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Recipes and Slimming World Friendly Food Ideas

  • A white plate of Healthy Chipotle Chicken Pasta with chunks of chicken, green peas, red bell peppers, asparagus, and grated cheese is served with a fork and knife on a rustic white table with a black patterned napkin. Tastes amazing!.

    Healthy Chipotle Chicken Pasta That Actually Tastes Amazing

  • pile of small potatoes uncooked and raw.

    How to Store Potatoes Longer: Keep Your Spuds Fresh for Weeks

  • A vibrant summer barley grain bowl with snap peas, cherry tomatoes, sweetcorn, crumbled cheese, chopped nuts, and fresh herbs on a rustic wooden table—perfect for better health.

    Summer Barley Grain Bowl: Your Colourful Path to Better Health

  • A casserole dish filled with Easy Enchiladas topped with melted cheese, sliced lime wedges, a dollop of sour cream, and fresh cilantro. The dish sits on a gray napkin on a dark countertop.

    Easy Beef Enchiladas: A Simple and Tasty Guide

  • Olive oil being poured from a bottle into a glass bowl, surrounded by green olives and a metal whisk on a light-colored surface, evokes the essence of Italian foods and drink.

    The Complete Guide to Olive Oil Types and When to Use Them

  • Raw beef skewers with red onions, bell peppers, cherry tomatoes, and mushrooms, seasoned with black pepper, on a dark surface.

    Grilled Beef Kebabs with Veggies – A Healthy and Delicious Recipe

  • Raw white mushrooms.

    Keep mushrooms fresh for weeks with these simple storage tips

  • Two soft corn tortillas on a white speckled plate are filled with roasted vegetables and spicy cabbage slaw for easy Roasted Cauliflower Tacos. In the background: a halved lime, jalapeño, cilantro, folded tortillas, striped napkin, and a bowl of slaw.

    Roasted Cauliflower Tacos with Spicy Cabbage Slaw: A Flavourful, Easy Dinner

  • A white plate holds a pile of golden, crispy salt and pepper chips, garnished with finely chopped green and red bell peppers, set on a light beige surface. The fries are evenly seasoned and look hot, fresh, and ready to enjoy straight from the air fryer.

    Air Fryer Salt and Pepper Chips Recipe

  • Four loaded potato skins topped with melted cheese and herbs are arranged on a wooden board, garnished with chopped chives. A small bowl of creamy dipping sauce sits nearby. This easy recipe is perfect for family friendly gatherings.

    Easy loaded potato skins recipe the family will love

  • spoonful of oil being poured

    Healthier Cooking Made Simple: The Best Alternatives to Oil in Your Kitchen

  • Close-up of a delectable Slimming World dish featuring jerk chicken slices on a bed of rice mixed with carrots, bell peppers, and pineapple chunks.

    Quick summer recipes to add to your meal plan

  • Ground meat from a metal meat grinder emerges in pink, noodle-like strands into a black container. The meat grinder sits on a wooden countertop, with various kitchen items visible in the background.

    Top Tips for Cooking with Mince (and Win a Meat Grinder!)

  • A woven basket filled with several unpeeled potatoes rests on a wooden surface. The fresh spuds, dusted with dirt, await their fate—perhaps even to freeze. A brown cloth is partially visible in the background, adding a rustic touch to the scene.

    Fresh Ideas for New Potatoes: 6 Simple and Healthy Recipes

  • homemade pizza on a wooden board

    Alternative Pizza Bases For Guilt-Free Indulgence

  • Overnight oats

    The Ultimate Buying Guide to the Best Overnight Oats Containers

  • Wooden spoon of kefir grains.

    Kefir for Weight Loss: Unlocking the Health Benefits

  • A low-fat minted lamb burger with a whole wheat bun and shredded iceberg lettuce sits on a wooden surface. Some pieces of lettuce are scattered near the burger. The burger appears simple, with no visible condiments or extra toppings.

    Easy and low fat Minted Lamb Burger Recipe

  • A jar of bubbling sourdough starter sits next to two sliced pieces of rustic bread on a burlap surface.

    How Healthy Is Sourdough Bread?

  • bulbs of garlic with seperate cloves on wooden table

    Everything You Need to Know About Garlic

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