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Vietnamese chicken noodle soup

Make our comforting bowlful of chicken noodle soup with warming Vietnamese spices. This easy 'pho ga' recipe makes an ideal low-fat supper for a crowd

Author: user Kiljaan

Mulligatawny soup

Cook a batch of mulligatawny soup, packed with veg and rice and gently spiced with curry powder and spices. Top with coriander and yogurt

Author: Esther Clark

Carrot & parsnip soup

Create a batch of creamy parsnip and carrot soup for a warming lunch or supper. Serve with crusty bread and freeze any leftovers you have for busy days

Author: Liberty Mendez

Moroccan chicken

Spice up your evening with this simple chicken supper

Author: Good Food team

Scotch broth

Tuck into a hearty bowl of Scotch broth soup for a healthy lunch or supper. Packed with veg and grains, serve with a hunk of crusty bread

Author: Anna Glover

Spicy chicken & avocado wraps

Pan-fry lean chicken breast with lime, chilli and garlic, then pile onto seeded tortilla wraps. Cool before assembling if packing for lunch

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Grilled herrings with mustard & basil dressing

Herring flesh has a delicate flavour that works well with many fresh herbs, particularly basil

Author: CJ Jackson

Lentil salad with tahini dressing

Pack four of your 5-a-day into each portion of this healthy lentil and sweet potato salad, which provides calcium, iron, folate, vitamin C and fibre.

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Quinoa tabbouleh

Enjoy this nutrient-packed salad, with juicy tomatoes and cucumber, as a delicious and healthy lunch

Author: Natasha Corrett

Mexican style bean soup with shredded chicken & lime

Use leftover chicken breast in this substantial healthy soup. Alternatively, make the recipe vegetarian by topping with chunky, fresh guacamole

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Egg & cress club sandwich

Enjoy these toasted egg and cress club sandwiches as part of a summer family picnic. Skewer each sandwich with a sandwich pick and serve with crisps

Author: Lulu Grimes

Roasted cauliflower tabbouleh

A simple, low-calorie, grain-free meal with roasted cauliflower, punchy feta and sweet pomegranate seeds that can be prepared in advance - ideal for supper and packed lunch the next day

Author: Sophie Godwin - Cookery writer

Chicken burrito bowl

Whip up a simple chicken burrito bowl for a satisfying lunch for two. Pile on avocado, sweet potato wedges and tortillas for an easy, filling meal

Author: Good Food team

Sizzling sausage salad

A classic wintry salad topped off with tasty sausage and onion

Author: Good Food team

20 minute beef in red wine

A rich and warming one-pot casserole for one

Author: Good Food team

Easy healthy falafels

Pair John Torode's easy falafels with soft flatbreads, well-spiced humous and crunchy pickles for a magnificent meze of a lunch, or a shareable starter

Author: John Torode

Ham, cheese & pear salad

Whip up this ham, ricotta, pear, rocket and couscous salad in just 15 minutes. Serving two, it's a lovely summer lunch or speedy balanced supper

Author: Liberty Mendez

Leek, kale & potato soup topped with shoestring fries

Make our healthy leek, kale and potato soup for an easy vegetarian lunch or supper. Top with shoestring fries for a bit of crunch

Author: Sophie Godwin - Cookery writer

Fish with spiced lentils

A healthy supper, full of flavour, in less than half an hour

Author: Good Food team

Warm tuna & lentil Niçoise salad

The simplest of salads that's two of your 5 a day. With just 4 ingredients you can create a hearty lentil lunch to keep you going 'til dinner

Author: Esther Clark

Indian chickpeas with poached eggs

This quick, fibre-rich veggie supper is filling and good for you too. Chickpeas are a great source of manganese, which is essential for healthy bone structure

Author: Good Food team

Mexican tuna & bean salad

This no-cook spicy salad is perfect for a supper in a flash

Author: Good Food team

Pesto, cannellini bean & tuna jackets

Top baked sweet potatoes with pesto, cannellini beans and tuna for a simple supper. They take just two minutes to prep and deliver two of your 5-a-day

Author: Cassie Best

Curried swede soup & mango chutney cheese toasties

Serve a big bowl of our curried swede soup with cheese and mango chutney toasties for the ultimate comfort food dish. It's a great meal for the winter months

Author: Esther Clark

Epic summer salad

Perfect for BBQs and buffets, this is an assembly job of gorgeous ingredients - no cooking required. Serve it with lamb kebabs for an impressive summer feast

Author: Cassie Best

Bombay potato omelette

Make this comforting Bombay potato omelette as an easy lunch or simple supper. To serve, top with a drizzle of yogurt or raita and some chilli sauce

Author: Good Food team

Pasta salad with pesto & prawns

This is a wonderful, zingy dish, perfect for a lunch out in the garden - use our recipe for homemade pesto to make it extra special

Author: Good Food team

Rustic vegetable soup

This vegetarian soup is packed with vegetables and lentils - it's healthy, low fat and full of flavour. To bulk it up, why not add borlotti beans or chicken?

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Roasted teriyaki veg bowl

Enjoy a balanced vegan veg bowl featuring brown rice topped with colourful veg and chickpeas cooked in a teriyaki sauce. It delivers four of your 5-a-day

Author: Liberty Mendez

Victorian diable sandwich

We've taken the classic flavour pairings of a Victorian diable - roast beef, capers, Dijon mustard, parsley and gravy - and served it in a warm baguette

Author: Sophie Godwin - Cookery writer

Cumin roast veg with tahini dressing

Get all five of your 5-a-day in one super-healthy packed lunch, bursting with nutrients including calcium, folate, fibre, vitamin C and iron

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Skinny chicken Caesar salad

Makeover the typically heavy Caesar dressing by swapping mayonnaise for Greek yogurt - low in fat and calories, but still deliciously creamy

Author: Miriam Nice

Smoky beans & baked eggs

Pack in the nutrients with smoky beans and baked eggs. Great for a veggie family lunch or supper, serve with flatbreads or toast for extra sustenance

Author: Cassie Best

Mango chutney campfire cheese toasties

Gather round a campfire and make these moreish mango chutney and cheese toasties for a simple family supper. Serve with more chutney for dunking

Author: Good Food team

Mulligatawny soup

Cook a batch of mulligatawny soup, packed with veg and rice and gently spiced with curry powder and spices. Top with coriander and yogurt

Author: Esther Clark

Speedy spaghetti with clams

This simple Italian pasta dish uses jars of clams in tomato sauce - a great time-saver

Author: Good Food team

Egg & avocado open sandwich

Give your lunch box a moreish makeover - take the ingredients separately and assemble for a fresh and healthy midday meal

Author: Chelsie Collins

Red cabbage slaw with griddled chicken

This tangy dish is a breeze

Author: Good Food team

Chilli corn & spring onion quesadilla

Try a new twist on a classic Mexican-inspired snack by adding fiery chillies, sweetcorn and a squeeze of lime

Author: Esther Clark

Charred onion & whipped feta flatbreads

Top homemade flatbreads with whipped feta and charred onions for a sensational lunch or supper. Finish off with a touch of harissa, thyme and honey

Author: Esther Clark

Veggie hummus pasta salad

Make your own hummus in this family pasta salad. Dish up for little ones first, then scatter with pul biber chilli flakes and crumbled feta for the grown-ups

Author: Good Food team

Asparagus, pea & ricotta flatbreads

These flatbreads are bursting with clean, bright flavours. Combine creamy ricotta with vivid green asparagus and fresh peas for a dish that sings of summer

Author: Rosie Birkett

Apple & penne slaw with walnuts

Try a fresh twist on the classic pasta salad with a tangy, veggie yogurt-based dressing, plus apples, walnuts and chickpeas. It's a healthy, low-calorie lunch option that provides 3 of your 5-a-day

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Veggie okonomiyaki

Supercharge your diet with this vegetarian okonomiyaki with eggs, cabbage, pak choi and spring onions. It makes a healthy, low calorie lunch option

Author: Esther Clark

Healthy veggie platter

Conjure up a moreish, meze-style veggie platter using a variety of colourful produce. Whizz up a butterbean tahini and enjoy the spread in the sunshine

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Spicy avocado wraps

Pan-fry vegetarian, chicken-style pieces with lime, chilli and garlic, then pile onto seeded tortilla wraps - cool before assembling if packing for lunch

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Fish with peas & lettuce

Perfect for when you're eating solo

Author: Good Food team

Chickpea soup with chunky gremolata

If you like hummus, you'll love this low-calorie, gluten-free soup that provides an incredible four of your 5-a-day in each serving

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Sweet potato jackets with pomegranate & celeriac slaw

Line up three of your 5-a-day at lunchtime with this vibrant vegetarian dish. It's low-calorie too, while beta-carotene and vitamin C help to keep skin healthy

Author: Sara Buenfeld

Crumpet pizzas

Help younger children make these easy crumpet pizzas for lunch, or let older kids put them together themselves. Use whatever veg you have in the fridge for the toppings

Author: Cassie Best