Lunch

To blanch sausages, bring to the boil in a saucepan of water. Remove from heat and drain. Note

As kids, we were spoiled with these Pāua fritters! Friends of Mum and Dad always used to drop off pāua and now I crave them, so I love getting my hands on some when I can. I have changed my usual recipe a little, with inspiration from my chef brother, by adding some herbs and zest. These are fantastic!

Fresh, vibrant, and bursting with bold citrus flavours, this Vietnamese noodle salad is your new go-to for a quick, nourishing meal.

Be the champion of meal prep with this courgette slice - just over 60 minutes of work and you can have lunch ready in the freezer for two months! Plus, when it's this delicious, you'll never want anything else.

Nici Wickes' delicious mussel fritters recipe is incredibly easy to make and fantastic served with lemon wedges and a herby, creamy mayo sauce. Enjoy for a tasty lunch with friends and family

A fresh and delicious salad to share this summer.

A Kiwi classic

This light and fresh asparagus, chicken, egg and new potato salad is perfect for a quick workday lunch or on the side at a barbecue. Serve with our delicious herb dressing for extra zing.

There's no excuse for boring lunches with this raw slaw recipe up your sleeve. Combining the beautiful colours of raw veges with the beautiful tenderness of poached chicken, it's healthy and delish.

This salad is simple to make but will not disappoint. Packed with deliciously zingy flavours, as well as the wholesome ingredients of pearl barley, chicken and coleslaw, it's perfect for a workday lunch.

Spice up your beef rib roast, the king of roasts, with spiced salt and serve with roasted onions and luscious garlic mayonnaise on the side.

If you have time, marinate chicken for 2 hours to enhance the flavour. Common mint may be used if Vietnamese mint is unavailable. Note

This simple English fare has stood the test of time. Perfect to take to work or on a picnic.

This is the traditional French savoury quiche recipe made with bacon, egg and cream.
If you're not a confident pastry cook, you can make this dish using a sheet of frozen shortcrust pastry.

Cruise through the mellow months with this comforting recipe by Julie Biuso

A bit of added spice takes this classic winter warmer to the next level

This simple NZ Pork red curry recipe creates big flavours in no time thanks to the slowcooker

Golden meatballs and colourful vegetables tossed with sweet fried pear slices - this dish is heavenly for lunch. It's also suitable for diabetics.

Ham off the bone makes a deluxe version of classic macaroni and cheese

These delicious little morsels are the perfect finger food for your next garden party, cocktail party or dinner party.

The piccalilli is best made a week in advance. Note

A deep quiche with a crisp, light pastry case and delicate flavours of spinach, broad beans and fresh tarragon. Eat hot or cold with a green salad and boiled new potatoes – perfect for a coronation feast!

You can steam your salmon and flake it, or pan fry in a little oil. For a faster option, try using a fillet of hot- smoked salmon. The fish cakes can be made ahead of time and refrigerated. You can also grill the fish cakes. Place on a baking tray lined with lightly greased foil. […]

Frozen edamame can also be used in a variety of salads and stir-fries. You could replace with frozen peas. The lime pickle has a variety of uses. Traditionally served with curries, it can be rubbed over chicken pieces before roasting, tossed through rice dishes for flavour or served with grilled salmon. Note

You'll have a tasty dinner on the table in no time with this garlic prawn and chorizo linguine, which takes an easy-breezy 25 minutes to pull together!

Brighten up your lunch or dinner with this delicious chicken salad recipe! Zingy balsamic and lemon, juicy tomatoes, creamy bocconcini and beautifully grilled chicken make this spring dish pop

Summer meals don't get much easier (or more delicious) than this! Baguettes are filled with barbecued pepper steak, crunchy cos and sharp dijonaise, making a sandwich that is perfect for a light dinner or picnic lunch.

These delectable salmon blinis are quick to whip up. You can make the avocado crème fraîche ahead of time for easy entertaining

This tart recipe will be the star of your next morning tea! Crispy, golden filo nests are filled with a delicious combo of brie cheese, streaky bacon, baby spinach and pine nuts. Serve warm for ultimate enjoyment

You can't go wrong with this classic recipe. Whip up a batch of this tasty sausage rolls for lunch or dinner with the family. All you need is a generous dollop of tomato sauce...

These salmon poke bowls are fantastic as a quick dinner or tasty workday lunch. Simply leave the salmon to marinate while you prepare the rest of your ingredients and you have a fresh and healthy meal at the ready!

Keep things fresh, simple and delicious with this uber-easy avocado Buddha bowl. A quinoa base is topped with healthy greens, dukkah-crusted eggs and a zingy tahini dressing, making a dish that's perfect for a fuss-free lunch or dinner.

These sandwiches are a delicious way to turn your roast vegetables into a proper meal - with some secret goodies! After trying these stuffed Italian-style loaves, you'll never want to go back to normal sandwich bread.

This salad is a riot of flavour and texture! Beans, tomatoes and basil combine with char-grilled corn and pieces of crispy flatbread to create an all-round delight. It's the perfect side for your next summer barbecue.

Enjoy a dinner that is bursting with Thai flavours by pulling together this sharp and zingy beef salad. It's the ideal recipe for those nights where you have limited time but still crave a delicious, filling meal.

Looking for an achievable way to reduce plastics in the kitchen? Beeswax food wraps are a sustainable, reusable alternative to plastic food wrap. Made from non-toxic natural ingredients and cotton fabric, they are also super durable and fun to make. Sophie Gray runs us through her simple step-by-step process. So get your DIY hat on and be a busy bee!

Get dinner on the table in a heartbeat thanks to this five-minute tuna, rice and quinoa dish. Not only is it simple and scrumptious, but it also has all the nutrients needed for a well-balanced meal.

This Chinese-style soup is perfect if you’re looking for a quick and easy meat-free meal. Filled with the hearty goodness of tofu, vegetables and noodles, it's a nourishing winter recipe.

A unique spin on everyone's favourite takeaway dish, these butter chicken meatball skewers are always scrumptious. Wrap with naan and serve with salad and deliciously creamy butter chicken sauce for a simple and wholesome meal.

This is a big family-style pie, but it can easily be pared back to suit one or two. It's a scrumptious way to add some fish to your weekly menu, and the pairing with caper parsley peas makes a well-rounded meal.

This no-fuss pasta is a hit with kids and can be whipped up super-quick using a handful of common ingredients in just three easy-peasy steps – just cook the pasta and peas, stir it all together and eat!

This simple, affordable and delicious meal is perfect for a midweek dinner. Whether it's the crispy pita bread, slices of kumara, or the vintage cheddar that tickles your taste buds, these homemade pizzas are a sure crowd pleaser.

This has been a long-standing favourite meal in My Food Bag’s Family and Classic Bags, and it's so delicious we're willing to bet it will become a favourite in your house too. What kid doesn’t like crumbed chicken?!

Do your chopping while watching the news and in the ad break, fry it up! These noodles are so quick to cook and delicious to eat, and they suit the “dinner for one” approach as they work best cooked in a single portion.

Add a delightful splash of colour to the table with this delicious onion, corn and tomato quiche recipe. Perfect for your next picnic or al fresco meal, this recipe is summer at its best!

This nourishing dish is perfect as a simple but delicious family dinner. Combining the sweetness of kūmara with the saltiness of feta, and served with homemade tomato relish, Nadia Lim's frittata is always a hit!

A quick stir-fry such as this is perfect for health and happiness – it’s full of pingy flavours and will transport your taste buds to Vietnam!

The great thing about chicken breast is that it will soak up whatever flavours you throw at it. Here, it’s coated in balsamic vinegar, pan-fried and drizzled in romesco, the classic Spanish roasted red pepper sauce.

From A Year at Hotel Gondola (incidentally about a 50-year-old food writer who heads to Venice, falls in love and grapples to meet her publisher’s deadlines!), this dish is incredible – salty, sweet, soupy and pure comfort.

This traditional French dish is given an extra dose of protein in our recipe, topped with a couple of baked eggs. Serve with thick slices of sourdough bread for a delicious and filling dinner.

Simple to make but melt-in-your-mouth delicious, this meatball dish is a great idea for a midweek dinner. The chicken, pea and ricotta combination in the meatballs is divine!

Make a batch of these stuffed capsicums and enjoy with a salad and potatoes for a simple and delicious dinner. Plus, leftovers served cold make a great lunch.

A filling salad, the sweetness of the kumara is tempered by the salty bacon and lovely crunch of pomegranate seeds and snow peas.

These poke bowls are so fresh and flavoursome, and can be prepared in less than 40 minutes! Whip them up for a delightful lunch or mid-week dinner - it's a go-to recipe!

Bring a splash of delightful colour to your dinner plate with this fish and quinoa salad recipe. Healthy, scrumptious - and have you ever seen a more vibrant green than in that bowl of hummus?

This crunchy chicken salad is served in a unique and enticing way - in cute tortilla bowls. Bake the tortillas in muffin pans until they're crispy then fill with a colourful, zingy salad.

It’s all about the base when it comes to creating a colourful and flavourful dish that bursts with nutritional goodness.

Don't let any leftover roast vegetables go to waste with this scrumptious roast vegetable frittata. Using pre-cooked veges makes things so easy!

Not sure what to do with all that leftover Turkey? This quick and easy turkey salad recipe will put it to great use, along with any other greens, nuts and cranberries leftover from Christmas.

This easy spelt pasta with peas and ricotta is perfect for a workday lunch. Packed with beautiful greens and zingy flavours, you’ll be the envy of everyone in the office!

Exotic Food's Green Curry yoghurt dip is an easy crowd-pleaser you can make in seconds.

Packed with superfoods, this delicious wild rice, chicken and mushroom salad is bound to keep you satisfied until dinnertime!

In Istanbul’s bakeries, you’ll find borek stacked up in the window. The sweet and spicy flavours in Nici's lamb mince borek mix with the crispy, crunchy shells perfectly and it all adds up to yumminess!

For a brilliant alternative to the classic sausage roll, try these scrumptious harissa lamb sausage rolls with beetroot relish that are baked until perfectly golden and crisp.

This Egyptian-style beans recipe is popular as a breakfast dish as it’s cheap and robust enough to sustain you all day. Served with freshly baked flatbreads, for a delicious midweek meal.

Nici's silverbeet cheesecake is ideal for a luncheon served with salad and a lovely loaf of bread. It will serve 6 or 8 easily as it is quite rich yet incredible very delicious!

We know cauliflower has been expensive so for these fritters, Nici treated them like luxury, pairing with mozzarella and feta to create delicious fritters that are great served with relish or chutney.

The crazy combo of apple and cheese is a favourite of ours. Nici's delicious apple, cheddar and thyme pies are baked until perfectly golden and are great dusted with icing sugar

There's definitely more than one way to make chicken salad, so try this delicious parsnip ‘penne’ and chicken salad for a filling lunch or light weeknight meal

Pumpkin is a cost-effective and wonderfully versatile ingredient and is brilliant in this delicious pumpkin, spinach and basil tart that is a great option for lunch

A soft and buttery shortcrust pastry makes these mushroom and leek tarts the easiest around! The filling is extra delicious too and perfect for a filling lunch or weeknight meal

Serve warm with tomato chutney and enjoy these delicious leek and potato cakes for the perfect lunch or light weeknight meal

Nici Wickes shares her interpretation of one of her favourite Peter Gordon salmon and potato cake recipes. Serve with herby dressing and enjoy for a simply delicious gluten and dairy-free meal

Served with a side of crunchy salad, enjoy Nadia's delicious Turkish pide with mushrooms is a brilliant autumn recipe that is perfect for weekend grazing.

Getting your 5+ a day has never been so delicious! This Asian-inspired rice paper roll recipe is packed with fresh veges, nuts and herbs then served with a punchy homemade dipping sauce for the ultimate healthy meal

This loaded wedges recipe was made for sharing! Slathered with smoked cheese sauce, topped with crispy bacon then served with sweet chilli sauce, these wedges will be a favourite for kids and adults alike

Nothing beats a frittata when you're after a quick and economical meal! This recipe sees roasted kumara, chorizo sausage and feta cheese give a tasty flavour twist to this simple oven-baked frittata

Salad gets taken to a whole new level with this calamari and mango salad recipe. Packed with fresh vegetables and served with homemade Bloody Mary dressing, this is one dish that makes eating healthy delicious

Put vibrant tomatoes to good use in this delicious tart recipe. Easy made-from-scratch pastry, sweet cherry tomatoes and homemade pesto come together to create this tasty meal

Nici Wickes' tomato and bread bake recipe is all crunch and juice, deliciously sweet and sour. Serve as a side dish or enjoy as is for a tasty vegetarian meal. If you’re sensitive to tomatoes, try the acid-free variety

Nadia Lim shares her recipe for chilaquiles (pronounced ‘cheela-kee-less’) which are like fancy nachos without the melted cheese. This tasty dish makes a delicious starter, casual lunch or snack with beers

Who would have thought? Pancakes in the lunchbox! This recipe sees ricotta, ham, baby peas and wholemeal flour come together to create the perfect lunch time bite the kids will love

Need some lunchbox inspo? This frittata wrap recipe is a must-try. Pack with spaghetti, sneak in some vegetables and add a tasty sprinkling of cheese for a delicious wrap filling the kids will love

Ditch boring sandwiches and add an exciting element to your little one's lunchbox with this muffin recipe. Packed with bacon, corn and wholemeal flour, these muffins can also easily be baked in advance and frozen

This sweet corn tart recipe is summer cooking at its best! Homemade wholemeal pastry, sweet, juicy kernels, creamy feta and aromatic caraway seeds combine to create the ultimate vegetarian meal

Who doesn’t love a meatloaf spiked with green peppercorns and embellished with mustard? This Nici Wickes meatloaf recipe creates the perfect picnic food that's easy to transport and even easier to eat

Ditch those soggy sandwiches and dig into a work lunch worth bragging about with this smoked salmon bagel recipe. Pack all the ingredients the night before then assemble at the office. Easy as that!

This make-ahead wrap recipe is the lunch solution you've been looking for. Simply assemble at home, then pop in the sandwich press at work to get warm and cheesy. It's also a great way of using up leftover roast veges. Win win!