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

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

Grilled paneer wraps (kathi paneer rolls)

Enjoy these omelette-coated chapati rolls as a snack or treat at Diwali. They’re spread with coriander relish and stuffed with paneer seasoned with mango

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.

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

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

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

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

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