Workday lunches

You could set out a platter of sliced chicken, bowl of salad with serving tongs and stack of tortillas for everyone to assemble their own great food-to-go. Note

Pan-fried chicken with an aromatic and flavoursome cranberry and pine nut pilaf.

Fresh, fragrant and flavourful in every mouthful.

The crunchy sesame seed crust on the tuna gives a nutty aroma while leaving the tuna rare. Note

A light, bright and healthy bean salad for a yummy summer lunch.

Meatballs simmered in a sweet and sour sauce are the ultimate comfort food.

Delicious and authentic Italian-style rigatoni with spicy pork sausages from Australian Women's Weekly.

Italian-style slow-cooked osso bucco that will melt in your mouth.

Moroccan-smoked trout and chickpea wrap for a quick and healthy snack on the go.

Use a bland tasting vegetable oil or a light olive oil for the remoulade; it can be made a day ahead and kept, covered, in the fridge. Note

Sweet potato fries loaded with delicious pulled beef short ribs, candied jalapenos, chimichurri and mozzarella.

Lamb’s lettuce is also known as mâche or corn salad ­ it has a mild, almost nutty flavour and tender, narrow, dark-green leaves. Note

This mouth-watering salad is full of contrasting flavours and textures, from creamy cheese to crunchy nuts.

A light and healthy smoked chicken salad for a midweek lunch.

Rich and delicious sweet and sour tamarind pork from Australian Women's Weekly.

An exotic salad with grapes, apples and goat's cheese.

This recipe is best made close to serving. Note

The recipe can be doubled to serve 4; use two baking dishes for even cooking. Note

Chicken can be marinated in cajun mixture overnight. Cook chicken and fill pockets as required. Note

Potato and onion bhaji is a spicy and delicious fast food dish from Maharashtra, India.

Mediterranean-style lamb meatballs with a fresh and herbaceous chutney.

Substitute the fresh corn with a 420g (13½-ounce) can of drained corn kernels, if you prefer. Polenta can be prepared a day ahead; store, covered, in the fridge. Note

A classic cheeseburger with caramelised onion, gherkin, tomato and lettuce.

Flat-leaf parsley can be substituted for the basil. A simple covered cooking method replaces the usual labour-intensive non-stop stirring required in more traditional risottos. Best results will be achieved by using arborio rice, but you can use any medium-grain rice, such as calrose. Note

We used Sicilian olives in this recipe. They are smooth and fine-skinned with a crisp, crunchy bite and a refreshingly piquant, buttery flavour. Note

An exquisite Asian-style duck dish with citrus peaches and duck fat potatoes.

A sweet and nutty satay pork and noodle stir-fry from Australian Women's Weekly.

Pies will keep refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 days. They can be frozen uncooked or cooked. Uncooked pies can be baked from frozen. Thaw pies before re-heating. Note

Crispy and delicious spinach and feta triangles for sharing with family and friends.

A quick and easy authentic Italian ravioli with tomato, pea and basil sauce from Australian Women's Weekly.

You need to buy half a small barbecued chicken for this recipe. Note

We used large (25cm diameter) packaged pizza bases for this recipe. Be sure to use prepared horseradish rather than horseradish cream, the latter is a commercially prepared creamy paste made from horseradish, vinegar, oil and sugar. Prepared horseradish is preserved grated horseradish root. Note

An authentic Italian spaghetti with homemade basil pesto sauce.

It is fine to use just one 300ml carton of cream for this recipe. Note

A colourful summery salad with smoked chicken and avocado from Australian Women's Weekly.

Cute little green Thai chicken curry bowls that pack an aromatic and flavourful punch.

We used green, black and vine-ripened tomatoes. For an extra indulgence, use the larger buffalo-milk mozzarella instead of bocconcini. Note

An exquisite lunch dish of parmesan polenta with a delicate walnut and capsicum salsa.

Meat & three veg

You can also use coliban or lasoda potatoes for this recipe. Note

A bright, colourful and fresh Vietnamese salad with pan-fried tofu.

The perfect side dish to any roast dinner spread, these delicious baked rosemary potatoes will delight the whole family.

We used blue-eye in this recipe, but any firm white fish fillet is fine. Orzo is a rice-shaped pasta available from Greek delicatessens and specialty food stores; if unavailable, use risoni. Note

This simple salad will be all the better for using a good quality aged balsamic vinegar in the dressing. The flavour will be more intense and the consistency more syrupy than those of younger balsamic vinegars. Note

Any whole white fish would be fine to use in this recipe. Ask the fishmonger to clean and scale the fish for you. Use herbs such as tarragon, chervil, lemon thyme, dill and chives. Note

Suitable to freeze at the end of step 2. If the potatoes are very small, halve them rather than cutting them into quarters. Note

To blind bake, line pastry case with a sheet of baking paper, two-thirds fill with raw rice, bake at 200°C (180°C fan forced) for 10 minutes, then remove paper and rice and return pastry case to oven for a further 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Note

Try this healthy and simple Asian noodle stir fry for a midweek dinner.

A rich and delicious sausage and cannellini bean bake from Australian Women's Weekly.

Ask the butcher to score the pork skin for you. Note

Nana's roast chicken simply doesn't stand up to this spice-packed Middle-Eastern roast with a creamy feta sauce.

You could add 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger to the broth for extra flavour, if you like. Note

You can use a mixture of grilled eggplant, capsicum and sun-dried tomatoes for the antipasto vegetables. Grilled artichokes and mushrooms could also be used. Note

Don’t assemble or cook pizzas until just before serving to keep them from becoming soggy. Note

Bring the flavours of Italy to your home with this sweet and delicious ravioli pasta with burnt butter sauce.

This exquisite ruby grapefruit, orange and basil salad brings colour and zest to any dinner table.

Not suitable to freeze or microwave. Note