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Homemade gravy is a great way to use up a whole roast chicken. This recipe simmers celery, carrots, and thyme low and slow for over an hour, creating a deep, aromatic flavour. Serve it with your next Sunday roast, or try it as a stock or silky chicken pie sauce.
Learn to make this basic gluten-free bread loaf that's just as delicious, soft and moist as any other bread
Wow guests with this spicy reinvention of a classic Christmas starter.
Here's a stunning veggie main for your Christmas dinner that's a doddle to make. This tart features a trio of red onions, leek and shallots to make a gorgeous caramelised topping, reminiscent of the classic French dessert tarte Tatin.
Take your bread sauce to the next level by swapping in rich focaccia. This bread sauce recipe has all the classic features of your much-loved roast dinner side – gently spiced, aromatic and indulgently creamy. Put this dish on your Christmas lunch menu!
These are the crispiest roast potatoes, ever! Giving the par-boiled spuds a good shake helps to fluff them up and if you're veggie, see our tip for which fat to roast them in.
Charring sprouts gives them a lovely nutty flavour in this seasonal twist on a classic Caesar salad. It's a great way of using up festive leftovers – perfect for a Boxing Day buffet or light lunch over the holidays.
Shredded sprouts sautéed in butter and thyme and sprinkled with pecorino makes for a special side dish to serve with your Christmas dinner or any Sunday roast. This recipe would also be great tossed through pasta for a quick midweek meal!
Combining all your favourite banana bread flavours into a simple bake, these delicious cookies offer soft-in-the-middle, crisp-on-the-outside textures with the bonus of being a healthier treat to enjoy with your cuppa.
Give carrots and parsnips the VIP treatment at your next Sunday roast with this extra-special side dish. The combination of maple syrup, mustard and orange creates a sticky glaze that works well with both veg. Guests will be asking for more.
This delicious side dish transforms a pack of cavolo nero (otherwise known as Tuscan kale) into something quite special, with just a few ingredients. You could serve this with your Christmas dinner or any Sunday roast, or toss leftovers through pasta for an easy veggie dinner!
A milder, sweeter alternative to onions, echalion shallots elevate any dish into something special, and these pickled shallots are the perfect example.
Make this easy soup that’s brimming with good-for-you garlic, ginger, chilli and veggies. Perfect for keeping in the freezer for when hunger (or lurgy) hits! The crispy topping isn't essential but does make it extra tasty.
Roasting this distinctly colourful broccoli gives it a nutty and earthy flavour which works perfectly with a light dressing and crunchy sourdough
Liven up your BBQ with this smokin' hot broccoli recipe. With carrots, cabbage and lime, this summery side is packed full of flavour.
These fritters are a versatile and delicious dish that can be enjoyed as a light lunch or as a tasty snack, a favourite among both kids and adults.
This biryani recipe is brimming with loads of mushrooms and fragrant spices. It's topped with crispy cumin chickpeas, pomegranate seeds and homemade raita, and makes a lovely Friday night fakeaway.
Start your day off the best way possible with these feel-good green pancakes. Spinach is secretly blended into your pancake mix with a dash of honey for extra sweetness. Stack them up high with a dollop of Greek yogurt and some blueberries for good measure.
Blitz some spinach leaves with soy sauce, garlic and peanuts to make a colourful sauce for a stir-fry. This recipe packs 2 of your 5-a-day and is ready in just 15 minutes! You can even make the sauce the night before and keep it in the fridge for a super-speedy meal the next day.
Lucy's creamy gratin recipe is really comforting and packs in 2 of your 5-a-day. Butter beans are super filling, a great tip is to blend half the tin with some cream to thicken the sauce, and the breadcrumb topping gives a lovely nutty flavour - it’s a bit like a savoury crumble!
These simple frittata bites make the perfect healthy snack. They're packed with sweet potatoes and spinach to count towards 2 of your 5-a-day, plus cottage cheese for extra protein. This recipe makes 16 bites to keep you and your family snacking all week long.
This cheat’s lasagne is an absolute crowd-pleaser, even for the little ones! Spinach is blitzed with mozzarella and Parmesan to make a hidden-veg cheese sauce. Layer up with mushrooms and lasagne sheets for a hearty family dinner that leaves you feeling good.
These egg pots are a super-easy snack to prepare for the week ahead. Roasted chickpeas and tomatoes are topped with feta and a jammy egg for a protein hit. They also count towards 2 of your 5-a-day and are way more colourful than a cereal bar.
Keeping a bag of Mediterranean frozen veg in the freezer is a great way to add veggies into your favourite meals. This 5 ingredient carbonara has 2 of your 5-a-day but doesn't scrimp out on that silky Parmesan sauce. Healthy, hearty and on the table in 20 minutes.
Nutritionist Rhiannon Lambert's veggie baked noodles are a great healthy dinner idea. They're packed with 2 of your 5-a-day and tofu for extra protein. Bung all the ingredients into a tray with a dash of coconut milk, then let the oven do all the work. Simple, healthy and full of feel good ingredients.
If you’ve not tried fruit in your salad before, you’re missing a trick. Clementine’s add a pop of juiciness and go so well with the fresh herbs. Lucy's recipe counts towards 2 of your 5-a-day and is a source of fibre, all whilst delivering big, bright flavours. It's great on its own or works well as a side dish too.
Recreate a healthy version of your favourite takeaway! These easy chicken kebabs are full of feel good ingredients. Make your own flatbreads using just 3 ingredients and load with colourful veggies and tender chicken.
Make a batch of these healthy apple crumble oat bars to have on hand when you need a snack. Oats, apples and sultanas are a source of fibre, and these are the perfect fix for when you're craving something sweet.
Have a healthy and tasty dinner on the table in just 20 mins with these air-fryer stuffed peppers that count towards 2 of your 5-a-day. Take your fave antipasti ingredients and a pack of microwave rice to load the peppers up with. Serve with salad on the side. Simples!
Skip the takeaway and rustle up this healthy pork stir-fry. It's tossed with a tangy homemade plum sauce and plenty of veg, all of which counts towards 2 of your 5-a-day. And it takes just 25 mins to come together, winner dinner!
If beans on toast is your thing, you need to try recipe creator Lucy's twist which has big bold curry flavours. Her recipe counts towards 2 of your 5-a-day and butter beans are a great source of fibre!
Demi's aubergine parmigiana is hearty and healthy. It's packed with 2 of your 5-a-day, and the butter beans make it extra filling and are a great source of plant protein. It's topped with a zesty dill gremolata and a dollop of yogurt for freshness.
Juicy chicken breasts are marinaded in a store cupboard-friendly satay sauce and cooked in the air-fryer until golden. Served alongside a crunchy slaw and hearty brown rice, a deliciously healthy dinner.