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Brussel sprouts with buttered almonds and bacon
An upgrade on the classic Christmas sprouts with almonds and bacon

Plain brussel sprouts
Brussel sprouts are a Christmas staple, here are two ways to cook them and embrace their flavour

Dips- Greek yoghurt dip
A refreshing dip with crunchy veg or as a cooling side for Greek or Indian dishes



Herby chicken stew
This herby chicken stew recipe looks more complicated than it actually is, it is a great winter warmer

Minestrone with meatballs
It is a great soup to use up all those bits of vegetables left at the bottom of the fridge, using the herby stock base to bring any leftover veg back to life

Sausage and bean casserole
This sausage and bean casserole can be varied by using different types of sausages or mixing it up with chicken or quorn

Flavouring water
Water is really good for you, for many reasons. There are different ways to make it a more tasty drink without relying on squash.

Sausages in tomato sauce with herby potatoes
Both elements of this recipe are versatile and can be used in different meals together or apart. Making a pasta dish from the sausages in tomato sauce or salad from the herby potatoes

Thai green chicken curry
This Thai green curry recipe can be changed to suit your taste, replacing the chicken with Quorn pieces, make an entirely vegetable version or changing the spice level.

Tuna and lemon couscous salad
Almost any combination of herbs, dressing and spices will work with this couscous salad recipe. It’s really useful as it’s so quick to prepare.

Pasta with peas and bacon
This recipe is quick, cheap and really flexible, you can add extra vegetables and protein to customise the dish to what your family enjoys

Creamy pasta with chicken and sweetcorn
This creamy pasta is a quick and versatile recipe that you can adapt easily by swapping ingredients.

Chicken biriyani
The basic Biriyani recipe can be adapted in lots of different ways - replace the chicken with Quorn pieces or mix up the veg and flavour the rice in different ways

Veggie Whirl
These veggie whirls are a tasty option for a meat-free meal and they’re a great way to use up leftover vegetables

Veggie Lasagne
Comfort food at its best, this delicious, versatile pasta bake should satisfy hungry tums!

Vegetable Pasty
These can be made in advanced and kept in the freezer, ready to be baked from frozen for hot meals at home or impromptu picnics

Rhubarb Crumble
Shortages of pastry ingredients in World War 2 rations resulted in the creation of Rhubarb Crumble and it’s become dessert loved by every generation

Mild Curried Chicken
This delicious dish is a cook-from-scratch mild curried chicken, using ingredients you’d find in your kitchen