Quick and easy lunch recipes

Lunch is anything but lifeless with our collection of transportable, filling ideas – from salads to wraps and soups to snacks. Our top tip – make everything the night before so you can just get up, grab your lunch and go.

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Philly cheesesteak-style baguettes

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Give a classic British pasty a Mediterranean spin with this veggie pasties recipe. Buttery shortcrust pastry is filled with courgettes, peppers and red onion in a simple herby tomato sauce for an easy savoury bake.

Mediterranean veggie pasties

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Turkey meatball pittas

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Filled with festive flavours, these half-moon chicken pasties put Christmas leftovers to good use.

Leftover chicken and stuffing pasties

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Kofta pittas

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Cheese and pineapple is a classic retro combination. Upgrade your lunchtime with an oozy cheese toastie recipe with a juicy pineapple and chilli twist

Pineapple, chilli and cheese toasties

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Chicken nugget pittas

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This colourful Indian-inspired traybake recipe is the perfect vegetarian summer lunch. The tandoori-spiced, veg-packed twist on a frittata is filled with sweet red peppers, creamy paneer cheese and plenty of fresh coriander for an easy portable lunch.

Tandoori paneer, pepper and cauliflower bake

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Popular lunch on the go recipes

Chocolate cake

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When it comes to celebrating a special occasion, there is nothing better than tucking into a slice of classic chocolate cake. The ultimate indulgence, a rich, velvety ganache takes this dessert to the next level

Serves 8
45 mins
565 calories

Simple lasagne

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Comfort food doesn't get much more classic than this Italian favourite, featuring layers of rich beef mince and a creamy sauce.

Serves 6
30 mins to prepare and 1 hr 10 mins to cook
739 calories

Strawberry cheesecake tarts

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Need something sweet but don’t want to cook? These strawberry cheesecake tarts are the answer. With a crumbly ginger biscuit base, Greek yogurt and soft cheese filling with strawberries and jam on top, these fruity treats are pure indulgence.

Serves 4
20mins to prepare, 5mins to cook and 25mins to cool
563 calories

Vegan Victoria sponge

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Victoria sponge gets a vegan makeover. This gorgeous cake contains no eggs or dairy and is filled with vegan vanilla buttercream and strawberry jam. An decadent treat, that is much less indulgent than it seems.

Serves 12
65 mins
433 calories

Classic Spanish paella

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Paella is said to have originated in Valencia, on Spain’s eastern coastline, where it’s traditionally made with meat and cooked on an open fire. This simple paella recipes uses a mix of meat and seafood and is wonderfully delicious

Serves 6
105 mins
281 calories

Mulled wine

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There is nothing like arriving at a party and being handed a glass of mulled wine: surely Christmas in a glass. This classic hot drink includes gently heated wine and port of course, but also citrus fruit, and spices including cinnamon and cloves.

Serves 6
30 mins
114 calories

Salted caramel millionaire's shortbread

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This indulgent take on a millionaire's shortbread has a modern twist with a thick layer of salted caramel in the middle. With a crumbly shortbread base and thick chocolate topping, these make a delicious treat that everyone will love.

Serves 16
115 mins
385 calories

Bakewell tart

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This fragrant almond tart is a classic British dessert and true family favourite. This traditional Bakewell tart recipe includes buttery homemade pastry with a thick layer of raspberry jam and a soft frangipane topping.

Serves 12
40 mins to prepare and 1 hr 10 mins to cook
485 calories

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