Tomato baked eggs

Whip up these easy baked eggs with a garlicky tomato sauce and serve with crusty bread for a lazy weekend brunch, or light lunch, that's sure to satisfy

Long amaretto sours

Add some glamour to an al fresco lunch by serving these cocktails to start

Salmon rarebit

Working from home? Boost flagging energy levels with salmon rarebit – a high-energy lunch for one

Curried chicken & mango salad

This lightly-spiced, fruity salad is a modern take on Coronation chicken – a low calorie-lunch for two

Leek, ricotta & gruyère tart

Ricotta gives this quiche a lovely, light cheese-cakey texture – leftovers make a great packed lunch

Stilton & cranberry toastie

A toasted sandwich is a great way to use up cheeseboard leftovers and makes a delicious and thrifty lunch

Red rice & chicken salad with pomegranate & feta

Use ready-roasted chicken to shred into your salad and pack up any leftovers for lunch the next day

Storecupboard pasta salad

This pasta salad makes a quick and healthy lunch, or is perfect prepared ahead for a picnic or lunchbox

Sticky citrus sponge cake

A great dessert to feed a crowd at the end of a Sunday lunch – it’s like a baked version of a steamed syrup sponge

Indian chickpea & vegetable soup

Healthy, flavour-packed and low-cost, this soup’s ideal for taking to work for lunch

Favourite pasta salad

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

A low-fat, zesty salad, perfect for a summer lunchbox – vary with your favourite ingredients

Roast chicken with peppers & feta

For a casual summer lunch, try this Mediterranean roast with chickpeas, vegetables and salty Greek cheese