BBQ halloumi skewers

This oregano seasoning is based on a Brazilian recipe using ‘queijo de coalho’ and works really well with halloumi. Serve with a selection of dipping sauces

Cajun chicken & pineapple burger

This tropical burger with soured cream, cheddar cheese and salad can be cooked come rain or shine – it’s barbecue and grill friendly

Chicken, vegetable & noodle soup

A hearty egg noodle broth with roast chicken, stir-fry vegetables, spring onions and chilli. Serve with crusty bread

Feta pâté platter

A vegetarian lunch plate of a creamy feta dip with oatcakes, homemade coleslaw, crudités and artichokes

Star anise roast chicken

This roast dinner is perfectly sized for two to enjoy. Serve your soy-flavoured bird with mashed potatoes and Asian-style gravy

Smoking chilli chicken & sweetcorn pizza

Ready-made pizza bases make for a speedy midweek Italian feast. Try this alternative topping with chipotle chicken and Mexican flavours

Smoked mackerel pâté platter

Serve a pick-and-mix lunch plate of smoked fish dip, oatcakes, celery, artichokes and coleslaw

Lemony chicken skewers, herbed new potatoes & apple coleslaw

These kebabs are light and tender. Serve with a contrasting shredded slaw and new potatoes with parsley, mint and chives

Open rye sandwich with chicken & avocado

Rye bread makes for a substantial base for a lunchtime meal. Top with guacamole, Cajun chicken and lime

Cajun grilled chicken with lime black-eyed bean salad & guacamole

Spice your chicken with cayenne, oregano, paprika and thyme then serve on a salsa-like storecupboard salad and avocado dip – this recipe makes enough for lunch the next day

Chicken wrap with sticky sweet potato, salad leaves & tomatoes

Use leftover chicken in these light lunchbox-friendly multigrain wraps with fresh salad and mashed sweet potato

Falafels with hummus & tabbouleh

Make your own chickpea and butter bean fritters and serve with a herby couscous salad – the recipe makes enough for two meals