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10 workday lunch ideas that aren’t salad

Be the envy of all your workmates with these work lunch ideas! We've brought together all our favourite recipes, from pesto pasta to prawn noodles, to make your lunchtimes extra exciting. And don't worry - there's not a salad in sight!

Twisted courgette slice

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.

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Asparagus and feta frittata

This scrumptious asparagus and feta frittata can be made ahead, stored, then reheated later for an easy summer lunch or dinner. You could even whip one up to take on a family picnic - it's so quick to make!

Pulled pork tacos with spicy banana salsa

Your slow cooker is your best friend when it comes to these pulled pork tacos with spicy banana salsa. Succulent, spicy, and all-too easy to pull together, it is sure to be a hit.

Fried chicken

Fried chicken in a spicy, crunchy coating makes a delicious treat every once in a while, also a perfectly comforting side with an added punch.

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Homemade sauerkraut

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Boozy mango and orange tiramisu with raspberry sauce

A classic Italian dessert gets a tropical makeover with this mango and orange tiramisu recipe. Simple to make yet impressive to serve, this clever dessert is irresistible served in slices with raspberry sauce

5 healthy work lunch ideas to get you through the week

Save some coin AND impress your colleagues with these nutritionally dense and easy-to-prep work lunch recipes. There's a healthy idea for every day of the working week - so you'll never go hangry again!

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Make-ahead toasted wrap with roasted vegetables and cheese

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!

Spring salad in a jar with yoghurt mint dressing

This salad in a jar recipe is a lifesaver! Pack leftover chicken, vegetables and herbs in a jar, whip up a yoghurt dressing then take to work or on the go for a fresh, healthy meal when you need it

Make-ahead miso bowl with broccoli, bok choy and prawns

Create a work lunch that's easy, impressive and seriously delicious with this make-ahead miso bowl recipe. Prepare the night before and enjoy a vege-packed, gluten-free meal in the office

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Yoghurt curd with honeycomb and fresh berries

This simple yoghurt curd recipe creates the ideal easy dessert. All you need is essentially one ingredient and a few hours to be enjoying a creamy, delicious treat with your favourite sweet toppings

Dairy-free breakfast cookies with berries, oats and nuts

Get your morning off to a delicious start with this clever breakfast cookie recipe. Packed with all sorts of natural ingredients and easily prepped in advance, these cookies make a tasty brekkie on the go

Easy raspberry, blueberry and cherry fruit jewel jellies

This fruit jelly recipe is the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth. Take your pick from raspberry and rosewater, blueberry and lime or cherry and vanilla and create a dessert worth sharing

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Make-your-own fruity ice bowl with tropical fruit ambrosia

Take dessert to a whole new level with this make-your-own ice bowl recipe! Try filling with tropical fruit ambrosia and serve for an easy yet impressive sweet end to your next summer event

Layered fruit yoghurt terrine

This fruit yoghurt terrine recipe looks impressive, but it secretly incredibly easy to make. All you need is a handful of ingredients and Yoplait's Greek style vanilla yoghurt to create this simply delicious dessert

Chocolate and vanilla mousse

Four ingredients are all it takes to whip up this chocolate and vanilla mousse recipe. Yoplait's Greek style vanilla yoghurt, chocolate and cream are the perfect combination for creating this silky smooth mousse

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Cherry trifle with chocolate custard and raspberries

Christmas is not complete without some sort of trifle. Nici Wickes' recipe is served individually and can easily be made the day before, then kept in the fridge to soak up the juices and sherry!

Dairy-free chocolate, almond and caramel ice cream

No ice cream maker is needed to create this delicious dairy-free ice cream recipe. Nutty, chocolatey and drizzled with gooey caramel sauce, this dessert was made for sharing

Cheat’s strawberry and cream trifle with custard

No hard work is required to whip up this trifle recipe! By using just a few simple store-bought ingredients, you can be enjoying this summer trifle for dessert in no time. It's perfect for entertaining

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Peach and gin frozen slushie cocktail

Introducing your summer cocktail go-to! This cooling peach and gin slushie recipe so simple and refreshing, with a silky texture that sits somewhere between a sorbet and a frozen cocktail

Any berry creamy semifreddo ice cream

Put your favourite berries to good use creating this delicious semifreddo ice cream. Easy to make and perfect for cooling down on warm days, this sweet treat is a must-try for berry fans

Chocolate dipped caramel fudge fingers

This festive season just got sweeter. Use NESTLÉ HIGHLANDER Sweetened Condensed Milk to create these perfectly moreish chocolate dipped caramel fudge fingers that are made for sharing

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Easy tiramisu gelato

Festive feasting can cause more pain than joy when you have sensitive teeth. This year Colgate® has unwrapped a solution that allows you to enjoy chilled seasonal treats without discomfort

Berry, ginger and coconut overnight oats

Meal prep has never looked so delicious! This recipe is easy to prepare the night before and creates a hearty, healthy breakfast of creamy oats with blueberries, coconut and ginger

Peanut butter, chocolate and banana overnight oats

Peanut butter and chocolate for breakfast? Yes please! This overnight oats recipe is the perfect way to start the day. Serve topped with banana for a hearty breakfast that's just a little bit indulgent

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Overnight oats with strawberries, figs and super seeds

Forget porridge! With a little prep before bed, you can wake up to these comforting overnight oats. This breakfast recipe is delicious served with strawberries, figs and a medley of seeds

Easiest ever healthy slow cooker chicken soup

This slow cooker chicken soup is pure soul food. Simply prep your ingredients, pop them in the slow cooker and come back 8 hours later to a delicious, nutritious meal. It's the easiest recipe ever! Created by nutritionist Natalie Brady

White chocolate and matcha cheesecake

Get a taste of the green ingredient of the moment with this white chocolate and matcha cheesecake recipe. Serve this ginger and lemon spiked cake for a trendy treat at your next sweet occasion

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Rose water and raspberry panna cotta

This panna cotta recipe creates the perfect make-ahead dessert. Delicately flavoured with rose water and tangy freeze-dried raspberries, this light and lovely treat will be a dinner party star

Passionfruit and white chocolate ice cream terrine

All you need is a handful of ingredients to create this passionfruit and white chocolate ice cream terrine recipe. Slice and use to make ice cream sandwiches with ginger wafers or large cookies

Pear and coconut yoghurt mousse with nut toffee

This pear and coconut yoghurt mousse recipe creates a dessert that's almost too good to be true! Simple yet sophisticated, this sweet dish will be a winner at your next dinner party

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Easy night-before walnut and caramel sticky buns

Freshly baked sticky buns are a magnificent addition to any brunch menu. Nici Wickes' recipe can be prepped the evening before, then baked in the morning to serve still warm

Turmeric and almond torte with passionfruit curd and labneh mousse

Gemmayze St restaurant's head chef Samir Allen shares this decadent gluten-free torte recipe. This dessert is golden with turmeric, sandwiched with passionfruit curd and topped with labneh mousse

Feijoa conserve

This conserve recipe is a must-try for any feijoa fiend. Serve alongside your favourite soft cheese and gourmet crackers or gift a jar to loved ones

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Yoghurt and balsamic strawberry parfait

This yoghurt and balsamic strawberry parfait recipe creates a show stopping layered dessert that's perfect for your next sweet occasion. Serve dusted with icing sugar and cut into tempting slices

Lucky Taco hibiscus cooler

The Lucky Taco shares the recipe for their refreshing hibiscus cooler. It’s tangy, sweet and sour and tastes somewhere between pomegranate and cranberry juice. It’s a perfect complement to a spicy, hot taco

Kahlua latte cheesecake

In this recipe Kahlua is baked into a creamy white-chocolate cheesecake and topped with fluffy, coffee-flavoured mascarpone cream and smashed Ferrero Rocher chocolates. Photography by Jani Shephered/Gatherum Collectif

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Quinoa breakfast bowl

Try this healthy quinoa breakfast bowl recipe that's packed with protein, antioxidants, vitamins, nutrients and fiber. Serve topped with yoghurt and fruit for a delicious gluten-free breakfast

Dark chocolate chia energy balls

A healthy treat you can feel good about eating! These dark chocolate chia energy balls are natural, wholesome, and deliciously satisfying for an afternoon snack!

Chocolate fudge mousse

This chocolate fudge mousse recipe creates a layered, decadent dessert that's surprisingly easy to make. Serve with extra whipped cream and enjoy!

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Lemon icicle

This no-bake lemon icicle recipe produces a deliciously zesty dessert that's perfect on hot days. Serve as the ideal sweet finale to your next summer meal

Raspberry and white chocolate frozen cheesecake

For an incredibly easy dessert that will feed a crowd, try this indulgent raspberry and white chocolate frozen cheesecake recipe. Keep undecorated and freeze for up to one month!

Raspberry and white chocolate trifle

This raspberry and white chocolate trifle recipe is a must for any sweet summer occasion! Easy, delicious and requiring just a few ingredients, this recipe is a winner

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Date and raisin pie

This scrumptious date and raisin pie is great garnished with orange zest and enjoyed for dessert served with freshly whipped cream

Berry-spiked crème brûlée

This crème brûlée recipe is a dinner party winner. This exquisite French custard dessert is sure to leave everyone satisfied. Try adding berries for a wonderful burst of freshness

Cherry and white chocolate semi-freddo

This delicious cherry and white chocolate semi-freddo is great enjoyed with loved ones for dessert

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Raspberry jelly with white chocolate panna cotta

Two sensational desserts combine in this stunning raspberry jelly with white chocolate panna cotta recipe. Serve at your next dinner party for a showstopping finale

Chocolate mousse with poached peaches

This recipe is a dessert lover's dream! Creamy, indulgent chocolate mousse is paired with juicy poached peaches for a decadent dessert that's made for sharing

Sparkling jelly with petite meringues and lemon mascarpone

This gorgeous recipe creates little serves of sparkling wine jelly with sweet meringues and tangy lemon mascarpone. Finish with crushed raspberries and lemon zest for a stunning dessert

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Mango, lime and coconut mousse

This refreshing mango, lime and coconut mousse recipe is great served topped with chopped pistachios and mint. Enjoy for a light, cooling end to your next meal

Frozen orange pots with caramelised oranges

Create a deliciously cooling dessert with this recipe for frozen orange pots. Enjoy on hot days, spiked with citrus and topped with syrup and caramelised orange

Avocado mousse

Creating creamy avocado mousse for your next cheese platter is easy with this recipe. Serve with crisp ciabatta toast at your next drinks or dinner party

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Marinated bocconcini

This marinated bocconcini recipe is beautifully flavoured with lemon, rosemary and chillies, plus it will keep for several weeks. A must for your next cheese platter

Chocolate espresso mousse

This decadent chocolate espresso mousse recipe is fantastic enjoyed for an indulgent dessert - plus it's surprisingly simple to make! Serve with a dollop of freshly whipped cream if desired

White chocolate and raspberry cheesecake

This delicious cheesecake recipe is the perfect example of why white chocolate and raspberry belong together! Rich and silky, this decadent cake is sure to go down a treat

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Super easy individual tiramisu cups

It's easier than you think to make this decadent Italian favourite at home! This easy tiramisu recipe creates the perfect sweet finale for your next special occasion

Pink grapefruit popsicle

Summer's must-have accessory comes in the form of these pink grapefruit popsicles. Made with Soda Press Co's all-natural organic syrups, keeping cool has never looked so stylish

Old fashioned lemonade popsicle

It doesn't get more refreshing than these old fashioned lemonade popsicles. Made with all-natural, organic Soda Press Co syrup, these popsicles are great for making with kids

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Easy berry cheesecake with berry syrup

Nici Wickes shares her mum's recipe for silky, decadent cheesecake. Serve with sweet strawberries and fruity berry syrup at your next cake-worthy occasion

Minty melon ice blocks

This melon ice block recipe is bursting with minty freshness. The combination of watermelon, lemon and honeydew melon creates a healthier, homemade version of the classic Kiwi 'traffic light' popsicle

Boysenberry, lemon and yoghurt breakfast pops

On mornings when it’s too hot to eat, this refreshing and delicious lemon-scented boysenberry yoghurt pops recipe is the perfect answer. Simple and delicious, this is homemade ice blocks at their best

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No-churn matcha frozen yoghurt with pineapple salsa

This barely sweet pastel-green frozen yoghurt recipe is one of the simplest iced treats to prepare. Matcha powder adds a delicate green tea flavour, while pineapple salsa provides a juicy burst of freshness

Piña colada lolly cake

We’ve kept old-school Eskimos in this adults-only lolly cake recipe and teamed them up with a little Pacific-flavoured marshmallow, toasted coconut and a slightly boozy biscuit mix. A kitsch and über-cool treat. Photography by Jani Shepherd/Gatherum Collectif