Zingy new potato salad

The tangy dressing gives this salad a punch and lightness that fits well into a varied buffet lunch

Japanese salad with ginger soy dressing

Serve this salad alongside grilled tuna or steak or tuck into it as a superhealthy lunch

Christmas wreath cake

Turn one fruitcake into two with these festive ideas – this one is a decorative holly ring with fondant icing (find the second recipe in ‘goes well with’)

New potato, spring onion & Montgomery cheddar quiche

Chef Tom Kerridge shares a larger version of a dainty tartlet he serves on his lunch menu at the Hand & Flowers in Marlow

Braised summer vegetable pisto with emerald sauce & fried egg

Gutsy flavours and bright colours on the plate make this imaginative vegetarian dish a winner for a light weekend lunch

Warm salad of red cabbage, black pudding & apple

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A light lunch or chunky winter starter, all cooked in one pan. Try it with sausages instead of black pudding if you prefer

Spiced parsnip soup

This warming vegetarian soup makes a great autumnal starter or a hearty lunch with homemade bread

Foil-poached salmon with dill & avocado mayo

A whole poached salmon makes a buffet centrepiece with wow-factor – we’ve got ideas for using up the leftovers too

Baby spinach & bacon bistro salad

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This simple French-style salad makes a wonderful light lunch

Golden stuffed goose

This mix of the traditional and the trendy makes a glorious family lunch and a magnificent centrepiece

New potato & smoked haddock crush

New potatoes are usually treated as a side dish, but crushing them with smoky fish turns them into a delicious starter or lunch

Maple granola crunch porridge topping

Make up a bowl of creamy porridge and top with our crunchy granola recipe, or try one of our four other topping ideas