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Makes a batch to portion and freeze. Sorted from gentlest, and scored with the GASP Score.

Cottage Pie with Garlic Mash

Cottage Pie with Garlic Mash

1.1/ 10
Likely gentler

A proper cottage pie built on a gentle mince base and topped with garlic-butter mash — onion- and garlic-free, deeply savoury, and exactly the kind of comfort the whole family wants.

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Serves 5 · 60 min

Gentle Lasagne (or no-pasta, moussaka-style)

Gentle Lasagne (or no-pasta, moussaka-style)

1.5/ 10
Likely gentler

A rich beef lasagne built on our onion- and garlic-free stock, garlic-infused oil and just a little tomato paste, layered with a lower-lactose cheese sauce. Have it with pasta, or skip the sheets for soft eggplant layers.

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Serves 6 · 75 min

Gentle Spaghetti Bolognese

Gentle Spaghetti Bolognese

1.6/ 10
Likely gentler

A rich, slow-simmered bolognese that skips the onion and garlic but keeps all the savoury depth — built on our onion-free stock, garlic-infused oil and a little tomato paste. A weeknight staple the whole table can share.

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Serves 6 · 55 min

Gentle Spaghetti & Meatballs

Gentle Spaghetti & Meatballs

1.7/ 10
Likely gentler

Soft, herby beef-and-pork meatballs in a gentle tomato sauce over white spaghetti — onion- and garlic-free, but full of flavour. A proper family dinner that won't cost you the night.

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Serves 5 · 45 min

Gentle Mac & Cheese

Gentle Mac & Cheese

1.8/ 10
Likely gentler

A creamy, comforting mac and cheese built on our onion- and garlic-free stock and lower-lactose hard cheeses, with soft veg melted through. Gentle on your pouch — and easy to pep up for everyone else.

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Serves 4 · 30 min

Creamy Potato & Carrot Soup with Garlic Croutons

Creamy Potato & Carrot Soup with Garlic Croutons

1.8/ 10
Likely gentler

A smooth, comforting potato and carrot soup built on onion-free stock, topped with garlic-butter croutons for crunch. Gentle, hydrating and genuinely satisfying.

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Serves 4 · 35 min

Creamy Stock & Herb Spaghetti with Meatballs

Creamy Stock & Herb Spaghetti with Meatballs

2.1/ 10
Gentle in moderation

Soft baked meatballs and white spaghetti in a creamy onion-free stock sauce with thyme, parsley and a little Dijon — a gentler take on a creamy pasta, finished the way the pros do it.

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Serves 5 · 45 min

Potato, Carrot & Ham Soup

Potato, Carrot & Ham Soup

2.1/ 10
Gentle in moderation

A smooth, comforting soup built on peeled potato and carrot with lean ham — no onion or garlic bulb, gentle on a sensitive gut.

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Beef & Vegetable Stew on Rice

Beef & Vegetable Stew on Rice

2.5/ 10
Gentle in moderation

A soft, slow-cooked beef stew with peeled veg over white rice — no onion or garlic bulb, mild and easy on a sensitive gut.

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Gentle Beef Tacos

Gentle Beef Tacos

2.6/ 10
Gentle in moderation

Soft tortillas filled with warmly spiced beef, cheese, shredded lettuce and avocado — taco night made gentle, with all the salsa-and-jalapeño extras kept on the side for the others.

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Serves 4 · 25 min