Chestnut, bacon & parsnip soup

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A smooth and creamy winter soup, topped with crispy bacon pieces – serve with crusty bread for a filling and warming lunch

Egg & rocket pizzas

Use seeded tortillas as pizza bases for a quick and healthy lunch – crack an egg in the centre and bake to boost protein intake

Spicy chicken & avocado wraps

Pan-fry lean chicken breast with lime, chilli and garlic, then pile onto seeded tortilla wraps. Cool before assembling if packing for lunch

Red lentil & carrot soup

This warming and budget-friendly vegetarian soup is perfect packed in a flask for lunch. It's also easy to double the quantities and freeze half for later

Warm Baby Gem & feta salad

Tangy grapefruit pairs beautifully with slices of feta in this salad, topped with a zesty dressing – perfect as a pick-me-up at lunch

Broccoli and kale green soup

This super healthy soup combines broccoli and kale with ginger, coriander and turmeric for a nutrient dense and low-fat lunch

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