• Teriyaki chicken

    Teriyaki chicken

    Claire Thomson has produced a week’s worth of easy dinners to help you and your family settle back into the school routine. Learn how to cook this classic, crowd-pleasing chicken teriyaki at home

    Easy
  • Air fryer chicken breasts

    Air fryer chicken breasts

    Use an air fryer to create this tempting dish of tender chicken breasts coated in garlic, sweet paprika and herbs. Mix up the spices for interest or keep it plain if you prefer

    Easy
  • Pasta salad with tuna mayo

    Pasta salad with tuna mayo

    This is quick to throw together and perfect as a lunchbox feast whether you’re on a picnic or at your desk.

    Easy
  • Cheesy sausage & bean pies

    Cheesy sausage & bean pies

    Bake these pies for a lunch-time treat the whole family will love. Shop-bought pastry makes them quick and easy to prepare, and you can use canned beans from the back of the storecupboard

    Easy
  • Rainbow rice paper rolls

    Rainbow rice paper rolls

    Escape from a lunchtime sandwich rut with these rice paper rolls. Red cabbage and radishes add a lovely pop of colour, or try iceberg or Little Gem lettuce

    Easy
  • Falafel lunchbox

    Falafel lunchbox

    Make this falafel salad fun with a bento-style lunchbox. It’s great for toddlers and young children who prefer lunches with lots of individual elements. Use shop-bought falafel or make our Edamame falafel

    Easy
  • Creamy lentil & veggie curry

    Creamy lentil & veggie curry

    Swap in different veg to this family-friendly curry, or add a can of chickpeas to make it chunkier. Kids can take it to school in a wide-necked thermos

    Easy
  • Super-versatile meatballs

    Super-versatile meatballs

    Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

    Serve these meatballs Swedish-style with potatoes and lingonberry jam. You can also pack them in a wide-necked thermos with pasta for kids to take to school

    Easy
  • Lunchbox pasta salad

    Lunchbox pasta salad

    Rustle up this pasta salad for kids’ lunchboxes. Customise with egg, ham, prawns or eggs for a dose of protein – or cheese if catering for vegetarian diets

    Easy