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Main Meals

Main meal suggestions including beef, chicken, fish, lamb, pork and vegetarian dishes.

Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

Ingredients – serves 4 150g lean beef mince 150g pork mince 30g parmesan cheese grated 30g wholemeal breadcrumbs or use 2 tablespoons of milled flaxseed if preferred 1 egg yolk... View Article
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Sweet Potato Burritos

With just a few simple ingredients, why not give this a go?

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Chicken & Apricot Tangine

Just with a few store cupboard items you can treat yourself to a curry in the time it takes to order and wait for one to be delivered!

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Chicken Curry

Just with a few store cupboard items you can treat yourself to a curry in the time it takes to order and wait for one to be delivered!

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Baked garlic and lime chicken breasts

Low in fat & full of flavour..

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Brussel Sprouts with Bacon and Almonds

Shake up your traditional festive vegetable this Christmas and give it a burst of new flavour.

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Beef Stew

Stews are easy and versatile dinner recipes.

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Chicken Casserole

Like most casseroles, everyone has their own favourite recipe, but if you are a beginner try this simple one.

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Salmon Fish Cakes

Want to increase your intake of fish in your diet? Here is a simple and tasty way to do it.

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Baked stuffed fish

Fish is a really nutritious and healthy food. This dinner recipe is quick and easy, and can be prepared beforehand.

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Grilled Cajun Salmon

Salmon is a quick-cook food, rich in healthy omega-3 fats and vitamin D.

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Pea Risotto

Suitable for vegetarians!

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Vegetarian Goulash

Goulash is a Hungarian dish meaning a soup or stew. It’s a great winter warmer and one all the family will love.

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Family Fish Pie

This fish pie is a great way to get fish into your diet and experts recommend that we eat 2 portions of fish a week.

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Beef Chilli Con Carne

This simple recipe makes mincemeat a bit more exciting and is ideal for a quick dinner.

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Chicken in BBQ sauce

Just because it’s raining or cold outside it doesn’t have to mean that you can’t have that summer feeling!

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Chicken and Broccoli Bake

Why not try this recipe to spice up your chicken dinner?

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Coronation Chicken

This dish is full of flavour thanks to the mild curry sauce and gets the best out of a lean meat like chicken.

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Family Shepherd’s Pie

Family meal times can be hard to juggle, especially if you have fussy eaters. This recipe is great for all of the family!

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Spanish Omelette

Omelettes can make a quick and filling meal, they are very healthy, especially if you take care to include lots of vegetables. Why not try this variation on the traditional omelette?

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