Lemon chicken salad with crunchy croutons

A versatile and substantial main-meal salad – serve it just warm. A lovely summer lunch, or take along to a picnic

Barbecue baked sweet potatoes

This veggie barbecue dish is effort-free – just pop the potatoes on the coals and wait til meltingly soft

Crunchy roast potatoes

Crispy roast potatoes are an essential part of the perfect roast lunch. If you like parsnips, roast them in exactly the same way

Potatoes cooked in bay-infused milk

The ultimate Sunday lunch side dish, these creamy potatoes add a powerful herbal note to the table

Malted walnut seed loaf

With a proper bready texture and good crust, this gluten-free loaf slices well and was a hit in our test kitchen

Olive bread swirls

These delicious savoury rolls make an excellent side dish for a lunch party

Deep-dish cheese, onion & potato pie

Vegetarian comfort food for cold winter evenings – great for lunch the next day, too

Ultimate vanilla ice cream

Is Angela Nilsen’s vanilla ice cream the smoothest, creamiest homemade ice cream in history?

Chocolate crunch & raspberry pots

You'd never guess this was an allergy free dessert – no nuts, dairy, gluten or eggs. The perfect solution to those tricky menus

Ultimate roast potatoes

This foolproof recipe will ensure even first timers get crispy skins and fluffy insides. Make sure your potatoes are perfect for Sunday lunch or even Christmas dinner

Cornbread wedges

A great accompaniment for spicy stews and chillies, or just with a salad for lunch

Mashed carrots with Pernod

This recipe from chef John Tovey sounds like an odd combination, but Sara wouldn’t be without it for her Christmas lunch