Workday lunches

Use a vegetable peeler to cut the cucumber into ribbons. If taking the salad to work for lunch, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve. Note

Lebanese bread can be substituted for prepared pizza base. Note

Delicious and comforting steamed sweet chilli prawn dumplings from Australian Women's Weekly.

Make your own version of the popular Asian-style satay chicken starter dish to impress your family and friends.

Watercress has deep green, clover-shaped leaves that have a peppery, spicy flavour. It is highly perishable and should be used the day it is bought. Note

Harissa is a fiery Moroccan sauce or paste made from dried chillies, cumin, garlic, oil and caraway seeds.

Grilled ham and cheese sandwiches that originated in French cafés and are typically made with gruyère.

Basil can be substituted for parsley. Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

Creamy pumpkin and bitey feta make this simple pizza an easy meal with loads of flavour.

Delicious little burgers with grilled beef sausages and a crunchy slaw.

Naples is widely credited as the birthplace of pizza, where it was originally sold to the city’s poor by street vendors. The world’s first pizzeria was opened there in 1830 and is still in operation today. The beauty of the napoletana pizza lies in its simplicity. We recommend using only the best and freshest ingredients […]

You could use beef sirloin or rib eye (scotch fillet) instead of the rump steak. Sukiyaki beef is available fresh and frozen from Asian grocery stores and selected supermarkets. A traditional sukiyaki pan is available from Japanese stores. Note

Bring the Med to your home with these scrumptious lamb meatballs and a garlicky white bean dip.

Super fast and easy Asian beef stir-fry topped with crunchy sesame seeds.

Pink and yellow oyster mushrooms are available at selected farmers’ markets, grocery stores and online. Choose mushrooms as described by variety. Avoid slimy looking caps and those that look shrivelled. Store mushrooms as described by variety, otherwise, store in a paper or calico bag in the refrigerator. They generally last for up to 3 days […]

Chicken, chorizo, tomato and saffron come together in this delicious Spanish pie.

The lamb will be easier to cut if you freeze it for about 20 minutes before slicing. Note

Make the filling in advance, store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days. Note

A creamy beef and coconut cream soup that packs a big spicy punch.

Crispy Middle Eastern-style potato and spinach frittatas packed full of za'atar, a blend of roasted dry spices.

Preserved lemon is available at delicatessens and some supermarkets. Note

The chilli paste made in this recipe also tastes great rubbed over a whole chicken or fish before being roasted. Note

Use metal skewers to pierce through the hard core of the corn slices. Note

Make this stunning side dish in spring to take advantage of delicious in-season artichokes and peas.

Calzones are folded pizzas or pizza turnovers filled with good things – one of the best foods ever invented for a picnic, a party or eating on the go. Note

Mexican-style chicken fajitas with pan-fried chicken and capsicum.

Kalonji, also known as nigella, are tiny, angular seeds, black on the outside and creamy within, having a sharp nutty flavour that can be enhanced by a brief toasting in a dry hot pan before use. Kalonji can be found in most Asian and Middle-Eastern food shops. Note

Shichimi togarashi (also known as seven-spice mix or seven-spice blend) is a Japanese spice blend. It is available from specialist spice shops and Asian grocery stores Note

Sweet and sour quail perfectly balanced with a pine nut salad.

You need to cook about 1¾ cups of white medium-grain rice to get the amount of cooked rice required for this recipe. Note

If red curry paste is a little too fiery for your taste buds, use a milder curry paste, or less of the red curry paste­.

You can use apple puree instead of the apple sauce in this recipe. Note

This recipe is a delicious change to cooked pasta sauces ­because this sauce is uncooked, buy the freshest ingredients you can for a big flavour hit. Note

Pho, the well-known vietnamese noodle soup, is usually eaten for breakfast, but is great to eat at any time of the day. Note

Give cereal a miss and try these prosciutto and feta baked eggs instead!

Delicious and simple appetizers: corn and pea samosas packed full of spices.

Empanadas are crispy pastries stuffed with spicy beef, tomato and potatoes.

Rogan josh, traditionally made with lamb, is an Indian tomato-based curry, and literally means "meat in spicy red sauce".

To save time purchase 500g shelled prawns for this recipe. Note

Wear gloves when peeling beetroot to stop the juice from staining your hands. Note

Many countries have similar kinds of dishes: Spain has a cocido with chickpeas, the French have the pot-au-feu - the origins are always peasant food where cheap cuts of meat and seasonal vegetables are cooked together in one big pot.

This fragrant pilaf with crunchy almonds is a great accompaniment to meat stews and curries.

Delicious little pork kofta on skewers served with mint yoghurt from Australian Women's Weekly.

We used a large (25cm diameter) thick-based packaged pizza base for this recipe. Pizza can be prepared and frozen in its unbaked form. Place frozen pizza in hot oven; allow about 10 minutes extra cooking time. Note

Crispy Swiss rösti with pan-fried ham and cherry tomatoes from Australian Women's Weekly.

This delicious and simple mash can be whipped up in no time at all.

Light and summery dish of pan-fried pork with a sweet and spicy pineapple and cucumber salsa.

A Western-influenced Japanese rice dish with prawn and fish in a creamy sauce.

Make your own Italian-style gourmet roasted beetroot pizza from scratch in no time at all!

Always check the manufacturer’s instructions before using a pressure cooker. Note

Oozy and delicious Italian-style risotto packed full of pork, pine nuts, cointreau and lemon thyme.

A light and delicate salad with smoked chicken, cranberry, pear and pecan nuts.

A steak sandwich is one of the most satisfying lunches out there, and this one is a little fancy with beetroot salsa and creamy aïoli.

Tender lamb backstraps with a spiced shiitake mushroom crust and a crunchy Asian salad.

Soak 10 bamboo skewers in cold water for an hour before use to prevent them splintering or scorching during cooking. Note

Frittatas can be eaten cold or warm. Store frittatas, in an airtight container, in the refrigerator for up to three days. Note

The cucumber can be sliced with a vegetable peeler for even, thin slices. Note

A rich and warming casserole that is perfect for cold winter nights.

Goujons are small strips of fish or chicken, coated in breadcrumbs and deep-fried.

It seems a strange combination but, trust us, it's good. The salty crunch of the popcorn is great with the tang of the citrus and pomegranate and the mustard flavour of the radish and it also looks striking on the table.

Allspice, also known as pimento or Jamaican pepper, is so-named because it tastes like a combination of clove, nutmeg, cinnamon and cumin ­all spices. It is available from spice shops and supermarkets. Note

This 15 minute dinner uses only 5 ingredients for a hearty dish that's on the table, fast.

In this barbecued chicken recipe the segmented chicken is seasoned with delicious Mexican spices and served with grilled corn cobs and seared lime cheeks.

Using a slowcooker takes this delicious Italian meatball and pasta dish to the next level.