Delicious budget lunch recipes that are easy on your wallet and packed full of flavour.
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.
A nut roast is a fantastic alternative to a meat main course or traditional Christmas dinner. This delicious recipe is full of hearty veg – butternut squash, aubergine, red pepper – as well as nuts, herbs and green olives.
Use frozen veg and storecupboard ingredients to make this 5-minute peanutty noodle soup. It requires little effort and it's a great way to get some veg in. We've opted for sweetcorn, soyabeans and spinach, but you could use whatever veg you fancy.
This hearty and wholesome slow-cooker chilli, with gentle warming spices, is one of the most versatile baby weaning recipes – suitable for infants from 12+ months*, but it also makes a great meal for all the family. Once you've prepped the chilli, you can let it slow-cook during the day while you get on with other things, plus you'll have some leftover mini portions for the freezer – bonus!
This super-tasty and fragrant Thai chicken curry is a lovely way to introduce all the family to new flavours. Suitable from 10+ months*, everyone will love the mild, creamy taste and there's a trio of veg for some hidden green goodness. Freeze curry portions for little ones and half the paste for another dish.
Fish pie is an absolute classic and this easy recipe is suitable from 10+ months*, making it ideal for all the family. We've used frozen fish pie mix to keep things simple and budget-friendly, with lots of root and green veg for hidden goodness. The cheesy mash top will ensure clean plates! Great for making ahead and freezing too…
These little omelette bites make ideal baby weaning food, suitable from 7+ months stage*, but toddlers will love them too. Protein-rich with some hidden veg, these are great for a quick and tasty lunch or even a picnic. You can even air-fry them if you want or bake them in the oven.
Looking for lunch ideas for a 7 month old? These tasty mini fish cakes are ideal for little eaters, suitable from 7+ months weaning stage*. Made with just 5 ingredients in just over half an hour, they're quick and easy too. You can serve them as mash, if you prefer.
Puréed broccoli is an excellent, nutrient-rich baby weaning food to serve to little ones from around 6 months*. You can purée the whole broccoli head or save some florets to steam and serve as finger food. You only need one ingredient and 10 minutes and you have a great dish for little ones and you can freeze leftovers too!
Cauliflower purée is a brilliant, nutritious baby weaning food to serve to little ones from around 6 months* and you can reserve some florets to serve as finger food, if you want. Just grab a cauliflower head and in 10 minutes you'll have a lovely creamy purée. You can freeze portions too.
Hearty and wholesome, this sweet potato and lentil dish is great for babies from around 6 months* or you can shape into balls, bake and serve as a finger food. This is a great weaning recipe for batch-cooking – store in the fridge or freeze for future meals.
Avocado and spinach make a great purée for babies, full of green goodness yet deliciously creamy. This baby food recipe is suitable for weaning from around 6 months* and you can purée all the avocado or cut one into wedges to serve as finger food. Freeze portions in an ice cube tray for nutritious baby food whenever you need it.
Serve up a twist on traditional Boxing Day ham with this succulent rosemary and maple-glazed gammon joint, the perfect partner for leftover Christmas dinner veg
You can be tucking into this loaded stir-fry of veggies, rice and gorgeous Asian flavours, in just 15 minutes. This super easy recipe gives a delicious vegetarian dinner which is ideal for when time is short
Crispy potato waffles topped with creamy tuna mayo and melting mozzarella - what's not to love? This makes a smashing speedy lunch, dinner or late-night snack. You can even add jalapeños for a spicy kick.
This pea and potato frittata mean works great warm with a salad or eaten cold for lunch the next day
Vibrant greens and runny eggs combine for a simple savoury bake, ideal for a light dinner
This simple stew recipe, packed with pounded chicken breast and sweet and vibrant tomatoes, should brighten your day
This gorgeous salad uses seasonal clementines tossed in a sweet dressing with some added crunch from nuts and pomegranates. Perfect for a festive starter or healthy, colourful lunch over the Christmas holidays.
Make this classic roast turkey recipe if you're expecting a crowd for Christmas dinner. Friends and family can choose between white or dark meat, while everyone will love the traditional sage and onion stuffing.
This fruity, fiery and fragrant glazed ham recipe would make a lovely addition to Christmas dinner or Boxing Day feasts. There's no need to wait til the flurry of festive cooking either – prep ahead and freeze, all set for the holidays.
Roast pork with great crackling has to be up there as one of the best Sunday lunches, but we've taken it to the next level with tender pork loin and a spicy, fragrant rub that will make your crackling extra crunchy and tasty. There's even a fancy gravy making this ideal for entertaining. On the off chance you have leftovers, you can freeze them to use in other dishes such as stir-fries or ramens.
Use leftover pork loin to top this vibrant rainbow salad bowl with a spicy harissa houmous dressing. Full of colourful veggies and fluffy Mediterranean-style couscous, it's the perfect winter salad.
This Thai-inspired red fish curry pairs a kick of spice from the curry paste with the freshness of coriander and lime
A quiche with a potato crust? Don't knock it 'til you try it! Naturally gluten-free and showcasing fluffy and creamy Maris Pipers, the smashed potato crust feels both on-trend and comfortingly familiar. This makes a great lunch or centrepiece on a sharing table – everyone will want the recipe!
Tabbouleh is a wonderfully flavoursome and fragrant sharing dish for summer feasts, but is delicious enjoyed all year round. This autumnal twist features sweet Cox apples and earthy kale. Keep it in the fridge for a wholesome lunch or serve it as part of a get-together meal.
Simple, quick and tasty, this Med-style chicken tart has a lot going for it. For starters, it provides one of your 5-a-day and is a source of fibre and protein. Secondly, it uses leftover chicken stew – see recipe below – so it's great if you like batch-cooking. Rustle this up for a deliciously different lunch or a fab family meal in just half an hour.
This vibrant veggie quiche, featuring vibrant and nutty purple sprouting broccoli serves 8, so it's ideal for entertaining. Or enjoy it midweek and have leftovers for lunch the next day.
Roasting this distinctly colourful broccoli gives it a nutty and earthy flavour which works perfectly with a light dressing and crunchy sourdough
Bright purple sprouting broccoli pairs with flaked smoked salmon for a tart that makes for a fantastic Sunday lunch
Poké is a raw-fish salad found across Hawaii using the best crisp fresh ingredients. This colourful dish makes healthy eating enjoyable with a tangy lime dressing coating the rice, topped with mango, smoked salmon, edamame, radishes for a flavour-packed lu
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.
You’ll feel as though you’ve been whisked off to Italy with this quick yet indulgent dish packed with big, bold flavours