Sandwich or burger

You can prepare the meatball mixture a day ahead. Cover, then refrigerate. Meatballs of any flavour are good in this recipe. Mix it up a little by adding pitted black olives, or give the subs a Greek twist with fetta instead of ricotta. Note

Make Moroccan burgers instead. Swap Moroccan spice mix for Mexican chilli powder, store-bought hummus for salsa, Greek-style natural yogurt for sour cream and sliced Lebanese cucumber for avocado. Make ahead: Marinate chicken in Mexican chilli powder a day ahead. Cover, then refrigerate. Note

Beef minute steak, also known as barbecue steak, is thin scotch fillet or porterhouse steak pounded to 1cm thickness. Try chicken tenderloins or lamb leg steak instead of beef. Reduce fat: Use light sour cream. Note

Use a vegetable peeler to peel cucumber into ribbons. You can swap chickpeas for red kidney beans. Note

Choose prepared lamb patties from the frozen food section of your supermarket or the butchery. Note

Use any type of bread or bread roll for the sandwich. Chicken breast sizzle steaks are also sold as uncrumbed schnitzels. Mexican crispy chicken seasoning is available in the international aisle. Note

Prepare schnitzels a day ahead; keep, covered, in the fridge. Note

Soup will separate on standing, so stir it well before serving. Note

To soften the wraps, place between pieces of paper towel. Microwave on Medium (50%) in 30-second bursts or until just warmed. Chicken can be cooked the night before. Cover, then refrigerate. You can use any plain or flavoured wrap. Note

To keep beef tender, cook quickly over high heat. To blanch carrots and zucchini, plunge separately into boiling water for 1-2 minutes; drain. Refresh under cold running water. Note

Lean beef schnitzels are uncrumbed thin cuts of beef. If they’re unavailable, replace with thinly sliced rump steak. Price will vary Use long white crusty rolls, or Turkish pide bread, instead of white bread. Note

Po Boy is a traditional American-style ‘sub’ known for its crisp crust and fluffy centre. Note

Buy pork from the deli counter. Use crusty rolls for best results. Note

Whether you’re relaxing at the bach or pottering around at home on your holidays, this summer recipe from Julie Biuso is designed to be light on effort and big on taste

Pack your family this hearty picnic lunch by Sophie Gray, slip, slop, slap and head for the great outdoors

You can use chicken, beef or pork mince if you prefer. If you have time, place patties on a plate and chill 15 minutes to firm before cooking. If you don’t have white balsamic, you can use lemon juice or white vinegar instead. Note

For a lower carb option, we've switched the usual burger bun for a tender, flavoursome mushroom. Packed full of protein, this dish is perfect for a quick lunch or post workout meal.

Slice eggplant just before cooking or it will oxidize and go brown. Note

Char-grilled vegetables, such as eggplant, zucchini, capsicum and kumara are available from the deli counter. Reduce fat option: if buying bottled char-grilled vegetables, choose varieties packed in vinegar, not oil. Note

Make ahead: Prepare patties a day ahead. Cover, then refrigerate. For a ‘works’ burger, add a fried egg, crisp bacon, drained canned sliced pineapple and drained canned sliced beetroot. For quality beef, look for the Meat Standards Australia (MSA) symbol at participating butchers and supermarkets. Note

You can omit oil and use cooking oil spray on bread instead. Note

Haloumi can be swapped for 100g firm feta, such as Greek. Note

Use drained canned flaked tuna instead of slices. Swap provolone cheese for tasty cheese. Omit olives. You can buy char-grilled vegetables from the deli section. Low fat Use tuna slices in brine, and use reduced-fat tasty cheese. Note

Drain the chargrilled vegetables on paper towels to prevent the bread becoming wet during toasting. Use a mandolin or V-slicer to cut the onion into very thin slices. Note

For extra golden crunch, spread softened butter on the outside of the bread before toasting. You’ll need 1/2 small barbecued chicken, skin and bones removed. Look for sliced light rye bread in the bakery aisle. Note

Croque monsieur is the gourmet French version of a toasted ham and cheese sandwich. This classic French bistro sandwich is a great way to use up leftover ham and is simply delicious.

To make your own sweet chilli tuna mixture, drain 2 x 185g cans tuna in spring water, then combine with sweet chilli sauce to taste. Swap canned pink or red salmon for tuna; price will vary. Note

Combine chorizo mixture with whisked eggs. Cook in a hot frying pan until set. These are at their best made just before you serve them. Great served as a light lunch or brunch. Note

Poach eggs in an egg poacher, or by slipping a cracked egg into a frying pan of gently simmering water with a splash of vinegar (this assists in the setting of the egg). Continue simmering, splashing over some hot water during cooking, until the egg is cooked to your liking. To make your own tapenade, […]

If you don’t have a sandwich press, cook sandwich in a frying pan, with a little melted butter. Note

You can make fresh breadcrumbs by processing chunks of day-old bread. Note

You can use lebanese bread or lavash in place of mountain bread, if you like. Note

To fry eggs, break each into a lightly greased, heavy-based frying pan (or greased egg ring) on medium heat. Cook, uncovered, for. 2-3 minutes, until egg-white is set and yolk is cooked to taste. ; Use an egg slice to remove. Note

Use bread rolls, if preferred. This can also be prepared with crumbed chicken schnitzels, but it would be best to pan fry these in a little olive oil. Note

It’s important to cook the mince patties all the way through – never serve them pink in the middle. Note

makes 24 USe a wide-bladed vegetable peeler to cut cucumber strips. Cut into pieces, then fold in half to place on patties. Note

Crumbed, uncooked schnitzel can be frozen until required. Make sure the chicken meat has not been frozen before. Note

Add a squeeze of lemon juice to avocado mixture if desired. Transport wrap by wrapping tightly in foil. This prevents it from drying out and unrolling. Also great when cut into small round slices for finger food. Note

A steak sandwich recipe combining sweet roasted tomatoes with tender steak and saut�ed onions between thick slices of toast. Brought to you by Woman's Day, try adding a fried egg, beetroot and crispy bacon.

Make your own breadcrumbs by processing chunks of crustless day-old bread in your food processor. Note

Turkey doesn�t just have to be for Christmas, its makes for delicious burgers too. Turkey is a lean but flavoursome meat, perfect for burgers topped with cranberry sauce and melted cheese.

You can use leftover ham or another meat of your choice in the quesadillas. Cook these just before serving. If preferred, you can use a prepared guacamole dip to accompany the quesadillas. Note

Cajun seasoning is quite spicy, so go easy. Add sliced tomato and lettuce leaves tn the burgers, if liked. A little sweet chilli sauce is a nice addition. Note

If preferred, buy ready-prepared chicken schnitzel and cover, freeze and cook it as required. Note

If you prefer, you can use lebanese bread and other fillings such as salsa, barbecue chicken or sliced brie. Note

These sandwiches can be made with toasted bread, and there are no limits to the fillings you can try. Note

Tahini is a sesame seed paste, found in the health food section of supermarkets. Note

You can also use refried beans with the chicken. Note

Try topping your pizza subs supreme-style with tomato paste, salami, ham, green capsicum, olives, pineapple and shredded cheese. Use Turkish bread, bread sticks or other bread of choice. Note

You can also serve with tomato sauce, mustard or pickle relish. Note

Cook rolls following packet instructions. If preferred, use other rolls of choice. Note

Discover how incredibly tasty lamb can be when it�s sandwiched between two burger buns. Quick, easy and delectable lamb burgers with hummus, tomato and rocket that everyone will love!

Make these ahead of time and chill until ready to serve. Char-grill, slice and serve. Note

Turn this into a salad: Omit the rolls and toss sliced lamb, potatoes, zucchini and spinach together. Accompany with hummus and yoghurt. Note

To char-grill your own vegetables, thinly slice, spray with olive oil and barbecue 3-4 minutes each side; cool. Store, drizzled with olive oil, in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week. Note

Brush sourdough slices with olive oil and char-grill each side until golden. Note

Halve sausages lengthwise to reduce cooking time. Note

Pretty as a picture, and great to enjoy with friends with a cup of Earl Grey tea.

Hearty and scrumptious steak sandwiches with toasted ciabatta perfect for a Saturday night in. Serve with caramelised onions, fried egg, beetroot, tasty cheese and tomato sauce.

You can use tortillas, Lebanese bread or mountain bread instead of chappati. Note

Try another filling of cream cheese, smoked salmon slices, capers and dill. Prepare sandwiches ahead of time and cook as required. Note

To “julienne” is to cut into matchstick-thin strips of equal size, mainly for presentation. Note

This is a good recipe for using up leftover mashed potato. Note

Remove cherry stones by using the tip of a cherry pitter, or by slicing off cheeks and ends. Note

You can replace blue cheese in the recipe with cheddar or brie if preferred. Note

You may have leftover bolognese sauce, depending on how full you stuff your jaffles. This is great enjoyed over hot spaghetti or stuffed inside a baked potato. Note

These rolls make a great lunchbox addition. Note

If you prefer, you can use 350g chopped chicken thigh fillet instead of the lovely legs. Note

Seasoned flour is plain flour with added seasonings of choice. Note

We asked our local bakery to slice the loaf this way, but you can do it at home using a good bread knife. You could also use large, sandwich-sized sliced bread with the crusts removed. Accompany this lunch with a delicious vitamin C-packed fruit salad-we used kiwifruit, orange and berries. Note