Sandwich or burger

Warm naan following packet instructions or on a char-grill (lightly oil, to prevent sticking). Note

Golden Mediterranean toasted roll packed with semi-dried tomatoes, marinated chargrilled capsicum, Spanish salami and crumbled goat�s cheese makes a perfect quick and delicious lunch.

This recipe makes your own chilli oil. If you are in a rush, use store-bought chilli oil. Use mini ‘parbaked’ rolls or mini panini rolls. Add 1 teaspoon tapenade or pesto to mayonnaise, if liked. Note

This delicious chicken will become a favourite lunchtime treat for adults and kids. Add sliced tomatoes and mayonnaise, if liked. Note

Chicken mince can be used. Note

This delicious turkey wrap is perfect for lunch, a light dinner or when you have leftover Christmas turkey to eat your way through.

Canned tuna can be used in place of salmon if desired Note

Wrap tortillas in foil and heat in the oven or on a grill plate. If preferred, use pickled jalapeno instead of chillies, available in jars from the Mexican section of your local supermarket. Note

MAKES 8 Use a vegetable peeler to make carrot ribbons. Note

Looking for a quick delicious lunch? Then try a golden and crisp Mediterranean toasted roll packed with marinated chargrilled capsicum, semi-dried tomatoes and Spanish salami.

If liked, serve with dollop of natural yoghurt. It’s important to cook patties all the way through; if preferred, brown each side then finish then off in a 180°C, oven for 10-15 minutes. Note

For extra flavour, in step 1, add 1 lemon grass stalk, white only, bruised and finely chopped. Note

Tasty and hearty steak sandwich layered with caramelised onions, grilled tomatoes and barbecue sauce makes the perfect meal for a Saturday night in or during barbecue season.

It is important to cook minced meat all the way through to kill any bacteria. Note

Toast rolls on char-grill plate, cut-side down, for 30 seconds, or until light grill marks appear. Note

For leftover roast vegetable mash you can use potato, pumpkin, carrot or turnip, or a combination of any. These patties are also great as a bite-size finger food version topped with a cranberry mayonnaise (mix a little cranberry into mayonnaise to taste). Note

We used blue-eye fillets here, but any firm white fish fillets will go beautifully with this crisp Asian inspired salad.

Everybody loves a bagel. For this recipe, we've included pastrami, capsicum and onion jam, but don't stop there; try smoked salmon, cream cheese and capers, or chicken and avocado for an equally delicious lunch.

This tofu and vegie burger recipe is a great stand-by for nights when you want or need to produce a vegetarian meal. They're packed with protein and totally yum.

Beef are a classic Mexican dish, best topped with sour cream and guacamole. You could also substitute the meat for pork, chicken, or even fish.

These elegant, simple little finger sandwiches are easy to make and full of flavour, the chives and shallots cutting through the rich oiliness of smoked salmon. Perfect for an afternoon-tea party, or when you fancy something small and tasty for lunch.

A classic combo that marries savoury and sweet

This is a fun recipe to make with the whole family - teach your children how to form their own meat patties. Preparation: 20min. Cooking: 15min. Serves: 4

This exotic burger will satisfy the whole family - the sweet chilli sauce adds a kick of flavour. Preparation: 20min. Cooking: 10min. Serves: 4

A wonderfully grown-up version of fast-food, and healthy for the whole family.

Coppa is a traditional Italian pork cold cut and is delicious with ricotta on this toasted panini. Experiment with different fillings like pastrami, sun dried tomato, mushroom and different types of cheese.

Both kids and adults alike will love these Tex-Mex beef quesadillas with sour cream and mashed avocado. They are full of the flavours we know and love. We suggest you don't bother with cutlery, but napkins are essential!

The ham hock can be cooked a day or two before it’s needed. Keep the ham from the bone, covered with the reserved liquid, in the fridge; reheat it when needed in a saucepan over a low heat.

A chicken quesadillas with guacamole recipe that uses shredded barbecue chicken and cheese

Try these fantastic vegetarian burgers with piping-hot halloumi, lemon mint mayo and fried onions.

Filled with vegies and a delicious mustard mayonnaise, these chicken pita pockets are simple and satisfying.

You can't get much more traditionally Turkish than this combination of lamb, spinach and fetta.

Try these cheesy baked bean toasted sandwiches for a delicious, quick lunch or snack. If you don't like smoked cheese, just use ordinary cheddar, or whichever hard cheese you prefer.

Who doesn't love a good steak sandwich? This one is so much more gourmet than the usual, though. Think: creamy ricotta, fresh roasted capsicum and tender steak fillets... Yum!

Lamb can be prepared and refrigerated the day before, but is best cooked on the morning of the picnic. Fill the pittas as close to departure time as possible. Baba ghanoush is a roasted eggplant (aubergine) dip or spread. It is available from delicatessens and most supermarkets. Note

To save time chopping the walnuts, put the roasted nuts in a food processor and pulse a few times until the nuts are finely chopped but not ground. Note

Add a little spice to your fish dishes with these fun fish tacos. Adjust the cayenne pepper to suit your family's heat threshold and enjoy with fresh 'slaw and avocado cream. Ling, blue-eye, coral trout, or mahi maui are fine to use.

Swap traditional bread for a lightly grilled croissant in this well-loved classic.

These tasty Asian beef rolls are our take of the Vietnamese bahn mi. Enjoy thinly sliced beef with fresh vegetables, chilli and herbs for a tasty lunchtime treat.

A roll up is a great way to eat your ham and egg on the go. Make the wrap the night before, up to end of step 2, cook in the morning. Note

These beef burgers with roast tomato and caramelised onion will quickly become a family favourite.

Harissa is a North African paste made from dried red chillies, garlic, olive oil and caraway seeds. It is available from Middle Eastern food shops and some supermarkets. Note

Pear and blue cheese: a match made in culinary heaven.

If you can’t find low-fat dijonnaise, you can use 2 tablespoons low-fat mayonnaise combined with 1 teaspoon wholegrain mustard. Note

These sandwiches are filled with baked kumara, baby spinach and an oh-so-tasty mixture of ricotta, mayonnaise and chicken - making lunchtime the most exciting meal of the day!

Quesadillas can be cooked in a heated sandwich press, just make sure you gently wrap the quesadilla in baking paper before pressing, to stop the filling from burning the press.

The combination of grilled pumpkin, creamy feta and almond skordalia adds a delicious twist to this popular Italian starter.

Add a dash of sweet chilli sauce to the chicken mix when making these delicious sandwiches if you want to dial up the drama.

Sick of boring old hamburgers? Impress the family with this delicious teriyaki chicken and rice burger.

That's not a sandwich...that's a sandwich! This delicious roast vegetable-stuffed antipasto loaf is simply perfect for a picnic lunch.

This healthy sandwich is quick and simple to make for when the midday hunger kicks in.

To mix things up a little, substitute tortilla for the bread, roll it up and toast in the sandwich press. Cut them into smaller sizes for a delicious snack. Note

With the addition of caramelised onion relish, these ham and cheese finger sandwiches make the tastiest afternoon snack. You can experiment with all sorts of fillings like smoked salmon with cream cheese, egg and mayo, or chicken and watercress.

Serve these moreish mini croissants at your next party and watch as they quickly disappear.

The spinach (or try cos lettuce) will stop the bread from turning soggy. The night before Make the filling and keep, covered, in the refrigerator. Make the sandwiches in the morning. Note

For children under one year old, peel and remove seeds from tomato before chopping. Note

Patties can be made a day early and refrigerated until ready to cook. Preparation: 15min. Cooking: 15min. Serves: 4-5

Prepare the wraps the night before the picnic; wrap each roll tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate. Cut the rolls at the picnic. Note

A quick, healthy and delicious alternative to French toast, this rye toast with ricotta and banana makes a great brunch treat. Add raspberries for an extra burst of flavour if you like.

These Mediterranean flavours perfectly complement each other in this healthy vegetarian roll. Note

You could use turkey pastrami as an alternative and add 2 teaspoons of cranberry sauce to the coleslaw. If taking to work for lunch, package coleslaw in a separate container and assemble the sandwich just before eating. If you have one, use a mandoline to cut the vegetables into matchsticks, or you can coarsely grate them.

With the added crunch of walnuts, these tasty wraps make a satisfying and simple lunch.

You'll be looking forward to lunch all day with this appetising wrap. Filled with tender beef strips, yummy capsicum and piquant horseradish, it's easy to make and satisfying to eat.

You can use canned pink or red salmon instead of the tuna. Note

Chermoula is often made of a mixture of herbs, oil, lemon juice, pickled lemons, garlic, cumin, and salt. It is wonderful with pulled pork.

Enjoy these juicy beef burgers with grilled eggplant, cooling yoghurt sauce and peppery rocket.

Whip up something healthy and filling for lunch with this spiced chicken sandwich with apricot and kumara.

Served with homemade baba ghanoush and zingy tabbouleh, these warm falafel wraps will be a popular dinner dish.

When cooking felafel, use two spatulas to turn them carefully. Note

Give your steak sandwich a delicious mediterranean twist with the addition of char grilled zucchini and eggplant. Let the meat rest for a few minutes before serving to guarantee a tender, moist result.

Everybody loves a bagel. For this recipe, we've selected avocado, ham and cheese, but don't stop there. Try smoked salmon, cream cheese and capers, or chicken and avocado for an equally delicious lunch.

These Greek-inspired warm lamb wraps are very moreish and great for feeding a crowd.

This is a homemade version of the delicious Greek sandwich called gyro. Gyros are made from slices of meat cooked on a turning spit.

Perfect for a party, these mini sandwiches look great and are so easy to prepare.

This delicious chicken and pumpkin open sandwich is easy to make and healthy enough to enjoy for lunch every day. It's packed full of flavour and goodness to keep you fueled through the week.

Plump prawns, crisp lettuce, mayonnaise, lemon and chilli make these mini prawn cocktail rolls an absolute winner in the party food stakes.

Replace basil with parsley leaves or shredded mint leaves. Note

TODDLER TIP Give your toddler one mashed or chopped fish burger with a little of the carrot and lettuce. Note

Chicken quesadillas (from queso, the Spanish word for cheese) with a spicy jalapeño tomato salsa.