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1 Cook the pasta in a large pan of unsalted

CUTTING EDGE VEG

prep30 min + cooling cook40 min serves8 as a snack

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1 Combine the yogurt, turmeric, sumac, garlic and half the

6pm PANIC

1 Take handfuls of the courgettes and squeeze out as

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1 Drain the beans, reserving 2tbsp of the sauce, then

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SUMMER FRUIT BAKEWELL TART

1 Heat the oven to 170°C/fan 150°C/ gas 3½. Lightly

EASY ICE CREAM

15g dark chocolate, grated or shaved into chocolate curls, and

NO-COOK TREATS

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SEASONAL ways to FIVE-A-DAY

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REFERENCES

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