Giant couscous & tomato salad with zhoug-style dressing

Make this giant couscous and tomato salad as a summer side. Zhoug is a spicy, bright green Middle Eastern sauce that brings this dish alive

Chimichurri-style steak sarnies & cheat’s spicy fries

Elevate a steak sandwich with a punchy, zingy chimichurri sauce, chipotle mayo and spicy Cajun-style fries on the side.

Squash & halloumi flatbreads with sweet chilli beetroot jam

Do something different for a family dinner with squash and halloumi flatbreads with sweet chilli beetroot jam. Other squash or sweet potato work well, too

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

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

Sesame & ginger sushi bowls

This vegan packed lunch is full of goodness, using fibre-rich wholegrain rice and protein-rich edamame beans with a tangy tamari and sesame dressing

Mini quiches

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims/non-pork eaters.

Pack these mini quiches with bacon and cheese for a picnic. Great for feeding a hungry crowd, plus you can make them a day ahead and even freeze them

Quiche Lorraine

This all-time favourite is perfect for a relaxed picnic with friends – serve with a crisp green salad

Buckwheat with charred baby aubergines

Make the most of buckwheat with our healthy, low-calorie veggie lunch. Aubergines, lentils, walnuts, spring onions, dried cherries and goat's cheese pack a real flavour punch

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