Packed lunches
10 healthy, delicious school packed lunch ideas
Ten school lunchbox combinations, from chicken wraps to pasta pots, with easy preparation tips, swaps and advice for keeping lunch cool.
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On the menu · 30 minutes
Tomato & basil spaghetti in 30 minutes
A glossy tomato sauce, plenty of basil and a few cupboard ingredients. An easy pasta dinner for four, with simple swaps and make-ahead tips.
Let's cook ↗Simple ingredients. A dinner worth slowing down for.
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From everyday dinners to something for the weekend.
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40 mins · Serves 4View recipe ↗: Chicken & pepper skillet with fresh basil
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