Lunch

Why not try something different? Here, ready-made pesto is spread on a savoury polenta base, then topped with melt-in-the-mouth mozzarella...

A popular, farmhouse-style recipe, but with the addition of leeks and sun-dried tomatoes for a healthier result. Excellent for brunch...

Traditionally a sweet pudding, this savoury version of the French clafoutis is made with soft goat's cheese and small cherry...

Large beefsteak tomatoes make tasty, juicy containers for a spicy dried fruit and nut couscous mixture, served with creamy yogourt.

Fish trimmings ' the head, skin and bones ' from any white fish with a good flavour can be used....

Use this light stock as a base for delicate soups and sauces, and in risottos and similar dishes.

This stock, made with the leftovers from a roast chicken, can be used as a great base for soups, casseroles,...

You can use fresh, raw or cooked bones for this stock, plus any lean meat scraps. Trim fat or fatty...

A comforting, chunky vegetable stew is topped with a cheesy breadcrumb crust to evoke the flavours of traditional farmhouse cooking.

Fresh pasta needs only brief oven-baking. Used in a vegetarian lasagna it is layered with wilted fresh spinach and juicy...

These stuffed mushrooms are topped with slices of creamy cheese, sprinkled with pine nuts. Serve on toast for a smart,...

It's always interesting to try a few changes with a familiar dish. This is an attractive and healthy variation on...

Lasagna is everybody's favourite cold-weather meal, but it can be very high in fat, especially if store-bought. This version includes...

Your holiday leftovers won't go to waist with this hearty soup recipe.

One of my favourite soups is Seafood Soup with with Fennel and Saffron. The aroma of the onion, fennel, garlic...

Sweet potatoes are a healthy alternative to their cousin, the potato. They are high in vitamins A and C, and...

Flatbreads are my favourite bread recipes to make at home. Store-bought varieties have shortening or vegetable oil added to make...

Packed with antioxidants, this salad is great as a first course, or main dish. Top with grilled chicken or shrimp...

Make lunchtime more exciting with this delicious egg salad sandwich topped with broccoli sprouts and tomato slices.

This simple salad has wonderful flavours and colours. The fennel adds a unique flavour that pairs well with the tangy...

This noodle dish is one you'll want to double up so you'll have leftovers for lunch. The classic Chinese flavour...

Quinoa is a gluten-free, high-protein grain. This brightly-coloured quick side dish will boost your soluble-fibre intake, too. For added protein,...

This Thai-inspired noodle salad contains kelp noodles which are easily available at your local health stores. Kelp is a seaweed...

This quinoa salad is very high in magnesium and makes a tasty side to a weeknight meal

Ground turkey breast is lean, and you need a little olive oil to brown it. Sweet potatoes are high in...

"I grew up having vegetable gardens, so we always ate fresh carrots," recalls Calder. "I'm used to eating vegetables at...

"Noodle soup with vegetables is a popular breakfast in many parts of the world," says 'Finkelstein. "I love breakfast soup...

"The biggest meal of the day should be your first meal," says McEwan. "My trainer tells me to eat dinner...