Exclusive lunch recipes

Use up leftover roast chicken and add a few storecupboard staples to make this hearty, warming soup

Serve these sticky, spicy potatoes however you like – you can add more vegetables to the rice and eggs or chicken for extra protein.

You can have this seafood rice ready in 30 minutes. Swap the prawns for chopped chicken or cubes of tofu if you prefer, and add any other veg you like

Keep it simple with this chicken curry made with just a few storecupboard ingredients like canned chopped tomatoes and ground spices

Serve this easy, comforting dish with or without cheese

Use mint in the salsa verde accompanying this tart because it pairs beautifully with the new potatoes. It makes a stunning dish for a springtime lunch

Pack our air-fried crispy breaded shrimp, zingy celeriac remoulade and some cornichons into sub rolls to make your new favourite lunchtime sandwich

Combine the elements of poutine – a beloved comfort food in Canada of fries, gravy and cheese curds that hails from Quebec – in this toastie twist

Be sure to add the chickpea topping to this chipotle soup – it boosts the flavour and adds crunchy texture, too. Enjoy with crusty bread or tortilla chips

Planning a day out? Bake, cool and wrap up this fruity sausage roll to keep hunger pangs at bay. It's a perfect pack-and-go snack for the family

Keep a stash of these pinto bean and sweet potato quesadillas in the freezer for quick lunches or speedy after-school dinners. Simply pan-fry to heat through

Take inspiration from Japanese negiyaki with these pancakes. We’re using a few substitutes and charring the spring onions to bring a slightly smoky flavour

Add the umami taste of miso to leek and potato soup to take it to new flavour levels. Enjoy for lunch or supper with our sesame and cheese dunkers on the side

Make these pizzas for lunch with a spinach, garlic, parmesan and egg topping. They take a little effort as the dough is homemade, but are well worth it

Use up stale sourdough and rustle up this panzanella salad with eggs, asparagus, radishes, apple and shavings of pecorino. It's a vibrant springtime salad

Celebrate wild garlic season with this stunning centrepiece bake made with mozzarella, feta, spring onions, sesame seeds and wild garlic. Enjoy warm or cold

Bake these easy pizzettes for two, or multiply the recipe to serve more. They're topped with homemade pesto, plus halloumi, capers and honey

Tuck into this soup that's like a hug in a bowl, packed with earthy flavours. Don’t skip the onions and tahini yogurt – they balance everything beautifully

Rustle up this comforting broth in the winter months. With lemony cavolo nero, carrots and butter beans, it's healthy, fibre-rich and low in calories and fat

Do something different with parsnips and try combining them with blue cheeses, mushrooms and leeks in these pasties. They're easy to make ahead and are freezable

Use shortcut ingredients like roasted peppers and a pouch of cooked grains to bring this chorizo and kale salad together in minutes. It's an ideal midweek meal

Pair sweet parsnips with savoury miso to make this winter warmer, then top with the crispy croutons and natural yogurt and serve with some crusty bread

Use cooked, leftover brussels sprouts from Christmas to make these Korean-style pancakes. Serve with a sesame and soy dipping sauce alongside

Enjoy autumn in a bowl with our comforting pumpkin soup. Easy to make, it freezes well, so you can keep some for evenings when you don’t have time to cook