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Creamy Tomato Rigatoni
Rigatoni in a deeply savoury tomato sauce enriched with mascarpone, built on caramelised tomato paste rather than cream alone.
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Spaghetti Carbonara
Guanciale, egg yolk and pecorino emulsified with pasta water into a glossy sauce, with no cream anywhere near it.
Chocolate Lava Mug Cake
A single-serve chocolate cake with a molten centre, mixed and microwaved in under five minutes.
Lentil Herb Soup
A deeply savoury lentil soup with soffritto, herbs and lemon, thick enough to stand a spoon in.
Cinnamon Apple Crisp
Tender spiced apples under a thick oat and brown sugar crisp topping, best served warm with ice cream.
Classic Tiramisu
Espresso-soaked savoiardi under a whipped mascarpone zabaglione, set overnight and dusted with bitter cocoa.
Crispy Taco Rice Bowls
Spiced chicken, black beans and crisped rice layered into a loaded taco bowl with avocado and lime.
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Chocolate Lava Mug Cake
A single-serve chocolate cake with a molten centre, mixed and microwaved in under five minutes.
Green Protein Smoothie Bowl
A thick, spoonable blend of spinach, banana, Greek yogurt and protein, built to keep you full until lunch.
Vanilla Overnight Oats
A no-cook breakfast that thickens in the fridge overnight, with a base ratio you can build on all week.
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