10 sandwich-free lunch ideas
Think outside the lunchbox with these 10 sandwich-free lunch ideas for school and pre-school. Egg-ceptional Fritattas …
LUNCH
Fluffy zucchini fritters
These can be made with any combination of vegetables, including sweetcorn, diced red capsicum, grated carrot, pumpkin and wilted spinach. Ingredients3 cups zucchini, grated (3-4 whole zucchini)2 tbs parsley, chopped (optional)2 eggs, lightly …
Good for your insides: salmon and asparagus quiche
Dairy-free / Gluten-Free This is a beautiful dish for a family lunch or picnic dinner. Canned salmon is a rich source of omega-3 fatty acids, important for maintaining healthy blood pressure and good brain and eye function. Low levels of omega-3 in …
Michael Van de Elzen Sausage Rolls
Makes three long rolls. Prep time: 15 mins. Cooking time: 30 mins. Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil1 small brown onion, peeled and finely sliced500g chicken mince1 courgette, grated2 tsp smoked sea salt½ cup breadcrumbs2 tbsp cold water3 sheets puff …
Paleo 'Zuffins'
We just made that word up, but it's way more fun than the original recipe title!* These little lovelies are a satisfying lunch or snack, and are a great way to use up all those zucchini threatening to overtake your vege patch!*paleo zucchini and …
Safe summer salads for pregnancy
You were craving something wholesome and colourful, produce with a peppering of protein, but those neon words – DO NOT EAT – kept flashing in your head, slashing your options, until you found yourself up to your elbows in fatty fries. What's a girl …
Tomato, Rocket and Mushroom Omelette
Eggs are a fantastic source of quality protein, which is essential in pregnancy. They’re also full of B vitamins that convert food into energy. Vary this omelette with toppings of your choice – broccoli, spinach, goat’s cheese, etc. Serves …
Creamy mussel chowder
This soup from Alison and Simon Holst's book, 100 Soup Recipes makes a great lunch for friends and is always popular with the family for weekends. In cool weather it seems even better than usual! For 3-4 servings Ingredients 1kg mussels in …
Asian-style chicken noodle soup
Delicious meals don't get much easier than this! This delicious soup recipe from Simon and Alison Holst's book 100 Soup Recipes is everything chicken soup should be - warm, comforting and good for the soul. For 3-4 servings Ingredients 2 cups hot …
Noodle cakes
Noodle cakes 1 bunch of egg noodles, simmered until tender½ onion finely diced1 half carrot, gratedspring onion, choppedHam (optional), diced3 tbs grated cheese1 tbs chopped parsley2-3 eggsSalt2 tbs flour2 tbs sugar In a large bowl put the cooked, …
Berry and apple crepe parcels
Apple and berry crêpes The trick to a good crêpe is having the mix not too thick as this will help it cook evenly and quickly. ½ cup plain or wholemeal flour2 tbs sugarpinch of cinnamon pinch of salt1 to 1¼ c milk2 eggs1 tbs oil or melted …
Margarita quesadillas
Margarita quesadillasMakes 24 wedgesIngredients• 500g shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese• 6 tomatoes, finely diced• 2 green capsicums, diced• Salt• 12 flour tortillas Method 1. Distribute cheese, tomatoes, capsicums, and a pinch of salt …
Ham and cheese mini wraps
Ham + cheese mini wrapsMakes 24Ingredients• 12 four tortillas, each cut in half• 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise or guacamole• 24 slices of ham• 2 1/2 cups shredded lettuce• 1kg chicken, cooked and shredded• 24 fine slices of tomato• 1/3 cup chopped …
Pastels
Pastels Makes about 50Ingredients• Vegetable oil for frying• 500g mince• 1 red capsicum, finely chopped• 2 green capsicums, finely chopped• 2 tomatoes, finely chopped• Salt• 1 tbsp spring onion, finely chopped• 1 packet of wonton …
Fresh ideas for lunchboxes - prepared by kids!
Glad invited us to lunch the other day, but it was not your usual catered function - there was plenty of food but it was up to the kids to prepare it! LOVE FOOD MORE … WASTE IT LESS was the idea of the day as Glad set out to inspire more …
Pressed Picnic Sandwiches, from Alice Arndell
Alice Arndell shares her recipe for a pressed picnic sandwich Pressed sandwiches that you make up the night before are great for days when you have an early start. The key to a great pressed sandwich is bread with a good thick crust and a …
Salmon, pea and potato pies
Ingredients: 1 packet store-bought flaky puff pastry 300g fresh salmon fillet, in 1cm chunks 1 tbs extra virgin olive oil 2 tbs fresh dill, roughly chopped pinch of salt 2 potatoes, peeled, diced and cooked until tender 200g frozen …
Spring onion and sweetcorn mini frittatas
This is like a sweetcorn fritter, without the job of frying them all. Makes 24 bite-sized frittatas Ingredients: 3 spring onions, finely sliced 2 cups sweetcorn kernels ¼ cup self-raising flour 3 eggs, beaten 2 tbs cream salt and freshly …
