and simple, this striking Mediterranean starter is easier to prepare than you might think

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