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Need some inspiration for your midday meal? If you're looking for some easy lunch ideas that can be enjoyed at work or at home with the family, take a look at our selection of delicious lunch recipes.
This aubergine parmigiana recipe makes a great meat-free alternative to lasagne.
This easy chicken stew recipe is inspired by the sunny flavours of Spain, with spicy chorizo, smoky paprika and sweet peppers
Transform your barbecue leftovers into something delicious! Pile coleslaw and barbecued chicken into a hot dog roll with loads of fresh herbs and lime, and enjoy this bánh mì-inspired dish for a quick and easy lunch.
Blend the classic flavours of a Greek spanakopita together for a rich warm dip that's filling enough for dinner. Top with cheese and serve with crudités, crusty bread or a side of your choice.
Cheese on toast with attitude - this comforting, substantial snack works for morning, midday and evening.
Use leftover butter chicken – a rich, creamy and mildly spiced curry – to make these cheesy pull-apart sliders. Ready in just 20 minutes, this quick dinner is a top treat meal for a Friday night in.
Upgrade your beans on toast with this delicious Greek-inspired dish. Packing in three of your 5-a-day, this healthy dish makes a lovely lunch, light dinner or even a weekend brunch.
Beans on toast but make it fresh! This zingy, flavour-packed dish makes a lovely healthy brunch or light lunch. Frozen soya beans are boiled until tender and smashed with lemon, kefir yogurt and fresh dill. We've topped ours with smoked salmon and toasted pumpkin seeds for crunch, but you could easily omit the smoked salmon to create a veggie dish.
These Japanese-inspired pancakes are a nifty way of using up any leftover coleslaw you might have kicking about in the fridge. Japanese pancakes tend to be lighter and fluffier than regular pancakes – they're sometimes called soufflé pancakes. This quick and easy recipe makes a great lunch or light dinner.
This braaibroodjie is the ultimate cheese toastie. Inspired by South African cuisine, our sharing version is filled with tomatoes, onions and apple chutney then barbecued over hot coals until slightly charred and melty. It's great for a casual barbecue and kids will love all the cheese pulls!
Full of fresh summer flavours, these simple fritters make an interesting appetizer or side. The cherry vine tomatoes give a burst of sweetness that balances well with the zesty lemon and tangy salad cheese. Serve with new potatoes and tzatziki for a filling lunch or dinner.
All the glorious flavours of summer in one amazing salad – sweet strawberries, refreshing cucumber, fragrant mint and sweet citrus. Add crisp watercress and creamy goat's cheese and you have your new go-to summer dish right there! Serve at parties, picnics or as a light lunch.
Swap out your beef burger with this tasty vegetarian halloumi burger. Topped with crunchy vegetables and rich houmous, it's colourful and satisfying. Serve with skinny sweet potato fries for the ultimate treat.
Bánh mì is a delicious Vietnamese baguette sandwich, stuffed with quick-pickled veg and juicy chunks of meat. Start by making the pickles: mix the carrot, spring onion and cucumber with sugar, vinegar and fish sauce. Next, grill the meat after rubbing it in delicious spices. This could fast become your new favourite lunch!
These fun fajitas are made with delicious stir-fried juicy steak, peppers, and shallots. Simply stir-fry in a wok, then serve with warm tortilla wraps and cheddar, guacamole, sweetcorn, salsa and sour cream. What a treat!
This classic Italian salad gets an upgrade with the help of crispy, skin-on chicken breasts, salty olives and capers
This beautiful Italian focaccia is packed with roasted garlic, cherry tomatoes and fragrant rosemary, and makes a deliciously aromatic loaf that's perfect for sharing with friends
Slow-roasted until mouthwateringly tender and rubbed in a blend of fragrant herbs, this Italian-inspired pork is perfect for elevating your classic Sunday roast.
Vegetarian lasagne is a classic that everyone loves. This one is amplified with the addition of Puy lentils, while the mushrooms add great texture. The trick to getting a great white sauce is to slowly add the milk.
You’ll feel as though you’ve been whisked off to Italy with this quick yet indulgent dish packed with big, bold flavours
An easy homemade pizza base topped with bold Med flavours sounds like perfect night-in food to us! Sliced potatoes, red onion, tangy Gruyère and creamy mozzarella provide a great mix of flavours and textures, with chargrilled pepper and aromatic rosemary for a final flourish!
No one can resist a tasty slice of pizza, especially when it's homemade from scratch and served straight from the oven
This quick and easy pasta sauce recipe is perfect for a speedy midweek meal. Arrabbiata is a classic Italian spicy sauce made of tomatoes, chilli and garlic. We’ve added black olives and a sprinkling of basil and Parmesan to make it that bit more special.
This veggie-packed pasta salad, serving 8, is great for summer entertaining or bring-a-dish gatherings. Bursting with fresh flavours, it's super-tasty but a healthier choice.
Kids will love making these easy pizzas. They use a packet of pizza base mix and are topped with plum tomatoes and torn mozzarella for an easy snack or dinner.
Try packing these easy sausage rolls in the kids' lunchboxes. They're made with just three ingredients including meat and veg sausages that are packed with 30% veggies.
Need a simple chicken skewers recipe that's great for the whole family? Get these spiced chicken skewers grilled for a healthy winner dinner. Served alongside a fresh, vibrant chickpea salad, a yogurt dressing and wholemeal pittas, there'll be no complaints once this is on the table.
If you're looking for a Christmas dinner with a difference, this festive spiced duck makes a wonderful alternative
This Asian-inspired duck recipe will sure turn heads. Tender duck paired with a chilli, orange sauce is a real winner!
A summer party just wouldn't be complete without a selection of delicious finger sandwiches. Taking just 10 minutes to make, these savoury snacks are packed with herby cream cheese, refreshing cucumber and punchy Marmite and will keep guests coming back.
This colourful salad recreates the flavours of prawn toast, with crispy sesame croutons and juicy king prawns. The dressing is made with sweet chilli sauce and lime juice for a zesty kick. Top with extra chilli, if you like it spicy.
Larb is a popular Thai salad that's made with mince. This chicken version is flavoured with lemongrass and ginger, then served on a bed of crunchy lettuce and cucumber. Refreshing and a little spicy, this is a lovely salad for those warmer summer months.
Give noodles a lighter twist for summer with this simple salad. They're loaded with vegetable gyozas and lots of crunchy veggies to leave you feeling good. Drizzle over an umami peanut butter sauce and enjoy for lunch or dinner.