Soggy sandwiches andsad salads are so last year. Take your work lunch game to new heights with these easy recipes. Whether it’s a reheated bolognese or a fresh new toastie, we have your lunch needs covered.
This tomato and tuna pasta salad with pangrattato is the ultimate work lunch
The flavours in this easy pasta salad are simply summer and spring on a plate.
Borlotti bean stew
A comforting Italian soup that'll keep you warm during the winter months.
Falafel-spiced lamb wraps with turmeric tahini
These lamb wraps are anything but your average late-night kebab. Quick, healthy, and so very tasty.
Tuna risoni salad with herb oil
A summery pasta salad that works even better as leftovers, says Shannon Bennett.
Shannon Bennett's mini beef pasties with mushy peas
Any leftovers make for a great lunch box snack the next day.
Portuguese chicken wraps with rainbow slaw
Turn a humble roast chook into something truly wonderful with these Portuguese chicken wraps.
Thai chicken meatballs
Perfect for dinner, even better as leftovers for lunch the next day!
Shannon Bennett's pumpkin, feta and tomato frittata
One dish, two meals: hitting weeknight and packed-lunch goals, says Shannon Bennett.
Chicken banh mi with miso mayo and pickles
Use up any leftover chicken with this fantastic banh mi recipe, courtesy of Colin Fassnidge.
Chilli crab with egg noodles
“Pack the leftovers for tomorrow’s lunch,” says cook and tv personality Hayden Quinn.
Kecap manis chicken wraps
Chook gets a second look in rice paper wrappers for the prefect leftovers to lunch box meal.
Gorgonzola, pear and walnut hand pies
These pies are great fresh and just as good the next day for lunch, so be sure to make extra!
Proper pot noodle
Great as a work lunch or an easy go-to dinner option at home, these pot noodles are sure to please.
Crispy tofu brown rice nori wraps with pickled cucumber
Fast, fresh and above all, tasty. These crispy tofu brown rice nori wraps deliver on all fronts.
Lunch box chicken pop tarts
Great served hot or warm, these chicken pop tarts make great work or school lunches.
Grilled Hawaiian toastie
Colin and Anthony make use of their Christmas ham leftovers with this tropical toastie.
Pork and sweet potato souvlaki
Pork salad gets wrapped up as a souvlaki for the perfect lunch box treat.
Banana, apple and blueberry loaf
“Perfect for a lazy Friday – breakfast, lunch and dinner in one,” says Shannon Bennett.
Beetroot rissoles
These earthy, meat-free rissoles are great as leftovers the next day as well.
Mexican meatball subs
Tasty Mexican meatballs for dinner become subs for lunch with this versatile mid-week meal.
Matt Moran's super easy winter bean soup
This soup is perfect for those chilly winter evenings.
Jamaican-style hand pies with turmeric pastry
These hand pies pack a Jamaican flavour punch, and are perfect for snacks or lunches. They also freeze beautifully.
Goat's cheese and maple bacon slice
This easy, sweet and sour slice can be served up morning, lunch or dinner, it's that good!
Two-minute turmeric noodles
Don't feel like making a big mess in the kitchen? This gourmet two-minute noodle soup is a quick and easy dinner or the ultimate work lunch to cure 3 o'clock-itis. Not only is it easy to make, it's super-healthy and perfect for heating up in the microwave.
No-meat broccolini balls
Inspired by meat-free Mondays? Need to eat more vegetables? These meat-free 'meatballs' are an easy way to bring more greens and goodness into your week.
Colin Fassnidge's healthy Irish stew
Who better than THE Irish chef himself, Colin Fassnidge, to show you how to make this classic, warming stew. Be sure to freeze any leftovers for another day.
Prosciutto, cheddar and polenta frittata
With plenty of cheese and delicious prosciutto, this midweek meal is one the whole family will love. It's also makes for perfect lunch leftovers.
Sweet potato and carrot soup with Thai pesto
This divine winter soup packs a real flavour punch courtesy of the Thai pesto. This is one soup you'll definitely be adding to your repertoire.
Sunday night chilli con carne
"A good slow-cooked beef and bean chilli always goes down a storm in my house. Make a big batch of this on Sunday, then freeze any leftovers for another night. It’s brilliant spooned over a baked sweet potato." – Jamie Oliver
Pumpkin and pancetta soup with pepita pesto
The pepita pesto gives this soulful pumpkin soup the twist it needs to transcend tradition and become something truly spectacular.
Chicken and sweet corn soup
The classic chicken and sweetcorn soup recipe gets a Matt Moran makeover.
Sticky beef noodles with sesame mushrooms
Stir-fried beef in lettuce cups for dinner becomes a noodle salad for lunch, perfect for any lunch box.
Creamy pumpkin soup
With potatoes, carrots, pepitas for crunch and dried cranberries for sweetness, this easy, creamy pumpkin soup recipe is extra special. A hearty family pleaser for dinner on cool weeknights, or make an extra batch for a healthy workday lunch.
Zucchini, asparagus and mint soup
Packed with vegetables, this soup is good for both your health and your tastebuds.
Tomato soup with herbed cream cheese croutons
This flavour-filled soup will soon become a family favourite.
Honey daikon salad
Love radishes? Then you'll love this daikon salad that's filled with beautifully sweet and sour notes and the creaminess of goat's cheese.
Grilled broccoli pasta salad
Eating your broccoli has never been easier when it's hidden amongst a delicious pasta dish.
Jamie Oliver's hearty minestrone soup
"There is no set recipe for this thick Italian soup – it’s usually made out of whatever vegetables are in season. I use a mix of greens, but you could just use savoy cabbage. I love borlotti beans in this recipe, as they add a slightly sweet taste and creamy texture to this easy minestrone recipe." – Jamie Oliver
Paul West's easy pork meatball and rigatoni pasta bake
“A great way to use up surplus tomatoes,” says chef and recipe author Paul West. Celebrate the end of the working week with this tasty pasta bake.
Shannon Bennett's broccoli soup with shredded chicken
Chicken turns this humble broccoli soup into an extra special midweek meal.
Pumpkin and sage baked gnocchi
Just when you thought pasta bakes couldn't get any better, this easy recipe for hearty pumpkin and sage gnocchi comes along. Whip up for a tasty weeknight dinner and serve hot straight out of the oven.
Linguine with Sicilian pesto
Ready in a matter of minutes, this comforting pasta dish is perfect for those time-poor midweek meals.
Colin Fassnidge's curried sausage roll
This is more than just your ordinary sausage roll. Be sure to make extra for tomorrow's lunch!
Pasta all'amatriciana
Matt Moran's quick and easy pasta recipe will satisfy both adults and kids. If cooking for one or two, the leftovers will make a great workday lunch.
Ragu with sage pesto
Keep leftover pesto to use another time.
