Sticky stem ginger duck & noodle salad

This Asian style salad with vermicelli rice noodles and crunchy veg makes a light weeknight dinner – pack leftovers for lunch the next day

Sesame paneer wraps

Coat cubes of paneer with crunchy sesame seeds and fry, then wrap with crisp salad for a filling vegetarian lunch or weeknight dinner

Smoked mackerel, parsnip & Puy lentil salad

Roast parsnips until sticky and tender, then toss with a lemon and horseradish dressing for a light lunch or weeknight dinner

Glitz & glam bauble fancies

Easily turn a classic fruitcake into cute personalised gifts or place markers for Christmas lunch with fondant icing and cocktail

Potato salad with anchovy & quail’s eggs

This healthy, satisfying salad makes a tasty packed lunch or light supper with green beans, parsley, chives and lemon

Tuna, sugar snap & avocado salad

Spruce up your salad with cheap canned tuna, zesty lemon, crunchy pumpkin seeds and creamy avocado – perfect as a light lunch

Spanish chicken with chorizo, potatoes & chickpeas

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Give Sunday lunch a twist with this hearty one-pot roast with sweet paprika, garlic and saffron – serve with crusty bread to mop up the juices

Semolina roast potatoes with garlic & thyme

Try this easy side dish for Sunday lunch – toss in semolina flour and roast with garlic and thyme until perfectly crisp and golden

Acquacotta

This traditional Tuscan soup, which means ‘cooked water’, is served with a poached egg for extra richness – a perfect starter or light lunch

Lamb shoulder with bay leaves & juniper berries

In this easy Tuscan recipe, lamb is seared and roasted with garlic, bay leaves and juniper – perfect for Sunday lunch

Caribbean beef patties

Spice up beef mince with turmeric, thyme and hot pepper sauce before folding in shortcrust pastry for a tasty dinner or lunch

Prawn & mango salad

Kids will love this colourful salad with avocado and mint – add cold cooked pasta for a more filling packed lunch