Lunch recipes

Need some inspiration for your midday meal? If you're looking for some easy recipes that can be enjoyed at work or at home with the family, take a look at our selection of delicious lunch recipes.

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Add a bit of vibrance and colour to those chilly evenings with this super salad

Apple, fennel and clementine salad with mackerel

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Give cheesy nachos an Indian makeover with this fresh and fragrant tikka paneer dip

Tikka paneer dip with poppadoms

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This delicious roasted carrot and apple soup recipe works all year round but is especially suited for the autumn months when a warming dish is needed

Roasted carrot and apple soup with toasted seeds

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Throw a can of tinned tuna into the mix to make some pescetarian-friendly meatballs

Tinned tuna "meat"balls with crispy breadcrumbs

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Served with ketchup and a slash of spicy buffalo sauce, these beef meatball skewers will liven up any party

Beef meatball skewers with buffalo dipping sauce

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Tender aubergine is topped with marinated mozzarella and tomatoes for a simple parmigiana that's rich and a real symphony of Italian flavours

Cheat's aubergine parmigiana 'steaks'

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Browning the butter before cooking your eggs helps give this omelette a rich, nutty flavour that helps bring the earthy ingredients to life

Brown butter mushroom omelette

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Need something sweet 'n' spicy in a hurry? This cheesy toast, topped with onion chutney and mature British cheeses, is bound to please the crowd

Cheesy chutney toast

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Chicken korma

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A really rich and creamy korma with tender chicken breast pieces in a mildly spiced curry sauce. You could use chicken thigh fillets as an alternative if you prefer.

Serves 4
10 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook
454 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

Egg noodles with prawns

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Need some dinner inspiration? Make this egg noodles with prawns recipe for a quick midweek meal. This easy stir-fry recipe cooks juicy prawns and plenty of veg in a tangy lime dressing for a speedy Chinese-inspired dinner.

Serves 4
25 mins
495 calories

Earl grey ham

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Gammon joints are great when cooked with added flavours. Here the quintessentially British Earl Grey tea works in a winning way with brown sugar and mustard to deliver up something special. Great for long weekends and celebrations.

Serves 10
2hrs 15 mins, plus resting
201 calories

Easy homemade beef burger

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The classic burger is an all time BBQ favourite! This super easy recipe gives you delicious burger patties, packed with onions, herbs and seasoning for extra flavour and juiciness, that are perfect for topping with cheese, lettuce and tomato

Serves 4
37 mins
472 calories

Chicken, chorizo and potato stew

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This easy chicken stew recipe is inspired by the sunny flavours of Spain, with spicy chorizo, smoky paprika and sweet peppers

Serves 6
20 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook
407 calories

Chilli bean soup with cheesy garlic bread

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A filling, hearty meal on a budget. Chunky kidney and butterbeans add texture, with the chilli powder adding some spice (experiment with the amount if you prefer a little more heat) and the cheesy garlic baguette is perfect for dunking.

Serves 6
40 mins
256 calories

Slow-braised beef in red wine

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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. Serve with mashed potatoes and simple steamed gree

Serves 4
10 mins to prepare and 2 hrs 40 mins to cook
505 calories

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