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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

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

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

Grilled herrings with mustard & basil dressing

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

Author: CJ Jackson

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

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

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

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

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

20 minute beef in red wine

A rich and warming one-pot casserole for one

Author: Good Food team

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

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

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

Moroccan chicken

Spice up your evening with this simple chicken supper

Author: Good Food team

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

Fish with spiced lentils

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

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

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

Mexican tuna & bean salad

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

Author: Good Food team

Sizzling sausage salad

A classic wintry salad topped off with tasty sausage and onion

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

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

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

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

Black treacle & oat soda bread with pickled cucumbers, smoked salmon & homemade butter

Serve up a treat for lunch, with fresh soda bread, smoked salmon, pickles and homemade butter (yes, homemade). Sounds tricky? It takes just 30 minutes to make

Author: Cassie Best

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

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

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

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

Cheat's pissaladière

This simple, speedy tortilla is perfect for satisfying cheesy cravings and makes an ideal lunch or easy supper. Top with crunchy onions and gooey gruyère

Author: Adam Bush

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

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

Beetroot tabbouleh

Make the most of beetroot with this super-speedy no-cook tabbouleh, with mint, parsley and lemon flavours, plus cucumber, tomatoes and red onion

Author: Liberty Mendez

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

Chilli & lime steak salad

Perk up your steak with this tangy main-meal idea from Brian Glover

Author: Good Food team

Fish with peas & lettuce

Perfect for when you're eating solo

Author: Good Food team

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

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

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

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

Lemon crusted salmon with herby new potatoes & green beans

A simple way to serve salmon, packed full of clean summery Greek flavours

Author: Good Food team

Speedy spaghetti with clams

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

Author: Good Food team

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

Red cabbage slaw with griddled chicken

This tangy dish is a breeze

Author: Good Food team

Leek, potato & ham flip over pie

This warming winter recipe is a great way to use up the Christmas leftovers, and so easy to make. Perfect for Boxing Day

Author: Good Food team

Double smoked fish cakes

Made with smoked fish and smoked cheddar, these healthy and sophisticated fishcakes are sure to become a family favourite

Author: Thane Prince

Wild salmon with coconut chutney & green pilau

Wild salmon contains less saturated fat, is darker, has firmer flesh and a stronger taste, making it an ideal partner for these spice and citrus flavours

Author: Sara Buenfeld