Lunch Archives

Cheat’s sausage cassoulet

A hearty, satisfying and budget-friendly twist on the classic French dish.

Julie Goodwin’s pesto pasta salad

A quick and easy salad to share.

Sushi rice salad with grilled prawns and mango

20 fresh mango salad recipe ideas

Mango is one versatile fruit!

Bowl of spring vegetable minestrone soup garnished with pesto

Spring vegetable minestrone with pesto

This minestrone recipe is from our Test Kitchen Collection of savoury classics.

Julie Goodwin’s roasted cauliflower salad with spiced chicken & green dressing

With a fresh, herby yoghurt dressing, this substantial salad is perfect for summer entertaining.

53 quick & delicious chicken salad recipes

You'll have no shortage of inspiration with these delicious recipes.

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Tinned sardines & tomatoes on crispy tortillas

A crispy, crunchy tortilla base loaded with colourful toppings.

Smoked sardines on toast with blistered tomato

Smoked sardines on toast with ricotta & tomato

Ready in 15 minutes!

Pork souvlaki with flatbread

To save time you can use store bought pitta or flatbread if you prefer.

Thai beef salad with chilli lime dressing

Sweet, sour and spicy, this flavour packed salad makes for a healthy lunch or dinner.

Italian minestrone soup

Get cosy on the couch with a hot bowl of this Italian soup.

a person twirling stovetop beef ragu in a pan

Pulled beef ragu with spaghetti

Served over perfectly cooked pasta, this is the ultimate bowl of comfort food.

74 frittata & quiche recipes

Flavourful protein-packed dishes for lunch, dinner or entertaining.

61 school lunch box ideas

Tasty lunch box ideas to get you through the year.

Sweet potato and zucchini loaf

Get a loaf of this.

Brought to you by Parmigiano Reggiano PDO

spiced lentil pumpkin vegetable soup recipes

Tinned sardines, edamame & radish salad

Turn tinned sardines into a nutritious salad.

Lamb shank and barley soup

This classic winter warmer will fill your home with delicious aromas.

Richest beef casserole

There's a secret ingredient in this rich beef casserole that adds an extra depth of flavour.

Harissa roasted sweet potato & grain salad

Inspired by Middle Eastern flavours.

Chicken and sweet corn soup

Warm up with a bowl of this classic favourite.

high tea spread with cake, cupcakes, eggs and scones

Amazing Mother’s Day lunch & high tea ideas

Shower Mum with treats from the kitchen

33 easy and delicious chicken soup recipes

Delicious chicken soup recipes. From slow-cooker chicken soups to chicken noodle soup, and more!

Pumpkin soup recipe ideas

Includes roast pumpkin soup, slow cooker versions, spiced pumpkin soups and more!

26 side dishes for Easter lunch

Turn Easter lunch into an Easter feast.

Smoky chicken BLT salad on a white plate with a knife and fork

Fish sandwich recipes for a gourmet lunch (or dinner)

There's just something about a fancy sandwich.

Ginger and chilli chicken rice paper rolls

Great for a party or picnic, or for something different in the lunch box.

Fresh coleslaw with crispy noodles served in a footed glass bowl.

Coleslaw recipe ideas for summer entertaining

Perfect for your next barbecue or picnic. Plus some dinner ideas as well.

Camping meals

When it comes to camp food, simple and easy to cook is the best approach.

43 potato salad recipes for barbecues and picnics

One of those Aussie favourites that is loved by all.

Pick-your-protein rice paper roll

A simple yet delicious way to elevate your Christmas leftovers.

Toasted ham and cheese sandwich with a pickle on top, sitting on a stone slab.

Ham and three cheese toastie

Treat yourself to this indulgent toastie, slathered with parmesan butter.

Julie Goodwin’s prawn and mango salad

The perfect summer salad.

Jewelled rice

This gorgeous rice dish pairs with meat and vegetarian mains for a crowd-pleasing Christmas meal.

Brought to you by Sunbeam Foods

Cheese and ham pull apart

It's simple to make, but tastes gourmet.

Broccoli salad with a creamy chilli dressing

Topped with almonds and currents, and drizzled with a luxuriously creamy dressing.

60 delicious spring asparagus recipes

Make the most of this gorgeous green vegetable.

51 sensational stir fry recipes

Get the wok fired up, and bowls at the ready!

6 electric pasta makers that are worth all of your hard-earnt dough

Once you go homemade, you won't go back.

Quinoa salad recipes to try this week

Salad ideas for lunch or dinner.

Barbecued side of salmon

Impress your guests with a stunning seafood barbecue main.

43 fabulous frittata recipes

These are not only delicious, they're quick, easy and perfect for a make-ahead lunch.

Potato soup with cheddar toasts and crispy prosciutto

Quick & easy potato soup with cheddar toasts

A cosy meal for two, ready in just 30 minutes.

44 mini pie recipes

Nothing beats a hot pie in your hand. No more fighting over who gets the biggest slice!

40 warm salad recipes for the cooler months

Hearty salads for autumn and winter.

19 delicious chickpea salads

To help you incorporate more chickpeas in your salad dishes, we've pulled together a selection of our favourite recipes.

47 of our hottest picnic food ideas

Pack the perfect lunch.

Bolani (stuffed Afghan flatbread)

A vegetarian barbecue crowd-pleaser.

Barbecued rump steak, one of our popular barbecue recipes

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Stromboli

You'll love this Italian American rolled pizza.

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Chicken & potato salad with zesty yogurt dressing

A fresh and flavourful dish that's perfect for any occasion.

Sweet & spicy pork skewers

Served with crisp apple, carrot & celeriac salad.

Savoury or sweet: 10 dishes elevated by Australian Macadamias

Featuring a special recipe from Matt Moran.

Brought to you by Australian Macadamias

Haloumi & mango salad

This recipe is by qualified dietitian and personal trainer Lauren Marino and is from our cookbook Nourished Kitchen.

Corn fritters with Manchego & jalapeno

A spicy, cheesy recipe for any time of day.

Roasted capsicum salad with labne

A vibrant salad perfect for any summer gathering.

Prawn cocktail salad

Serve up your next prawn cocktail family-style with this recipe.

Haloumi and potato salad on a platter with a little pot of dressing on the side

Spinach, haloumi and potato salad

A delicious twist on a potato salad.

Barbecued spanakopita flatbread

A satisfying spin on Greek spinach & fetta pie, cooked on the barbecue.

Buttery garlic mushrooms with lemon ricotta

BBQ mushrooms with lemon ricotta

Every great barbecue needs a side like this.

19 hearty, healthy soups to enjoy

One delicious slurp at a time.

Healthy school lunch recipes

Fill your kids' lunchboxes with healthy, delicious lunches that they are sure to love.

Bourbon-glazed ham with warm potato and celery salad

39 gluten-free Christmas recipes

From entrees to dessert we have all of your gluten-free needs covered so no-one has to miss out on a Christmas feast.

27 sweet and savoury filo pastry recipes

Layers upon layers of deliciousness.

24 terrific toasties & jaffles

Take the humble toastie to deliciously new heights.

Mediterranean steak salad with farro

A lower carb lunch or dinner option.

20 delicious calamari recipes

Of course the classic salt and pepper calamari but so much more!

4-ways with canned tuna

Have dinner on the table in 20 minutes or less with these canned tuna recipes.

20 tasty after-school snack ideas to satisfy hungry kids

Fill up those hungry bellies.

Low calorie recipes for the 5:2 Fasting Diet

At first, the thought of limiting yourself to 500 calories a day seems impossible. But the diet trend gripping the food world, the '5:2 Fast Diet', is easier than you think. Instead of starving yourself, it recommends you eat small portions of filling foods that'll tide you over for the two days. Here are our favourite low-calorie, high-impact recipes.