Squid & pinto bean stew with garlic toasts

Slow cook squid with paprika, tomato and pinto beans for a robust one-pot meal filled with tender shellfish. Serve with garlic bread on the side

South Indian egg curry with rice & lentil pilau

Try something new with this aromatic, vegetarian, tomato-based curry packed with boiled eggs and served with spiced basmati

Roasted beetroot & egg salad

This vegetarian salad with creamy dill dressing and crunchy hazelnuts makes a great lunch, or light main course

Bhaji frittata

This lunchbox or picnic-friendly dish takes an Italian-style thick omelette and adds some Indian spice, along with potatoes, peas and coriander

Pan-fried trout with bacon, almonds & beetroot

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Delicately cook this light, pink fish and serve with a warm watercress side salad with crunchy croutons and contrasting flavours

Hot Elvis toastie

Pay homage to The King with this indulgent peanut butter and banana toasted sandwich. Serve with ice cream for brunch or dessert

Red lentil & squash dhal

A hearty budget meal of spiced red lentils with butternut and tomatoes. Add coriander, cumin, turmeric and a dollop of mango chutney

Egg-in-the-hole smoked salmon & avocado toastie

Make someone special a brunch to remember. Use a cutter of your choice to create a specially-shaped sandwich

Bagels

Great British Bake Off 2010 winner, Edd Kimber, shows us how to make these distinctive bread buns with seeded toppings

Herby chicken & butter bean soup

This rustic, chunky soup uses up leftover roast chicken and is packed with flavour from fresh rosemary, sage and thyme

Cornish crab bisque with lemony croutons

Go beyond your average blend with this luxurious creamy shellfish soup, flavoured with saffron, brandy and fennel

Pear, blue cheese & walnut sandwich topper

The textures and contrasting flavours are what makes this simple lunchtime combination so satisfying. Finish with some peppery watercress