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Chicken, kale and pesto soup

Chicken breast recipes

Chicken, kale and pesto soup

Change up this quick and easy midweek dinner by swapping the freekeh for other mixed grains, wholegrain rice or small...

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Quinoa salad with feta, pea and mint

Healthy salad recipes

Quinoa salad with feta, pea and mint

Laura Herring’s quick quinoa salad with feta and mint from The Fast Days Cookbook is low in calories, for fast...

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Spiced cauliflower dhal

Cauliflower recipes

Spiced cauliflower dhal

If you’re on the 5:2 diet, make a double batch of Laura Herring’s vegetarian dhal recipe from The Fast Days...

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Chicken, cider and vegetable casserole

Casserole recipes

Chicken, cider and vegetable casserole

Our easy recipe for creamy chicken, cider and vegetable casserole makes a double portion – pop half in the freezer...

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Baked chicken thighs with peppers and butter beans

Chicken thigh recipes

Baked chicken thighs with peppers and butter beans

Make two portions of this healthy Mediterranean-style chicken and bean bake then pop one in the freezer to save for...

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Thai-style beef noodles

Noodle recipes

Thai-style beef noodles

Have a filling, low-calorie dinner on the table in only 15 minutes with our healthy recipe for Thai beef noodles,...

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Baked beans with turkey meatballs

Lower-calorie mains

Baked beans with turkey meatballs

For a healthier weeknight dinner, swap spaghetti and meatballs for this combination of turkey meatballs and haricot beans cooked in...

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Healthy chicken arrabbiata

Lower-calorie mains

Healthy chicken arrabbiata

A quick and easy midweek dinner, this chicken arrabbiata recipe with new potatoes and spinach will bring a taste of...

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Ham hock salad

Lower-calorie mains

Ham hock salad

Ham hock is a great way to bulk up a salad while adding lots of flavour. Quick, easy and low...

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Lighter aubergine parmigiana

Healthy family meals

Lighter aubergine parmigiana

We’ve kept all the gorgeous summery flavours of a traditional aubergine parmigiana but recreated the Italian classic as a low-calorie...

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Lighter chicken enchiladas

Friday night dinners

Lighter chicken enchiladas

After a healthy makeover these enchiladas contain 229kcals less than the traditional recipe; a guiltless dinner with a spicy punch....

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Pork chops with roasted baby veg, potatoes and feta

Lower-calorie mains

Pork chops with roasted baby veg, potatoes and feta

This easy pork chop recipe is served with roasted courgette and tangy feta – it’s the perfect midweek meal.

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Quick lentil, chicken, spring greens and broccoli soup

Quick chicken recipes

Quick lentil, chicken, spring greens and broccoli soup

A soup recipe that’s anything but boring – this quick shortcut supper is bursting with spring vegetables, lentils and chicken...

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Quick chicken noodle soup

Classic soup recipes

Quick chicken noodle soup

There’s no midweek meal more comforting than a bowl of chicken noodle soup made with fresh vegetables, shredded chicken breast...

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Easy Thai prawn cakes with dipping sauce and rocket salad

Easy Thai prawn cakes with dipping sauce and rocket salad

Bursting with vibrant flavours of coriander, lime and ginger, these Thai prawn cakes with sweet chilli dipping sauce make a...

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Tadka dhal

Indian side dishes

Tadka dhal

Chetna Makan’s comforting tadka dhal recipe combines lentils with turmeric and chilli in this warming vegetarian dish. Serve as part...

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