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Adult Lunchbox Recipes

Adult Lunchbox Recipes

No need for boring or repetitive lunches, liven up your midday meal and switch your usual sandwich with some new ideas from our lunchbox collection. We've got an abundance of easy adult lunchbox ideas and inventive ways to brighten up your day. There’s a veggie falafel salad with plenty of flavour (perfect for an alfresco lunch), or transport yourself to sunnier places with our easy chicken souvlaki pitta that’s ready in under half an hour. If you’re after healthy lunch ideas packed with protein and nutrients, rustle up our simple salmon, black rice and miso salmon rice bowl or make your own sushi with our speedy smoked salmon seaweed wraps.

King Prawn Salad with Garlic and Avocado
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Servings: 2
Coronation Chickpea Sandwich
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Servings: 2
Chicken Caesar Wrap
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Servings: 3
Turkish-Style Meatball Flatbreads
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Servings: 4
Curried Carrot and Grain Salad with Lime Pickle Dressing
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Servings: 4
’Nduja and Pineapple Cheese Toastie
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Loaded Frickle Houmous
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Servings: 4
Spicy Chicken Steak Sandwich
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Servings: 2
Niçoise-style Sandwich
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Servings: 8
Salami and Pickled Green Chilli Crisps
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Servings: 6
Kimchi and Peanut Butter Toast
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Servings: 1
Golden Squash and Cheddar Flapjacks
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Servings: 12
Jammy Roasted Blueberries
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Servings: 8
Grown-Up Spaghetti Hoops on Toast
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Servings: 2
Smashed Falafel Tacos
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Guinness Cupcakes
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Servings: 24
Mocha Magic Hot Cross Buns
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Servings: 4
Halloumi and Chilli Oil Hot Cross Bun
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Servings: 1
French Toast Hot Cross Bun Stack
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Servings: 2
Power Brunch Bagel
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Servings: 1
Air Fryer Bean Salad
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Servings: 4
Greek Chicken and Salad Meal Prep
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Servings: 4
One-Pan Prawn Orzo
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Servings: 6
Masala Omelette Traybake Bagels
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Servings: 6
Kimchi and Cheddar Toast
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Ginger and Orange Power Shot
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Harissa Crispy Chickpeas
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Servings: 4
Chickpea Smash
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Servings: 6
Korean Beef Rolls
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Servings: 4
Jamón Bocadillo
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Servings: 1
Chicken Adobo Sando with Sarap Sauce
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Servings: 4
Barbecue Brisket Banh Mi
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Servings: 8
Reuben-Style Sandwich
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Servings: 2
Prawn Toast Tacos
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Servings: 6
Mushroom Po’ Boy
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Servings: 2
Chilli Crab Melt Muffins
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Servings: 2
Chocolate Coconut Date Bars
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Servings: 1
Apricot and Ginger Florentines
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Servings: 14
Chocolate and Jam Rocky Road
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Servings: 10
Cheesy Seed and Veg Flapjacks
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Servings: 12
Lisa Faulkner’s Sausage and Sage Fusilli
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Servings: 4
Creamy Chicken, Greens and Pesto Pan-sagne
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Servings: 6
Veggie Pitta Pizzas
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Servings: 2
Herby Flatbreads with Burrata and Anchovies
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Servings: 2
Spinach and Prawn Spring Rolls
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Chicory, goat’s cheese and nduja tart
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Servings: 4
Pecan Pie Raw Cookies
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Mini Pork Meatballs with Herby Grains
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Servings: 4
Apple Quesadillas
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Ham Hock & Green Pea Salad
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Servings: 4
Coconut and Lime Millionaire’s Shortbread
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Apricot and pistachio flapjack
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Baked Salmon with Tamari Noodles and Crunchy Broccoli
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Servings: 4
William Chilila’s Butternut Squash Soup with Puff Puffs
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Chicory, Butternut Squash and Blue Cheese Salad
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Servings: 8
Mince Pie Brownies
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Servings: 10
Romy Gill’s Leftover Vegetable Tikki with Red Cabbage Dip
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Servings: 4
Cinnamon Buns
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Servings: 12
Aubergine Parm Sandwich
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Servings: 6
Sweet Potato Falafel and spiced veg bowl
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Servings: 2
Tahini, Nut and Vegetable Rice Salad
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Servings: 4
Beetroot and Walnut Dip
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Servings: 6
Miso & Tofu Noodle Soup in a Jar
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Servings: 1
Parsnip and Rosemary Soup with Cheese and Pear Sourdough Bites
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Servings: 4
Beetroot And Apple Soup With Feta And Dill
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Servings: 4
Cannellini Bean & Bacon Salad with Sicilian Tomatoes & Garlic Mayo
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Servings: 4
Coconut, Mango and Banana Smoothies
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Chunky chorizo sausage rolls
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Smoky bacon, maple and avo croissants
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Servings: 2
No-bake Salted Caramel Oat Bars
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Croissants with Mushrooms and Spinach Bechamel
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Servings: 4
Green Bean, Pea and Feta Quiche
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Duck Confit Pizza with Potatoes, Caramelised Onions and Brie
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Servings: 4
Croissants with Wild Blueberries and Lime Cream Cheese
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Servings: 4
Crispy Kale Toast with Whipped Feta and Honey
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Servings: 1
Pizza Toast
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Servings: 1
Green Goddess Toast
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Servings: 3
Strawberry White Chocolate Blondies
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Servings: 12
Mini Beetroot and Goat’s Cheese Tartlets
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Rice-Crust Summer Quiche
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Servings: 6
Three Cheese Toastie
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Servings: 2
Pear, Gorgonzola, Balsamic Roasted Grapes and Walnut Piadina
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Servings: 2
Radicchio, Burrata and Pesto Wholeblend Piadina
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Servings: 2
Halloumi Pasta
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Servings: 2
Indian-Style Naan Pizza
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Servings: 2
Chicken shawarma with green dressing
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Servings: 1
Miso Aubergine with Ginger Oat Crumble
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Servings: 5
Fried Goat’s Cheese and Beetroot Bun
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Servings: 1
Mob's Smashed Cucumber and Halloumi Salad
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Servings: 4
Tuna Polpettine with Cherry Tomatoes and Basil Sauce
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Servings: 4
Cold soba and cucumber salad with miso dressing
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Servings: 1
Porridge Bread
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Servings: 8
Mackerel Pate with Pitta Chips & Cucumber
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Servings: 6
Brie, Spinach & Pear Wrap with Rubies Pear, Fig & Port Chutney
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Sweetcorn Fritters with Tomato and Avocado Salsa
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Servings: 2
Breakfast Energy Bars
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Capsicana Pan Fried Peruvian Chicken
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Servings: 2
Baby Kale & Chickpea Salad with Harissa Mayonnaise
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Servings: 4
Traditional Greek Salad
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Servings: 2
Pear and blue cheese salad
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Servings: 4
Vegan Chilli-Stuffed Sweet Potatoes
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Servings: 2
Ratatouille with Goat’s Cheese and Garlic Bread
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Servings: 2
Tuscan-style Pasta and Bean Soup
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Servings: 4
Asparagus and Cheese Brunch Muffins
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Ultimate Salt Beef Sandwich
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Servings: 1
Toasted Cheese and Avocado Panini
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Servings: 4
Roast Chicken Fattoush
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Servings: 1
Herby Potato and Rocket Salad Topped with a Boiled Egg
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Servings: 1
Veggie Sausage Rolls
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Servings: 6
Baked feta and tomatoes with crispy croutons and a caper dressing
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Servings: 4
Toasted Open Sandwich with Goat's Cheese and Oven-roasted Tomatoes
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Servings: 4
Omelette Wrap with Avocado, Tomato Salsa and Chilli
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Servings: 1
Chorizo Quesadilla
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Black Bean and Avocado Salad
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Servings: 6
Turmeric Overnight Oats
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Servings: 2
Spanish-style Chickpea Salad
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Servings: 4
Wild Mushroom and ‘Nduja Salami Pasta
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Servings: 4
Tuna and sesame rice bowl
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Servings: 1
White Bean, Tuna and Parsley Salad, with a Preserved Lemon Dressing
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Servings: 1
Warm Mushroom Salad with Feta
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Servings: 4
Warm Bacon and Avocado Salad with Dijon Dressing
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Servings: 2
Warm Radish and Halloumi Salad
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Servings: 4
Walnut, pear, blue cheese chicory boats
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Servings: 6
Smoked Mackerel and Horseradish Sandwich
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Servings: 1
Avocado Flapjacks
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Servings: 6
Courgette Soup with Paprika and Toasted Almonds
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Servings: 6
Chargrilled Feta and Beetroot Salad
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Servings: 4
Leek and cheddar rarebit
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Servings: 4
Chicken Fattoush
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Servings: 4
Shaun Hill's Cherry Soup
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Servings: 4
Tahini & Pesto Sweet Potato with Walnuts
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Servings: 1
Grains with Roasted Peppers & Goat's Cheese
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Servings: 1
Spinach Falafel Wrap with Pea Shoot Salad
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Servings: 1
Roasted Red Pepper Panzanella
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Servings: 1
Oyster Mushrooms with Blue Cheese Sauce
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Servings: 2
Prawn Crispbreads
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Servings: 2
Sweet Potato ‘Toast’ with Avocado, Smoked Salmon and Egg
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Servings: 2
Pork and Chutney Sandwich - Gluten Free
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Parisian Ploughman's Sandwich
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Servings: 1
Vegetarian Summer Rolls
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Smoked Salmon & Skyr on Rye
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Servings: 1
Salade Niçoise with classic French vinaigrette
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Servings: 2
Scotch Eggs
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Servings: 4
Strawberry Soup
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Servings: 2
Pink Lady Apple and Sausage Filo Rolls
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Servings: 6
Tenderstem, Ricotta and Cherry Tomato Fingers
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Servings: 7
Houmous and Crinkle Cut Veggie Sticks
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Servings: 1
Picture Sandwiches
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Tenderstem® Broccoli and Chickpea Frittata
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Servings: 4
Super Oat Energy Bars
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Egg & Kalles Kaviar Sandwich
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Servings: 1
Raw Broccoli and Quinoa Salad
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Servings: 4
Pork and Apricot Sausage Rolls
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Servings: 6
Thai Curried Chicken, Vegetable and Coconut Soup
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Servings: 4
Pork and Bramley Apple Sausage Roll
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Pitta Bread Pizzas and Crunchy Coleslaw
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Servings: 6
White Chocolate Popcorn
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Servings: 1
Sicilian Caponata with Mozzarella Bruschetta
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Servings: 4
Avocado Houmous
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Servings: 4
Lemon Pepper Chicken Strips with Spicy Ketchup
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Servings: 4
Ciabatta Pizza with Prosciutto, Sundried Tomato and Rocket
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Servings: 4
Summer rolls
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Servings: 10
Persian-Style Potato Salad
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Servings: 4
Spring Vegetable Soup with Walnut and Parmesan Scones
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Servings: 10
Dill pickles
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Sundried tomato and mozzarella arancini with a green salad
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Servings: 4
Salmon with pickled cucumber and dill and horseradish yoghurt on rye
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Servings: 2
Pastrami and gherkin with honey and mustard vinaigrette slaw on toast
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Servings: 2
Bacon Jam and Brie Sandwich
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Baba Ganoush
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Servings: 4
Vietnamese Summer Rice Noodle Salad
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Servings: 4
Summer Herb and Ham Hock Frittatas
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Smashed Chickpeas and Pitta
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Servings: 2
Coriander Pesto Swirls
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Caprese Salad with Seared Tuna and Roasted Peppers
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Servings: 4
Spicy Sweet Potato and Chick Pea Soup
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Servings: 4
Goat’s Cheese, Prosciutto, Fig and Balsamic Salad
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Servings: 4
Sundried Tomato, Almond and Chickpea Salad
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Servings: 4
Artichoke & Basil Dip with Grissini
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Servings: 2
Sausage Rolls
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Goat's Cheese and Rowse Honey Ciabatta with Parma Ham
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Servings: 4
Sweet Potato and Black Bean Chilli
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Servings: 4
Pan Fried Salmon Fillet with Asparagus
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Crispy Chicken Skin and Radish Noodle Salad
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Servings: 4
Turkey Meatballs With Parmesan Polenta
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Servings: 2
Griddled Salad
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Servings: 2
Toasted Pecan Granola
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Servings: 4
Cherry tomatoes baked with feta and torn bread
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Servings: 2
Egg Topped Wild Rice & Tuna Salad
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Servings: 4
Rosemary Turkey Sourdough Melt
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Servings: 2
Carrot and cannellini bean houmous
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Servings: 6
Sriracha Chicken, Bacon & Avocado Toasted Sandwich
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Servings: 2
Pan Bagna
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Servings: 4
Cheesy Meatball Pitta Pockets
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Servings: 4
Goat’s Cheese and Ricotta Cheesecake with Lemon and Thyme
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Servings: 6
Chicken, roasted red onion and pickled cucumber flatbread
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Servings: 4
Leek, pinto bean and cheddar quesadillas
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Servings: 4
Tofu Fried Rice with Savoy Cabbage
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Servings: 4
Bolani
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Servings: 8
Courgette and Chive Spelt Pizza Bianca
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Speedy spelt pizza
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Servings: 4
Smoked mackerel pâté crispbreads with dill, cucumber and black pepper
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Servings: 1
Vietnamese Spring Rolls
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Servings: 2
Leftover vegetable flammkuchen
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Servings: 4
Cheeseboard toastie
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Servings: 4
Halloumi, Brussels Sprout and Sweetcorn Fritters
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Servings: 4
Za’atar veg and lentil bowls with tahini yogurt
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Servings: 4
Total Refuel Ice Cream
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Servings: 1
Artichoke, broad bean, citrus and parmesan mascarpone with asparagus on toast
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Servings: 2
Ultimate brunch sandwich
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Servings: 2
Cheese and Pickle Pinwheel
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Haddock with Mushrooms, Chard and Mustard
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Servings: 4
Nutty Chocolate Bars
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Roast Beetroot, Feta and Blackberry Salad
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Servings: 4
DIY Filled Focaccia
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Servings: 8
Mexican Veggie Chilli
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Servings: 1
Kids Kedgeree
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Servings: 1
Chicken & Vegetable Paella
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Servings: 1
Blue-brie Toastie
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Servings: 2
Spanish Frittata
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Servings: 4
Tilapia Tacos with Lime and Coriander Slaw
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Servings: 4
Honey Roasted Squash, Kale and Goat's Cheese Frittata
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Servings: 4
Homemade Sweet Chilli Egg Tofu
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Servings: 4
Falafel Flatbread Wraps with a Vegan Mayo Dressing
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Servings: 4
Herby Chilli Rib of Beef
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Servings: 4
Chicken & Courgette Stir-fry
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Servings: 1
Cheesy Salmon & Pea Pilaf
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Servings: 1
Sauteed King Prawns with a Minty Pea Dip
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Servings: 8
Sundried tomato wholemeal tortilla bites
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Meatball Banh mi with Miso Mayo
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Servings: 4
Jackfruit Kebabs
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Servings: 6
Arancini Risotto
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Servings: 4
Cheesy Nduja, Tomato and Onion Toastie
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Servings: 1
Chicken and Jerk Mayo Sandwich
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Servings: 1
Tuna and White Bean Salad
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Servings: 1
Italian meatball ciabatta sandwich
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Servings: 4
Grilled Steak Sandwich with Blue Cheese Coleslaw
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Servings: 6
Nanna’s veggie barley soup
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Servings: 4
Tofu and Black Bean Breakfast Burrito
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Spiced Peanut Butter & Roasted Parsnip Soup
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Servings: 2
Smoked Trout, Watercress and Freekeh Salad
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Servings: 1
Scandi Open Sandwiches
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Servings: 1
Quinoa Salad with Matcha Chilli Dressing
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Servings: 4
Matcha Glorious Green Juice
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Servings: 1
Lentil and Bean Salad with Feta
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Servings: 4
Fatoush Salad with Grilled Halloumi
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Servings: 4
Avocado, Feta & Mint Smash Wraps
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Servings: 1
Basil and Smoked Houmous Turkey Patties With Summer Vegetable Rice
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Servings: 4
Chicken Spinach Salad with Pomegranate
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Servings: 4
Black rice and miso salmon rice bowl
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Servings: 1
Avocado Yoghurt Dip with Crudites
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Servings: 2
Kale Pesto and Salmon Spelt Pasta
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Servings: 4
Banana and Raspberry Sesame Smoothie
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Servings: 1
Easy Smoked Salmon Seaweed Wraps
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Servings: 1
Roasted Squash, Lentil and Feta Salad
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Servings: 4
Seared Sea Bass with Spicy Sugar Snap Salad and Ponzu Dressing
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Servings: 4
Raw Orange, Chocolate & Hazelnut Bites
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Spelt and Avocado Za’atar Salad
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Servings: 4
Beetroot wraps with beetroot crisps, whipped feta, avocado and cannellini beans
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Servings: 4
Coriander Chutney
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Servings: 6
Rosemary and Bacon Butter-Roast Turkey
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Servings: 8
Beetroot, Broccoli and Feta Flatbreads
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Servings: 4
Prawns and Buckwheat Noodles with Avocado Dressing
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Servings: 2
Pork Meatballs and Cavolo Nero in a Spicy Broth
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Servings: 5
Baked Fish with Miso Tomatoes
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Servings: 2
Chilli-Garlic Paneer with Noodles
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Servings: 6
Crunchy Sesame Cabbage with Katsu Curry Sole
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Servings: 4
Spaghetti and Meatballs with Garlic Crumb Broccoli
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Servings: 2
Crab and Pea Rigatoni
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Servings: 2
Watercress, Goat’s Cheese and Orange Salad
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Servings: 4
Pesto Beans on Toast
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Servings: 4
Rice and Lentil Traybake
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Servings: 4
Leek and Pancetta Quiche
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Servings: 6
Brown Butter Miso Rice Pops
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Servings: 12
Ted's Tingly Spicy Chicken Burger
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Servings: 1
Pecan, Banana and Dark Chocolate Slab
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Spicy Chicken Rice Paper Burrito
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Servings: 2
Dill Pickle Crisps
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Servings: 6
Baked M&M'S Granola Bars
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Servings: 12
Chicken Larb
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Servings: 4
Chickpea Fritters with Coriander Chutney
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Servings: 4

Adult Lunchbox Recipes

King Prawn Salad with Garlic and Avocado

Coronation Chickpea Sandwich

Chicken Caesar Wrap

Turkish-Style Meatball Flatbreads

Curried Carrot and Grain Salad with Lime Pickle Dressing

’Nduja and Pineapple Cheese Toastie

Loaded Frickle Houmous

Spicy Chicken Steak Sandwich

Niçoise-style Sandwich

Salami and Pickled Green Chilli Crisps

Kimchi and Peanut Butter Toast

Golden Squash and Cheddar Flapjacks

Jammy Roasted Blueberries

Grown-Up Spaghetti Hoops on Toast

Smashed Falafel Tacos

Guinness Cupcakes

Mocha Magic Hot Cross Buns

Halloumi and Chilli Oil Hot Cross Bun

French Toast Hot Cross Bun Stack

Power Brunch Bagel

Air Fryer Bean Salad

Greek Chicken and Salad Meal Prep

One-Pan Prawn Orzo

Masala Omelette Traybake Bagels

Kimchi and Cheddar Toast

Ginger and Orange Power Shot

Harissa Crispy Chickpeas

Chickpea Smash

Korean Beef Rolls

Jamón Bocadillo

Chicken Adobo Sando with Sarap Sauce

Barbecue Brisket Banh Mi

Reuben-Style Sandwich

Prawn Toast Tacos

Mushroom Po’ Boy

Chilli Crab Melt Muffins

Chocolate Coconut Date Bars

Apricot and Ginger Florentines

Chocolate and Jam Rocky Road

Cheesy Seed and Veg Flapjacks

Lisa Faulkner’s Sausage and Sage Fusilli

Creamy Chicken, Greens and Pesto Pan-sagne

Veggie Pitta Pizzas

Herby Flatbreads with Burrata and Anchovies

Spinach and Prawn Spring Rolls

Chicory, goat’s cheese and nduja tart

Pecan Pie Raw Cookies

Mini Pork Meatballs with Herby Grains

Apple Quesadillas

Ham Hock & Green Pea Salad

Coconut and Lime Millionaire’s Shortbread

Apricot and pistachio flapjack

Baked Salmon with Tamari Noodles and Crunchy Broccoli

William Chilila’s Butternut Squash Soup with Puff Puffs

Chicory, Butternut Squash and Blue Cheese Salad

Mince Pie Brownies

Romy Gill’s Leftover Vegetable Tikki with Red Cabbage Dip

Cinnamon Buns

Aubergine Parm Sandwich

Sweet Potato Falafel and spiced veg bowl

Tahini, Nut and Vegetable Rice Salad

Beetroot and Walnut Dip

Miso & Tofu Noodle Soup in a Jar

Parsnip and Rosemary Soup with Cheese and Pear Sourdough Bites

Beetroot And Apple Soup With Feta And Dill

Cannellini Bean & Bacon Salad with Sicilian Tomatoes & Garlic Mayo

Coconut, Mango and Banana Smoothies

Chunky chorizo sausage rolls

Smoky bacon, maple and avo croissants

No-bake Salted Caramel Oat Bars

Croissants with Mushrooms and Spinach Bechamel

Green Bean, Pea and Feta Quiche

Duck Confit Pizza with Potatoes, Caramelised Onions and Brie

Croissants with Wild Blueberries and Lime Cream Cheese

Crispy Kale Toast with Whipped Feta and Honey

Pizza Toast

Green Goddess Toast

Strawberry White Chocolate Blondies

Mini Beetroot and Goat’s Cheese Tartlets