Sandwich or burger

With the addition of caramelised onion relish, these ham and cheese finger sandwiches make the tastiest afternoon snack. You can experiment with all sorts of fillings like smoked salmon with cream cheese, egg and mayo, or chicken and watercress.

The spinach (or try cos lettuce) will stop the bread from turning soggy. The night before Make the filling and keep, covered, in the refrigerator. Make the sandwiches in the morning. Note

Serve these moreish mini croissants at your next party and watch as they quickly disappear.

For fish burgers, replace the chicken with four 125g (4-ounce) firm white fish fillets. Note

For children under one year old, peel and remove seeds from tomato before chopping. Note

Prepare the wraps the night before the picnic; wrap each roll tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate. Cut the rolls at the picnic. Note

Italian-style burgers with a delicious homemade ripe tomato sauce from Australian Women's Weekly.

These Mediterranean flavours perfectly complement each other in this healthy vegetarian roll. Note

With the added crunch of walnuts, these tasty wraps make a satisfying and simple lunch.

You could use turkey pastrami as an alternative and add 2 teaspoons of cranberry sauce to the coleslaw. If taking to work for lunch, package coleslaw in a separate container and assemble the sandwich just before eating. If you have one, use a mandoline to cut the vegetables into matchsticks, or you can coarsely grate them.

You can use canned pink or red salmon instead of the tuna. Note

Chermoula is often made of a mixture of herbs, oil, lemon juice, pickled lemons, garlic, cumin, and salt. It is wonderful with pulled pork.

Enjoy these juicy beef burgers with grilled eggplant, cooling yoghurt sauce and peppery rocket.

Whip up something healthy and filling for lunch with this spiced chicken sandwich with apricot and kumara.

Served with homemade baba ghanoush and zingy tabbouleh, these warm falafel wraps will be a popular dinner dish.

You'll be looking forward to lunch all day with this appetising wrap. Filled with tender beef strips, yummy capsicum and piquant horseradish, it's easy to make and satisfying to eat.

Everybody loves a bagel. For this recipe, we've selected avocado, ham and cheese, but don't stop there. Try smoked salmon, cream cheese and capers, or chicken and avocado for an equally delicious lunch.

Give your steak sandwich a delicious mediterranean twist with the addition of char grilled zucchini and eggplant. Let the meat rest for a few minutes before serving to guarantee a tender, moist result.

Mexican-style baked beef burritos with guacamole and sour cream from Australian Women's Weekly.

TODDLER TIP Give your toddler one mashed or chopped fish burger with a little of the carrot and lettuce. Note

Chicken quesadillas (from queso, the Spanish word for cheese) with a spicy jalapeño tomato salsa.

Plump prawns, crisp lettuce, mayonnaise, lemon and chilli make these mini prawn cocktail rolls an absolute winner in the party food stakes.

Replace basil with parsley leaves or shredded mint leaves. Note

Fajita is a traditional Mexican dish where grilled meats and vegetables are rolled up in a tortilla and eaten with your hands. Chicken or pork may be used instead of the beef. Note

This is a homemade version of the delicious Greek sandwich called gyro. Gyros are made from slices of meat cooked on a turning spit.

Perfect for a party, these mini sandwiches look great and are so easy to prepare.

This delicious chicken and pumpkin open sandwich is easy to make and healthy enough to enjoy for lunch every day. It's packed full of flavour and goodness to keep you fueled through the week.

A healthy and vegetarian zucchini burger with beetroot and tomato relish.

Smoky barbecued corn turns this open chicken sandwich on dark rye into a gourmet lunch.

Use a whole-egg mayonnaise instead of the aïoli, if you prefer. Note

A quick, hearty lunch is only minutes away. Customise the filling in this recipe to your liking.

Burgers have a bit of a bad image, mainly due to fast-food chains using highly processed ingredients and loads of fat. In fact, burgers are a wholesome and well-rounded meal if made with quality ingredients. Lean beef, salad vegetables, the bread of your choice – it’s all good, healthy stuff. Some people swear by beetroot on a burger, while others love pineapple, bacon and egg or a whole range of salads. However you like them, they’re a delicious family favourite.

Fun and delicious Mexican beef burrito baskets for the family to enjoy.

Try these delicious Indian meatball wraps with spicy tandoori yoghurt sauce, fresh veggies and mango chutney.

Prawns can be shelled several hours ahead. Keep, covered in the refrigerator. Toast rolls and add filling just before serving. Note

For a tasty, healthy meat alternative to fill your burgers, try this sensational veggie patty recipe brought to you by Woman's Weekly.

Dry coleslaw is coleslaw without dressing. Aïoli is a garlic mayonnaise, available in supermarkets and delicatessens; you can use mayonnaise or dijonnaise instead. To keep sandwiches moist, cover them with damp absorbent paper. Note

Cut part of one of the schnitzels into finger-size pieces and serve with tomato sauce instead of the capsicum and caper mayonnaise. Note

Turkish bread is also called pide by some bakers and in some supermarkets. It is also available in individual rounds. Note

Freeze leftover pitta breads to use in later recipes. Note

Topped with juicy roasted tomato, these easy toasties make a divine brunch, lunch or lazy mid-week dinner.

Teamed with a cooling mint and garlic yoghurt sauce, these tasty fried fish sandwiches make a crowd-pleasing brunch, lunch or snack.

Zucchini have a lot of water in them; squeezing the water out of the grated zucchini, prevents the sandwiches from getting soggy. For information about how to grate a carrot see page 121. Put the grated zucchini in a fine sieve over a small bowl. Use your hands to squeeze the liquid out. Use a […]

Tangy dijon chicken, baby spinach and tomato wrap from Australian Women's Weekly.

Cranberries are very high in antioxidants and nutrients, giving them superfood status. They go perfectly as a sauce with chicken and melted cheese.

Begin the day with a delicious breakfast burrito filled with creamy scrambled egg and smoked salmon.

You need a loaf of the larger-sized bread (slices measure 12cm across). Ham slices can be used instead of the shaved ham, if you like. The little cut-out hearts can be used to make fairy bread or sandwiched with a cut-out heart of sliced cheese, held together with a toothpick and grilled until browned. Sandwiches […]

Recipe is best prepared as required. Note

We used a good-quality egg mayonnaise and ready-made fried shallots in assembling this burger. The shallots, available packaged in most Asian food stores, will keep for months if stored tightly sealed. Note

Suitable to freeze at the end of step 1. Shawarma usually refers to meat cooked on a turning spit, but it also refers to a pitta bread sandwich. This is our slow cooker take on the shawarma. Place the meat, salad, bread, yoghurt and harissa on the table and let everyone make their own wrap. […]

Lunch just became a lot simpler with this quick and easy recipe. It is great for using leftover cooked meats.

Tomatoes can be roasted a day ahead. Cover, refrigerate. Use ciabatta that was left over from day 2. Note

Topped with melted bocconcini and crispy pancetta, these juicy burgers won't disappoint.

Healthy turkey and sweet cranberry wrap from Australian Women's Weekly.

Turkish grilled chicken club sandwich served with refreshing coriander aioli.

Freeze individual cooled patties in airtight containers for up to 1 month. Thaw overnight in the fridge; reheat in microwave or eat at room temperature. Note

Perfect for packing, easy to share and full of flavour, this picnic cottage loaf is just crying out to be eaten on a blanket spread out on the grass.

A delicious finger sandwich for your next gathering.

Delicious and fun homemade cheeseburgers that the whole family will love.

Patties can be made a day ahead; cover, refrigerate. If you can’t find mizuna (Japanese mustard lettuce), use wild rocket or rocket instead. Note

For a vegetarian alternative replace the pancetta with slices of grilled eggplant or sweet potato. Note

Rolls can be made a day ahead; keep, covered with a damp paper towel, in the refrigerator. Note

Patties can be prepared several hours ahead. Keep covered in the refrigerator. Cook as required. Note

You can use any type of sliced bread. Note

Paired with crisp apple slaw, these juicy sliders will have your guests drooling.

Sumac, a purple-red astringent spice, can be teamed with almost anything ­ from fish to meat. It is also great sprinkled over vegetables. You can find sumac at any Middle-Eastern food store.

This delicious, filling sandwich is perfect for the lunchbox.

For a tasty family meal, serve wedges of these cheesy quesadillas with a big dollop of zesty guacamole.

A traditional Turkish dish that is great for sharing with family and friends.

East meets West in this delicious Asian-style chicken burger with carrot, cucumber and peanut satay.