Family lunch recipes
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15-minute chicken & halloumi burgers
Struggle to find dishes to cook that take very little time but the whole family will love? Look no further than these chicken and halloumi burgers
Mexican-style stuffed peppers
Stuff peppers with rice and black beans, then top with chilli cheese and fresh guacamole for an easy vegetarian family meal. If the kids don't like spice, use a mild cheese instead
Puff pastry pizzas
Have fun preparing these puff pastry pizzas with kids. Chop up any veg you have into small pieces and let everyone choose their own toppings
Crispy shredded chicken
Try this takeaway favourite served with rice, or simply on its own as part of a buffet-style meal. It can work as a main course or starter to share
Easy egg muffins
Make these mini egg muffins for an easy breakfast or lunch with the kids. Add chopped ham, bacon or smoked salmon, if you fancy
Sharing bavette with blue cheese, beef dripping wedges & ranch salad
Love steak and chips? You'll love this steak lunch with skin-on wedges. It has the indulgence of a roast, but it's made using fewer pots and pans
Sweet potato, spinach & feta tortilla
Make this tortilla the night before for a quick and easy picnic lunch for the family. With sweet potato, spinach and feta, it’s packed with flavour
Panuozzo sandwich
Make your own baguettes and pesto to make these pizza-inspired sandwiches for the whole family. They're surprisingly quick and easy to make and are great for lunch or a light dinner
Healthy tomato soup
Enjoy this vegetable-packed tomato soup for a lovely light family meal, with leftovers for the next day. Serve with bread or our cheese pinwheels
Loaded potato skins
Enjoy these potato skins as a relaxed starter or snack. Use chives instead of spring onion for a milder flavour, or omit the bacon for a veggie version
Flatbreads with brunch-style eggs
Make our homemade flatbreads and serve alongside brunch-style eggs with cheese and tomatoes. This easy recipe is great for getting kids involved in the kitchen
Falafel lunchbox
Make this falafel salad fun with a bento-style lunchbox. It's great for toddlers and young children who prefer lunches with lots of individual elements. Use shop-bought falafel or make our Edamame falafel
Hummus rainbow wraps
Make these colourful rainbow wraps, with hummus, beetroot, carrot, feta and baby spinach for a quick and easy veggie lunch for the whole family
Sausage & pesto pizza
Make these cheesy sausage and pesto pizzas with just a handful of ingredients for an easy, takeaway-style dinner. If you prefer, make these veggie-friendly using our tip below
Loaded open sandwiches
Keep the kids happy over the summer holidays with a patisserie-style afternoon tea complete with these easy open sandwiches featuring a variety of toppings
Cheese, Marmite & spinach pinwheels
Make these easy pinwheels with cheddar, Marmite and spinach flavours to serve with soup or as part of a family picnic. Freeze before baking, if you prefer
Pick & mix pesto pasta salad bar
Put out all the ingredients for classic pasta salad with pesto dressing and let the kids pick whatever they like to stir in – it's great for fussy eaters
Rainbow pizzas
Forget takeaway pizzas, encourage kids to eat a rainbow every day with this colourful recipe full of fresh flavours – guaranteed to please even fussy eaters
Layered rainbow salad pots
Give kids two of their five-a-day and a dose of vitamin C with these colourful rainbow pots of tuna salad, ideal for a lunchbox, or summer picnic
Falafel burgers
A healthy burger that's filling too. These are great for anyone after a satisfying bite low in calories.
Foolproof slow roast chicken
Slow-roasting is a great way to keep chicken nice and moist. Adding the potatoes to the roasting tin infuses them with plenty of flavour, too
Real tomato soup
Creamy tomato soup is the stuff of childhood, and it's easy to make yourself. Emma Lewis shows you how
Tuna melt pizza baguettes
Quick and easy pizza breads that little ones will love
Easy cheesy frittata
This simple lunch dish is a great way of getting children aged 5-9 involved in the kitchen