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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.
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.
This easy chicken stew recipe is inspired by the sunny flavours of Spain, with spicy chorizo, smoky paprika and sweet peppers
Use the barbecue to liven up your midweek meals with this charred greens and tuna Niçoise salad
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.
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.
This aubergine parmigiana recipe makes a great meat-free alternative to lasagne.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This Indian-inspired roast chicken recipe makes a fab Sunday roast in the summer. Warm spices and fruity mango chutney offer a nice balance of flavours without too much heat. Serve with a zesty chickpea and pomegranate seed salad, the remaining raita, and some poppadoms or naans.
We've taken the bold and fragrant flavours of a classic Greek salad and turned it into a filling meal with baked baby potatoes. We've swapped traditional feta for reduced-fat salad cheese that's baked whole with herbs, seeds and spice – the result is a lovely, healthy summery meal you can enjoy for lunch or later.
Chilli and lime is a classic combo for barbecued prawns and these skewers can be griddled or cooked over the coals, making them a versatile summer dish. This recipe includes baked potato wedges, try adding a green salad or seasonal veg for a balanced family meal.
This fresh and flavoursome salad is a true celebration of spring, with a trio of seasonal veg including British asparagus. Homemade croutons add a simple, yet special finish touch, while the charred veg and raw, shaved asparagus provides an interesting mix of textures. What a great alfresco lunch.
Fresh peaches, juicy tomatoes and creamy burrata make a summery trio in this 15-minute salad
This hearty casserole full of classic flavours is the perfect comfort food on a chilly day. It’s packed with beef, bacon, shallots, carrots and mushrooms, which are slowly braised in a rich red wine stock
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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…