Lunch

Love burgers and love seafood? These Thai style prawn burgers are the perfect fusion. And they're suitable for diabetics, too.

Light, fresh and full of flavour, these rice paper rolls are can easily be made ahead and stored in the fridge for lunch or a snack. And they're suitable for diabetics, too.

These delicious vegetarian quesadillas are great for lunch or an afternoon snack. The kids (big and small) will enjoy them. And they're suitable for diabetics, too.

This beef noodle salad is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner - spritz with lime for a citrus zing, and top with a crunch of peanuts. This recipe is suitable for diabetics.

Chicken salad with a citrus zing! This healthy lean salad is easy to prepare for lunching guests or take to work for lunch. And it's suitable for diabetics.

This tasty Asian fusion noodle dish is packed full of veggies and delicious ginger spiced flash-fried beef. Perfect for lunch or a quick weeknight dinner. And it's suitable for diabetics.

This delicious quiche combines crispy bacon, hearty potatoes and fragrant herbs to create a delicious family meal, perfect for weeknight dinners. Enjoy it warm from the oven with a side salad, or serve cool as a lunch-box snack.

This warming dish is alive with the flavours of Middle Eastern cuisine. Given how nutrient-rich liver is, you’d be wise to add this dish to the menu once a week! Photography by Todd Eyre.

This is my version of the French classic, chicken liver salad. Here I encase the livers in a golden crumb and serve them in lettuce cups with a wedge of lemon. Delicious. Photography by Todd Eyre.

It wins people over, does this pie! The leeks, celery and corn make for a magical trio and somehow tastes like the most comforting bowl of chicken soup. Photography by Todd Eyre.

The best way to have brussel sprouts is paired with pork in a stir fry. The salty, soy charcoal flavours brings in a delicious flavour - This recipe will turn any brussel sprout haters into lovers.

Nothing tastes better than freshly char-grilled corn with lashings of butter. It's the perfect addition to your next BBQ!

A popular fast food in the many ramen bars in Japan, they are also a diet staple for students. ‘Ramen’ is the name of noodle, as well as the name of the dish.

Spiced lamb pizza topped with spinach and yoghurt, this gluten-free Turkish style pizza is sure to be a delight for everyone!

Got left over slow roasted lamb? Perfect! This delicious Greek style wrap can be perfect lunch snack, making use of last nights leftovers.

Vine-ripened truss tomatoes are perfect for a simple recipe like this for their brilliant colour, robust flavour and crisp, tangy flesh to stand out at their best. This salad is perfect for lunch or as a side at dinner.

Delicious and simple! Boxty is a traditional Irish pancake, made of mashed and grated potato.

These fun bite size, Texi-mexi pizzas are great for kids to get a taste of Mexico or delicious nibbles for Mexican-themed parties!

Delicious vegetarian pittas, simple and easy for the work lunchbox.

Fresh wraps filled with lamb (cooked to your liking), hearty rocket leaves, and creamy baba ganoush - the perfect combination for lunch or dinner for the whole family!

Tender and moist peppered rare roast beef rolls are perfect for a picnic or a healthy homemade lunchbox filler.

Pakoras, or spiced vegetable fritters, have long been one of my favourite Indian snacks – they’re delicious and a great way to sneak more vegetables into your diet.

An old family favourite, Beef tacos are easy peasy and perfect to share amongst loved ones. The best part? Everyone gets to choose the fillings they love!

All the satisfaction of a classic mince pie, with the tart addition of tomato, all encased in a crispy filo shell.

Polenta crust pizzas for $2.30 per serve

Turmeric aioli

Indian lentils with spinach

Mexican rice stuffed capsicums

Mushrooms and mozzarella are one of my favourite combinations and in this case, paired with salty prosciutto and zingy rocket, it’s heaven on a plate. I’ve chosen three of my most-loved mushroom varieties here, but if you can’t find them or prefer other kinds, simply replace with your own selection. Photograph by Todd Eyre. Props and styling by Cameron Woodcock.

My little brother is a fishing ninja and a pretty good cook too, so this is my version of how he does his battered fish. I’ve added my oven-baked ‘fast chips’ – which are really thin wedges, but if I call them that, my youngest won’t eat them! Photograph by Jani Shepherd and styling by Fiona Hugues – Gatherum Collectif.

I’ve designed these little open grilled-bread sandwiches or bruschetta (pronounced brusketta in Italian) around the common French practice of wrapping salty air-dried ham around fruit, usually melon. I’ve given it a Kiwi twist by chucking peach slices on the barbecue, which lends a wonderful, smoky, caramel note. Add peppery rocket, creamy goat’s cheese and salty cured ham and you’ve got one swanky wee dish. Photograph by Jani Shepherd. This is a light meal in the French Pro­vençal style; just add a balmy evening, your sweetheart and a glass or two of chilled rosé.

This spicy lamb salad is also excellent served in a wrap. When I’m cooking a roast I always include beetroot with the pumpkin and kumara, both for its purple antioxidants, which aren’t so plentiful among winter foods, and the lovely colour it lends to a dish. Carrots cut in batons will roast in a similar amount of time to chunks of kumara and pumpkin and are another colourful addition to the salad. Photograph by Melanie Jenkins.

Coleslaw is a great way to enjoy a refreshing, crunchy salad in the colder months. All the ingredients in this slaw are available during autumn and winter. Leftovers will make a healthy addition to the lunch box.

Back when I brought our first baby home from hospital, dear old friends delivered scores of tinfoil-wrapped, mince-and-potato cottage pies for the freezer. My French husband inquisitively heated one and promptly turned his nose up at the first mouthful of the, admittedly, bland brown and white offering. Me? Sleep-deprived and breastfeeding, I couldn’t have cared less what I ate. However, from then on cottage pie was a no-go for my Frenchman, until a few years later when I came up with this kumara-topped version to swing his vote. It has a classic Moroccan filling of lamb, prunes, a little chilli and warming spices.

This is a great way to use up any crispy sesame chicken and crunchy slaw. Feel free to add your own touch – iceberg lettuce, for instance, is a nice, crunchy alternative to the slaw. Photograph by Stephen Goodenough.

This intensely flavoured, French-style chicken casserole is so easy to prepare – and it’s all done in one pot. The secret is using the best Spanish sausages you can get. Pop all the ingredients in, pour yourself a drink and relax while your oven does the rest of the work. Photograph by Stephen Goodenough.

A number of years ago, my Frenchman wooed me with a glamorous chicken dish containing white wine, mustard and cream. Back then he cooked whole chicken legs and we ate them with a simple green salad, mopping up the creamy juices with a baguette. Now, to suit our kids’ sometimes picky palates and our busy lifestyle, I’ve transformed his dish into a chicken pie using thigh and breast meat. It freezes well and is handy to have when you need a fine and fancy dinner in a jiffy. Photograph by Jani Shepherd and styling by Fiona Hugues – Gatherum Collectif.

Using rotisserie chicken in this recipe means you will have the meal on the table in no time. A leafy green salad is the perfect accompaniment.

This is my version of the classic dish from Normandy in northwestern France, which is always well received when I serve it at dinner parties. It’s usually made with chicken, apples and Calvados but I prefer to keep my costly Calvados for a special-occasion tipple and use brandy instead. There are many versions of this dish – some add button mushrooms or cider or cream – and, for my part, I like to add crème fraîche, which makes a slightly tart but creamy sauce that I’ll almost guarantee will have your guests wiping their plates clean.

Impress your guests with succulent, flavoursome grilled lobster tails, and a creamy garlic lemon butter. The perfect accompaniment for your next BBQ!

Get a taste of the sea with this seafood delight! These mini marinara pizzas are absolutely delicious, and the wholegrain dough gives them a crisp, crunchy base. This recipe is also suitable for diabetics.

Silky eggplant and crunchy cauliflower topped with spiced minced lamb - delish! This dish is a stand out winner for a quick and easy midweek dinner. And it's great for diabetics.

We've switched up the classic egg sandwich by layering beetroot and radish chutney, watercress and creamy mashed eggs on rye. Delish! And perfect for diabetics too.

Spicy, fresh and delicious! These beef slices make a great low carb lunch or dinner. This recipe is suitable for diabetics.

These delicious zucchini and cheese fritters are perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Serve them with your favourite dip for a tasty lunch-box treat.

Deliciously tender and flavoursome - these lamb cutlets with dukkah are the perfect addition to your next gathering or family BBQ! A dish everyone will love!

This warm char-grilled lettuce with creamy chicken salad is perfect for lunch, and as a side for dinner or a BBQ. It's a healthier alternative to a Caesar salad. And suitable for diabetics, too.

Fresh, crispy, light and nutty - this bean, apple and cashew spread open sandwich is a great way of shaking things up for lunch. And it's suitable for diabetics, too.

Spice up your lunch with this Turkish style pizza, with chunks of beetroot, cherry tomatoes, and tahini yoghurt spooned on top. This recipe is suitable for diabetics.

Trust the French to turn the humble ham and cheese toasted sandwich into a thing of pure culinary beauty! Make these for breakfast, lunch or dinner and share them with your workmates, friends and family. You will soon be a local hero!

Steaming hot, aromatic clams served with fresh, crusty bread makes for a comforting and chic mid week meal.

Want your salad to have a bit of a kick? Try this crunchy green salad, topped with pickled jalapenos and spicy marinated prawns from Courtney Roulston's book 'Salads in a jar'.

Easy, tasty, fresh and fast. This middle-eastern inspired salad is satisfying with rounds of tender, juicy lamb, tangy tomatoes, bitter rocket leaves and spice infused hot, toasted bread.

Potato salad is always a staple at big dinners because it goes brilliantly with any meat or seafood and everyone loves it!

This healthy and hearty lamb kofta plate is perfect for dinner tonight - full of fresh, wholesome ingredients and exciting flavours. Suitable for the 2-Day Fast Diet.

Using rotisserie chicken in this recipe means you will have the meal on the table in no time. A leafy green salad is the perfect accompaniment.

Freekeh is a nutty, crunchy grain that doubles as a nutritional powerhouse. This flavoursome salad is easy to prepare and delicious.

Begin two days ahead for this recipe to sprout the buckwheat (use the untoasted kind). Don’t be put off by the sprouting; it’s easy.

This beef bone soup embodies the values of Shop Eight. It’s a simple, yet generous, soup – the perfect antidote for a cold winter’s night.

This rustic and nourishing salad is made extra special with luscious salmon, blackened lemon wedges and tender spinach leaves.

These healthy and delicious savoury muffins are from Amy Chaplin's book, 'At Home in the Whole Food Kitchen'. The mashed sweet potato in the muffin mix adds a pleasantly moist and sweet background to the onions, herbs and delicate crunch of black quinoa.

These oyster po’ boys from the Hartsyard cookbook, Fried Chicken and Friends, showcase crisp fried oysters, creamy coleslaw and house-made hot sauce, all atop homemade English muffins. Now, you can make these delicious bite-sized burgers at home yourself.

Whether your preference is for sweet or savoury tarts, the French are famous for what they pile into buttery pastry shells. This simple caramelised onion tart is truly a thing of pure beauty and deliciousness. Makes 4 x 12cm tarts or 1 x 25cm tart

This traditional Korean dish can be enjoyed any time of day. The combination of stir-fried beef, rice and and a oozy fried egg is a match made in heaven and will give you lasting energy to power through the day.

The heartiness of chickpeas and the earthiness of beetroot lifted with a splash of vinegar make a most satisfying meal, but when shaped into cakes and topped with dill-packed, garlicky yogurt, they’re taken to a whole new level.

A large jar of this soup and a crusty loaf of bread make a great gift for friends, family or neighbours in need of a delicious, fuss-free meal.

Excite your tastebuds with these delicious moroccan lamb and chickpea wraps- bursting with flavour the whole family will love!

Packed with bold flavour, this deliciously hearty peppered pork curry is perfect for any night of the week.

You no longer have to miss out on the utterly delicious flavour of satay chicken just because you have a nut-allergy. These brilliant skewers are free of peanuts, perfect for a family lunch or dinner or a barbecue with friends.

Excite you taste buds with this fresh and zesty Mexican salsa- full of flavour and super tasty, this Mexican classic will be a favourite in no time!

Jazz up the humble jaffle with this gourmet filling. The combination of tender roast beef, creamy melted gruyere cheese and tangy horseradish cream is a match made in heaven!

These delicious mushroom and tomato tarts will be a definite crowd pleaser- easy to prepare and super tasty!

Excite your taste buds with these curried chicken free-form tarts- packed full of delicious flavour, this is sure to be a family favourite in no time!

This gorgeous fresh salad pairs flakey smoked trout, juicy apple and roasted walnuts to create a beautiful dish for dinner parties or a healthy lunch in no time at all.

Love prosciutto? Love haloumi? Then you will adore these delicious prosciutto and haloumi wraps - a true match made in heaven.

Packed with loads of delicious flavour and texture, these olive and bacon scrolls are the perfect choice for a tasty lunch or snack.

Enjoy this deliciously fresh salmon and quinoa salad for lunch or dinner any night of the week.

These tasty zucchini fritters are beautifully light and crispy, and go perfectly with a fresh yoghurt sauce. Travis Harvey, head chef at OzHarvest, proves that good food can be made easily using ingredients that are often tossed aside.

Take the classic combination of bacon and eggs to the next level by tossing them with crisp salad greens and a delicate egg mayonnaise.