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Crispy golden air fryer chicken thighs on a plate with lemon wedges
chicken Air Fryer Chicken Thighs ⏱ 30 mins easy
Two air fryer salmon fillets with lemon and green vegetables on a plate
fish Air Fryer Salmon Fillets ⏱ 15 mins easy
Sliced egg-free banana bread loaf on a wooden board
none Banana Bread Without Eggs ⏱ 1 hr 5 mins easy
Creamy garlic chicken pasta in a bowl topped with parsley and black pepper
chicken Creamy Garlic Chicken Pasta ⏱ 25 mins easy
Bowl of beef chilli with rice, topped with soured cream and coriander
beef Easy Beef Chilli ⏱ 50 mins easy
Bowl of red lentil dahl topped with coriander and a wedge of lime
lentils Easy Red Lentil Dahl ⏱ 40 mins easy
Bowl of slow cooker chicken curry with rice and fresh coriander
chicken Slow Cooker Chicken Curry ⏱ 4 hrs 10 mins easy
Plate of spaghetti bolognese topped with grated Parmesan and basil
beef Spaghetti Bolognese ⏱ 1 hr easy
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