Workday lunches

This Asian-flavoured loin with crunchy crackling and a super-tangy, quick cucumber pickle. Will be sure to impress. Tip: Start a day ahead to dry out the pork skin.

Past and present ideas combine in this perfect Christmas turkey recipe. Recipe and photography by Bauer Syndication.

Family-owned vineyard and restaurant Poderi Crisci adds Italian flair and passion to its roasted quail recipe. Recipe by Luca Villari & Antonio Crisci. Photography by Todd Eyre.

Timpano is a complicated dish but this is an easier version shared by Poderi Crisci restaurant and vineyard for you to enjoy with family and friends. Recipe by Luca Villari & Antonio Crisci. Photography by Todd Eyre.

Inspired by the yakitori bars in Japan these meat skewers are grilled for a delicious smoky flavour. Photography by Todd Eyre.

Making homemade sausage rolls for a party shows you care. Roll out these chicken, mushroom and thyme beauties for the perfect party snack. Photography by Todd Eyre.

These can be prepped in advance and then baked at the last minute to make banging hot dogs that are full of punch from mustard and sauerkraut, and gooey with melting cheese. Photography by Todd Eyre.

This dish of dark puy lentils with glistening strings of roasted red tomatoes will make your summer plates picture perfect. Photography by Jani Shepherd/Gatherum Collectif.

Lightly baked fish and zingy aioli is quite possibly the perfect summer dish. The large fillets make for easy cooking and it’s also really good the next day eaten cold. Photography by Jani Shepherd/Gatherum Collectif.

This sweet and succulent pineapple glazed ham is the perfect addition for Christmas lunch. A delicious dish to share with family and friends.

With feta, herbs and quinoa, this is not your average carrot soup. Photography by Bauer Syndication.

These gourmet baked potatoes with extra paprika cream have a rustic charm. Photographs by Jani Shepherd/Gatherum Collectif.

Celebrity chef Simon Gault shares his light chicken salad recipe with perfect pesto. Photography by Sarah Tuck.

This salad is bright and bold with a haphazard array of edible flowers that even famed Mexican artist Frida Kahlo would be proud of. Photography by Jani Shepherd / Gatherum Collectif.

There’s nothing like the flavour of freshly podded peas gathered in a luxurious free-range egg, crème fraîche and gruyère cheese filling with lashings of aromatic herbs.

Pickled kahawai brought to you by Taste. Part of a sustainable dining event by Taste and Lincoln University. Recipe by: Michael Smith, photography by: Jani Shepherd and styling by: Fiona Hugues.

A simple Carpaccio is not only beautiful to look at on the plate but sensationally soft and delicious to eat – try it at your next soiree and really impress your guests.

Sometimes you just feel like a grainy something and this wild rice and lentil salad does it. Simple but substantial, its exotic flavours and textures make a great meal, or serve it as a swanky side.

Luca Villari teaches the basics from his Al Volo pizzeria. Photography by Todd Eyre.

You can now have this taleggio treat from Al Volo pizzeria at home. Luca Villari from the Auckland pizzeria shares his recipe. Photography Todd Eyre.

These delicious haloumi burgers are so good, you won't even miss the meat. The creamy mint mayonnaise perfectly balances the spicy harissa.

We’re blessed in New Zealand with relatively easy access to wonderful seafood. Any fish works well with this recipe but one with the skin on will really crisp up on the barbecue & add crunch. Easily grilled outdoors, teamed with super fresh leaves it makes a lovely lunch or a fresh summer evening meal.

This salad combines creamy goat’s cheese and mascarpone with balsamic-roasted beets, roasted radishes and baby carrots. The roasted radishes transform from spicy little beasts to sublime mellow mouthfuls. Photography by Jani Shepherd/Gatherum Collectif.

A seafood lover's dream pizza from Al Volo pizzeria. Photography by Todd Eyre.

This delicious Tuscan-style tart is kind of like a savoury pancake, layered with courgettes, spring onions, feta and other goodies. It makes a lovely lunch dish served with a simple green salad. Photography by Valentin Ozich.

Al Volo pizzeria's Luca Villari shares his stromboli recipe, a turnover topped with even more delicious ingredients. Photography by Todd Eyre.

These cheesy little tarts flavoured with fresh herbs offer the perfect solution to lunch or a light dinner. Photography by Jani Shepherd/Gatherum Collectif.

This nourishing pumpkin and feta free-form tart makes a healthy and delicious dinner, lunch or tea any day of the week!

Reinvent a childhood favourite with these lentil sausage rolls with tomato sumac salad - tasty, wholesome and completely meat free!

Spaghetti-like strands are created from zucchini in this recipe instead of any actual pasta, which also makes this dish a great gluten-free option.

This vegetarian buckwheat, mushroom and sage risotto is a delicious creamy filler, perfect for lunch and dinner.

Make every Monday meat-free with delicious vegetarian options. Such as these golden crumbed brown rice cake patties and stir-fried vegetables, sprinkled with seaweed.

Full of flavour, this pork sausage pizza is straight out of Al Volo pizzeria's wood fired oven. Photography by Todd Eyre.

Add some new Italian flavours to your pizza repertoire with this recipe from Al Volo pizzeria located in Grafton, Auckland. Photography by Todd Eyre.

A wonderful salad or side, which could accompany roast chicken or pork chops. Recipe by Alex Davies. Photography by Petra Mingneau.

Veg it up! Replace the fish with a thin plain omelette or slices of marinated tofu.

Quinoa is one of only a handful of vegetarian ingredients that on their own contain all nine essential amino acids, making it a perfect meat substitute. Veg it up! By leaving the chicken out of the guacamole.

I’ve had the pleasure of knowing two old dames who could each put together a knock-out egg sandwich. Sadly, they’re no longer here so these little French-style toasts are my salute to them. Thank you, Ruby and Jean. Photography by Jani Shepherd/Gatherum Collectif.

Tender pepper-crusted beef with mustard and crème fraîche sauce - a hearty, delicious dish and a perfect addition to your family feast.

Since Christmas is all about indulgent fresh seafood, enjoy these delicious prawn cocktails with zucchini and mint salad. Perfect for the warm weather!

Christmas wouldn't be complete without turkey! Enjoy this deliciously succulent turkey roll with sweet cherry and almond stuffing. Easy, delicious, and perfect for the festive season!

Gather up the family and enjoy this fresh lobster with fennel salad - the perfect seafood dish for the festive season (or any time).

Fresh and full of flavour - oysters with chilli and ginger dressing. The perfect Summer meal.

The combination of sweet kumara, crisped bacon and juicy burnt orange segments makes for a mouth-watering warm salad that can be a meal in and of itself! Photography by Todd Eyre.

Enjoy hot-smoked trout with fresh coconut, drizzled with a nutty peanut nam jim. Authentically Thai and so delicious - perfect for the festive season!

This shaking beef is so-called due to the way the beef is cooked high and fast, shaking it in the pan as it cooks. The juicy chunks of meat and generous use of greens, including celery leaves, basil and spinach, alongside lentils, means this dish packs a huge nutrient punch and is perfect for waking up the taste buds. Photography by Todd Eyre.

Rise and shine with this deliciously smokey French style bacon from The Australian Women's Weekly 'Made from Scratch' cookbook.

Luca Villari of Al Volo pizzeria in Auckland shares his recipe for Italian pizza dough. Photography by Todd Eyre.

If you have any leftover stale bread save it to use in this savoury bread pudding. You can also veg it up! Forget the ham and replace it with 4 slices drained, sliced, roasted red capsicum.

Indulge in the delicious combination of cherry, walnut and feta in this fresh wholesome salad - a perfect addition to Christmas lunch this year!

Green goodness and absolutely delicious! These vege-quarian pea and prawn patties can be made a day ahead, and served with our watercress salad and lemon mustard dressing.

This crispy flatbread-style pizza tastes just as good as it looks! With a flavour explosion of kumara, prosciutto, mozzarella and balsamic vinegar, you'll definitely be wanting more than one slice.

Pan-fried ravioli is such a textural treat with a crisp exterior and molten cheese centre. We’ve paired it with a zingy herb sauce to cut through the richness.

Vegetarians, no longer will you miss out on the BLAT! We've created the most scrumptious gourmet tempah BLAT sandwich recipe, with fried bacon style strips of tempeh and a juicy beetroot relish.

Excite your taste buds with this tender, juicy char-grilled sirloin steak, and creamy garlic butter. Perfect for your next BBQ or family lunch.

Deliciously moist and tender pan fried fish with a fresh lime and coriander butter. Tasty, fresh and wholesome - perfect for dinner any night of the week!

These delicious pot pies are a fantastic option for lunch. Small in size but big on taste, they'll have you wanting more so double the recipe. It's also suitable for diabetics.

This recipe is a must have go to for speedy breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner – its versatility is unsurpassed. Free-range eggs, Puhoi Valley Half & Half, a scratching of good cheese, whatever vege you have on hand, some wholegrain bread and, presto – one beaut meal. Done.

Grilled tender steak with a tangy green South American sauce. Perfect for the warmer. And ideal for diabetics, too.

Juicy, garlic-infused mushrooms on lightly toasted sourdough sprinkled with onions. Perfect for lunch or brunch. And suitable for diabetics, too.

Love burgers and love seafood? These Thai style prawn burgers are the perfect fusion. And they're suitable for diabetics, too.

Light, fresh and full of flavour, these rice paper rolls are can easily be made ahead and stored in the fridge for lunch or a snack. And they're suitable for diabetics, too.

These golden caramelised vegetables, tossed with baked ricotta and chickpeas are best served warm. But if you have any leftovers, they make a great work lunch. And they're suitable for diabetics, too.

These delicious vegetarian quesadillas are great for lunch or an afternoon snack. The kids (big and small) will enjoy them. And they're suitable for diabetics, too.

This beef noodle salad is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner - spritz with lime for a citrus zing, and top with a crunch of peanuts. This recipe is suitable for diabetics.

Chicken salad with a citrus zing! This healthy lean salad is easy to prepare for lunching guests or take to work for lunch. And it's suitable for diabetics.

This tasty Asian fusion noodle dish is packed full of veggies and delicious ginger spiced flash-fried beef. Perfect for lunch or a quick weeknight dinner. And it's suitable for diabetics.

Savoury pea fritters, perfect for brunch or lunch! Tasty, golden and green these fritters are a delicious alternative to corn. They are also suitable for diabetics.

This delicious quiche combines crispy bacon, hearty potatoes and fragrant herbs to create a delicious family meal, perfect for weeknight dinners. Enjoy it warm from the oven with a side salad, or serve cool as a lunch-box snack.

This warming dish is alive with the flavours of Middle Eastern cuisine. Given how nutrient-rich liver is, you’d be wise to add this dish to the menu once a week! Photography by Todd Eyre.

This is my version of the French classic, chicken liver salad. Here I encase the livers in a golden crumb and serve them in lettuce cups with a wedge of lemon. Delicious. Photography by Todd Eyre.

It wins people over, does this pie! The leeks, celery and corn make for a magical trio and somehow tastes like the most comforting bowl of chicken soup. Photography by Todd Eyre.

The best way to have brussel sprouts is paired with pork in a stir fry. The salty, soy charcoal flavours brings in a delicious flavour - This recipe will turn any brussel sprout haters into lovers.

Nothing tastes better than freshly char-grilled corn with lashings of butter. It's the perfect addition to your next BBQ!

Fluffy quinoa comes to life with this herby zucchini and feta recipe. Toasted hazelnuts add crunch and heirloom tomatoes sweetness and flavour. A satisfying and healthy meal.

A popular fast food in the many ramen bars in Japan, they are also a diet staple for students. ‘Ramen’ is the name of noodle, as well as the name of the dish.

Spiced lamb pizza topped with spinach and yoghurt, this gluten-free Turkish style pizza is sure to be a delight for everyone!

Sick of rice? Try this fresh, green and healthy salad that substitutes rice for pulsed blended cauliflower.

Got left over slow roasted lamb? Perfect! This delicious Greek style wrap can be perfect lunch snack, making use of last nights leftovers.

Vine-ripened truss tomatoes are perfect for a simple recipe like this for their brilliant colour, robust flavour and crisp, tangy flesh to stand out at their best. This salad is perfect for lunch or as a side at dinner.

Fluffy quinoa comes to life with this herby zucchini and feta recipe. Toasted hazelnuts add crunch and heirloom tomatoes sweetness and flavour. A satisfying and healthy meal.

Delicious and simple! Boxty is a traditional Irish pancake, made of mashed and grated potato.

These fun bite size, Texi-mexi pizzas are great for kids to get a taste of Mexico or delicious nibbles for Mexican-themed parties!

Delicious vegetarian pittas, simple and easy for the work lunchbox.

Fresh wraps filled with lamb (cooked to your liking), hearty rocket leaves, and creamy baba ganoush - the perfect combination for lunch or dinner for the whole family!

Tender and moist peppered rare roast beef rolls are perfect for a picnic or a healthy homemade lunchbox filler.