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  • This spicy chicken pasta is ready in 20 minutes and makes a great family meal, with added sweetcorn and carrots. You could even whizz up the Bolognese to make it more child-friendly

  • These veggie beetroot burgers are a great low-fat alternative to high-in-fat beef burgers. Serve with the barley salad or in buns

  • Ever tried making meatballs with something other than beef? Give these turkey ones a try in this tasty pepper sauce

  • Use whatever fun shapes you can get hold of for this kids' favourite - small rings, tiny shells, little bows, stars or moons. You can also use chorizo or chicken instead of bacon

  • Spicy chicken and sweetcorn Bolognese
  • The Nordic Diet beetroot burgers with barley salad
  • Turkey Meatballs
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