Workday lunches

You can substitute well-drained canned asparagus for the fresh, if desired. Note

Tasty, spiced prawn skewers make a fabulous lunch with salad and char-grilled bread on the side.

You can substitute the extra ricotta with cream cheese, if you like. Note

An exquisite variant on barbecued beef fillet - impress your guests with this succulent dish.

Caramelised onion and potato pizza is delicious as is, but you can also add ingredients like olives, proscuitto or cherry tomatoes if you like.

A fresh and fragrant braised duck dish that is fragrant and full of flavour. Most types of dried mushrooms will work well; if you want to stick with the Asian theme of the dish, use dried shiitakes.

An exquisite main dish for special occasions; Thai coconut-poached chicken & herb salad.

Indian-style tandoori lamb cutlets with sweet mango chutney from Australian Women's Weekly.

This Za'atar spiced chickpea salad with feta and mint is a great summer salad option.

An Italian egg-based dish packed full of capsicum, red onion, potato and chilli.

Both the kids and adults will love these tasty and simple hot dogs.

Rich and flavoursome duck red curry from Australian Women's Weekly.

You need about 1.3kg fresh peas to get the amount of podded peas required for this recipe. Note

A warm and filling broad bean and corn soup from Australian Women's Weekly.

The rosemary spiked into the lamb infuses the meat with the most wonderful flavour, while the lemony marinade flavours both the lamb and the vegetables.

Loaded with olives, herbs and juicy capsicum, this crunchy salad is easy to whip up and great for a packed lunch.

Toss the pasta through the sauce just before serving, as it will soak up all the sauce if tossed too early. Either swiss brown, flat or oyster mushrooms can be used instead of the button mushrooms.

Indian-style grilled tandoori lamb with dhal, herbaceous raita and pickled lemon from Australian Women's Weekly.

The irresistible flavours of juicy artichokes, green olives and capers make this home-made pizza a dinner favourite.

The humble fish pie makes for classic comfort food. Try this irresistible version with buttery pastry and crispy potato topping.

“I love the whole process of making this recipe – and it tastes great.”

We used a goat’s milk feta cheese. It is fine to use just one 300ml carton of cream for this recipe. Note

This tasty rustic-style loaf is a winning recipe for picnics, parties and barbecues.

We used whole-egg mayonnaise in this recipe. Cooling chicken in liquid prevents the chicken from drying out. Note

This perfect Christmas midday snack goes well with a glass of mulled wine.

David's favourite meat is lamb and his favourite cut of lamb is the shank. This slow-cooked stew is best cooked the day before and reheated gently. He's a smart man, that Dave.

Save yourself some evening time with these popular quick and easy Mexican tortillas. Experiment with different fillings such as sliced capsicum, avocado or baby spinach. Beef, lamb or chicken strips will work just as well for the meat component.

Delicious and authentic Asian-style teriyaki chicken and udon noodle broth.

When you pour the egg mixture into the pan, use a fork to gently move the mixture from side to side as it begins to set, to ensure it cooks evenly. Keep doing this until the egg starts to form a crust around the edge. Give the pan handle a gentle jiggle to make sure […]

Warm up with a bowl of this delicious caramelised onion soup with crispy cheese toasts.

Celebrate the arrival of spring with this vibrant salad complete with tender grilled lamb, juicy tomatoes and fresh podded peas.

Simple, tasty and hardly any washing up!

Just cool the kipfler potatoes slightly before assembling this salad as it's best served still warm.

You can leave the chilli out if you like. Note

Burger patties can be prepared several hours ahead. Keep covered in the refrigerator and cook as required. Note

Recipe is not suitable to freeze. You can use rinsed, drained canned lentils instead of dried; reduce the cooking time in step 2 to 10 minutes. Note

These spiced little cheesy triangles make a lovely light lunch or protein-rich afternoon tea.

Green curry is traditionally the hottest Thai curry. Prepared chicken meatballs are available from most major supermarkets, chicken shops and butcher shops; if you can't find them, roll chicken patties into balls.

You can use vegetable stock instead of the chicken consommé. Stir a little chopped preserved lemon rind and fresh tarragon into the rice, if you like. Note

Zuppa primavera is a hearty Italian soup with farfalle pasta and asparagus.

Tabbouleh is a traditional Lebanese salad made with a great deal of chopped flat-leaf parsley and varying amounts of burghul, green onion, mint, olive oil and lemon juice.

You can use an equal weight of prawns or lobster instead of the crab meat in this salad. Make sure your mango is quite firm, otherwise it will not slice well. Note

A sticky and sweet stir-fry that is both quick and easy.

This is the perfect meal if you're after something vegetarian, healthy and filling. The noodles and tofu provide bulk and protein, and the vegetables provide plenty of vitamins and fibre.

You will need about 2 medium carrots (240g) and 3 small zucchini (270g) for this recipe. You can also use fresh rice noodle sheets, cut into 14cm x 16cm rectangles, to enclose the filling. Note

Toast fingers can be made the day before and stored in an airtight container. The tomato and cheese can be chopped the day before, and placed in separate small bowls, covered with plastic wrap and stored in the fridge. Parsley should be chopped and fingers assembled just before serving. Note

We normally think to accompany seafood with either lime or lemon for that added citrusy flavour. Here, we've chosen orange, and the results are absolutely spectacular.

Cooking the dish in this way gives you a tender and moist fish, beautifully infused with the rosemary and lemon. Plus, you won't even need to clean the barbecue!

Use a zesting tool to remove the rind from the lemon. Replace the lemon juice and rind with orange for a sweeter, more subtle citrus flavour. We used red witlof for added colour, but use your favourite salad mix. Use hot-smoked salmon or shredded barbecued chicken breast as an alternative. Freeze any leftover sourdough to […]

Recipe is not suitable to freeze. Note

Sweet mustard dressing gives an extra kick to this warm duck and walnut salad with caramelised apples.

For an easy weeknight meal, try this crispy spinach and beetroot tart topped with crumbled feta.

A rich and creamy herb and garlic chicken with gnocchi from Australian Women's Weekly.

Rich with apricots, grapes, currants and almonds, this fruity couscous makes a great side dish for a tagine.

This is a great pasta dish to cook for friends; it's quick and easy to make and always tastes delicious.

Buttermilk is the crucial ingredient in this olive and rosemary quick bread, a simple and fast way to make your own bread and fill the house with a heavenly smell.

We think salsa verde is just as good as pesto, and deserving of far more attention. It's not a spicy Mexican type salsa, but Italian, with a zesty, herbaceous, lemony flavour that goes well with fish and simple meat dishes. It compliments the kingfish beautifully.

Chicken, spinach and ricotta cannelloni makes a great weekend lunch to share. A piping bag filled with the chicken mixture will make filling the cannelloni tubes really easy.

Wild blend rice is a combination of white long grain rice and wild rice. Rice can be prepared several hours ahead; cook fish just before serving. Note

Save on cost but not taste with this delectable char-grilled chicken dinner.

For a nourishing and earthy dinner try this tasty winter mushroom and rocket risotto.

Indulge your taste buds with this Greek delight the whole family will love. You can make both the patties and the tzatziki well ahead of time.

This easy quiche will be a sure-fire winner with your family.

This delicious and filling baked fish dish with a punchy tomato and olive sauce is quick and easy to make.

These little pastries are a great way to use up leftover bolognese sauce. All you need is a few sheets of shortcrust pastry and an egg.

In this flavour-packed dish, the richness of the salmon and creamy sauce, is complemented by a zesty squeeze of lime and fresh herbs.

Eggplant, tomato & leek lasagne

Spaghetti and meatballs might be considered the classic of the genre, but fettuccine does the job just as well. In fact, given that there's more pasta for the sauce to stick to, some would say even better.

Ravioli are little pillows of pasta stuffed with a variety of delicious fillings including meat, fish, cheese and vegetables, and they don't have to be an Italian delicacy. This ravioli with greens recipe takes the basic form and fills it with the spices and flavours of Asia.

Full of flavour and super quick to put together, this curried macaroni tuna & bean salad makes a great packed lunch as well.

Slow cooking the pork in this way will result in a meat so tender that you could cut it with a spoon. Serve with a steaming bowl of rice to ensure you soak up every last drop of that delicious sauce.

An Italian pasta salad of warm agnolotti and salmon salad from Australian Women's Weekly.

Lamb shanks that will fall off the bone and melt in your mouth with a flavour-packed bean ragu.

A simple and interesting warm beetroot, egg and potato salad that makes an excellent light lunch.

Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

Create this authentic Thai sour chicken curry quickly and deliciously in a pressure cooker.

Italian-style tomato, beef and pea lasagne from Australian Women's Weekly.

Tangy barbecued chicken for sharing with family and friends from Australian Women's Weekly.

You can add mushroom for an earthier flavour to this rich and fragrant veal and rosemary casserole if you like.