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Asparagus & courgette salad with feta & sesame seeds

Griddling vegetables gives them a deeper flavour, which matches the toasted seeds and salty cheese perfectly

Author: Xanthe Clay

Salmon, dill & potato tart

This delicious smoked salmon tart makes a light alternative for lunch

Author: Mary Cadogan

Alex Luppi's Pita Bread Sandwiches

Author: Craig Claiborne And Pierre Franey

Black bean burritos

Our easy black bean burritos are nutritious and full of smoky chipotle flavour. These energy-boosting Mexican wraps are perfect fitness fodder.

Author: Barney Desmazery

Roasted tomato, mozzarella & rocket

Turn a slice of bread into something sophisticated with this colourful toast topping

Author: Good Food team

Ginger & lime chicken with sweet potato mash

This satisfying dish is packed full of zingy flavours, and it's low-fat too

Author: Good Food team

Cold meatloaf with squashed tomato & pepper salsa

Thickly slice this meatloaf and serve in rolls as a picnic burger, or on its own as a tasty and economical cold cut

Author: Jane Hornby

Pea, ham hock & watercress salad

Pea, ham and parsley are one of life's great combinations - this green salad with mustard dressing is simple, fresh and healthy

Author: Barney Desmazery

Salmon & egg wraps with mustard mayo

These tasty wraps are a great way of feeding friends, just lay all the ingredients on a platter so everyone can assemble their own

Author: Good Food team

Three cheese & onion jacket potato topper

Check out our fresh ideas for baked potato or sandwich fillings - from cheese to tandoori prawns

Author: Cassie Best

Indian chicken salad

Tandoori chicken is an all-time Indian great - team with coriander salad with cooling mango and coconut

Author: Lucy Netherton

Spicy vegetable chapati wraps

A delicious and healthy vegetarian low-fat alternative to a curry, which can be deceivingly high in fat

Author: Good Food team

Pitta pizzas

Little ones will love these fun and super-easy pizza's for lunch or a light supper

Author: Good Food team

Rice noodle & turkey salad with lime chilli dressing

Lean turkey mince is low in fat - serve with noodles, vegetables, herbs and a Vietnamese-style vinaigrette for a low-calorie lunch

Author: Jennifer Joyce

Sirloin with herby mustard crust & shallot gravy

If you're tired of turkey by the time Christmas Day arrives this joint of beef is just the ticket

Author: Barney Desmazery

Leek & Caerphilly crumble tart

Use Caerphilly or Wensleydale cheese and a nutty topping in this make-ahead, lunchtime tart

Author: Good Food team

Roasted beetroot & egg salad

This vegetarian salad with creamy dill dressing and crunchy hazelnuts makes a great lunch, or light main course

Author: Good Food team

Zingy radish salad

Fiery radishes add crunch to this zesty smoked salmon salad

Author: Good Food team

Herby celery & bulgur salad

This speedy salad will keep in the fridge for a few days - a great healthy lunch or snack to have on hand

Author: Good Food team

Mexican salad with tortilla croutons

Black beans make a great salad base - mix them with avocado, tomatoes and coriander Latin American style

Author: Lucy Netherton

Barbecued Beef

Author: Molly O'Neill

Layered hummus, tabbouleh & feta picnic bowl

This salad combines delicious meze-type dishes and a layering of several Greek and Middle Eastern-inspired flavours that marry together as they sit in the fridge

Author: Jane Hornby

Chicken liver & chorizo open sandwich

A thrifty, speedy supper for two - allow time for the Spanish sausage to add its paprika flavour to the creamy garlic and sherry sauce

Author: Cassie Best

Ham, pea & mint pasties

Get nostalgic for childhood picnics with these springtime homemade pasties

Author: Good Food team

Barbecued mussels

Serve this rustic take on moules marinière in its foil package fresh from the barbecue. Partner the mussels with crusty bread to mop up the creamy sauce

Author: Ellie Silcock

Courgette, feta & mint salad

Four ingredients and ten minutes is all you need to make this stunningly simple Med-style green salad

Author: Good Food team

Toasted quinoa, lentil & poached salmon salad

Great if you're following a low-cholesterol diet, this fresh plate of greens contains nutty, toasted supergrains and flavoursome lemon and herbs

Author: Good Food team

Smoked mackerel, orange & couscous salad

Sliced oranges make a refreshing addition to this substantial salad - great for the lunchbox

Author: Good Food team

Favourite pasta salad

A low-fat, zesty salad, perfect for a summer lunchbox - vary with your favourite ingredients

Author: Sarah Cook

Fresh Kimchi

Author: Molly O'Neill

Quick springtime pasta

Perfect for an impromptu al fresco meal out on the patio - it's made with storecupboard items too

Author: Good Food team

Farro salad with roasted carrots & feta

This mineral-packed salad counts as two of your five-a-day - save any leftovers for your lunchbox

Author: Jennifer Joyce

BBQ beans with mashed potato tops

A healthy and filling lunch which is easy and cheap to make too - great for hungry kids

Author: Good Food team

Open mackerel sandwich with fennel slaw

Take a Scandinavian approach, with an open sarnie made with rye bread and topped with smoked fish, raw fennel, capers and cream cheese

Author: Jennifer Joyce

Raid the fridge rice

Great for when all you have left in the fridge are the basics - bacon, mushrooms and a bit of cheese

Author: Good Food team

Nettle & blue cheese rarebit

No nettles? This simple rustic dish can also be made using spinach

Author: Good Food team

Rosemary Chicken In Pita Bread

Author: Bryan Miller

Courgette & goat's cheese ciabatta

Simple sandwiches to whip up as a speedy vegetarian supper or lunch

Author: Good Food team

Tartines with roasted tomatoes & mint pesto

French open-faced cheese and tomato toasted sandwiches, drizzled with light mint and garlic pesto and spread with ricotta

Author: Jennifer Joyce

Courgette pancake fritters

Grate your courgette and add to a pancake batter then fry up these mini veggie patties with chilli dip

Author: Good Food team

Sole goujons with Thai sauce

Place a basket of crispy fish fingers in the middle of the table so that everyone can help themselves, for a casual starter

Author: Matt Tebbutt

10 minute couscous salad

This makes a great lunchbox filler for a day out and is equally good at home from the fridge

Author: Good Food team

Open cottage cheese & pepper sandwich

Throw a healthy slant on bruschetta by topping your wholemeal toast with cottage cheese, basil and contrasting balsamic

Author: Good Food team

Spinach omelette chapati wraps

Use thin Indian bread wraps as you would tortillas and create these clever spiced egg and ham roll-ups

Author: Angela Boggiano

Bulgur & broad bean salad with zesty dressing

A light salad with plenty of green vegetables, a chilli lime dressing, fresh mint and grains to pack into a lunchbox

Author: Lucy Netherton

Bacon & roast onion salad

A rustic salad for one - contrast peas and caramelised onion with salty, streaky bacon and mustard dressing

Author: Good Food team

As you like it tortilla

This Spanish-style omelette uses leftover ingredients matched with storecupboard herbs, spices or sauces, such as pesto or harissa

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Broad bean & feta cheese toasts

Slice up a baguette, toast, then use as a bruschetta base for beans and salty Greek cheese for a healthy bite

Author: Good Food team