21 Delicious Recipes to Combat Sad Desk Lunches

To make the rice layer: Place the rice in a medium bowl. In a small bowl, whisk together the olives, coriander, oil, vinegar, and salt, and pepper to make a light vinaigrette. Drizzle the dressing over the rice and toss to coat

Special equipment: 12-cup non-stick muffin tinPosition an oven rack to the center of the oven and preheat the grill. Meanwhile, coat 8 cups of the muffin tin generously with cooking spray. Crack an egg into each, sprinkle with salt and grill until th

1) If using regular yoghurt place the yoghurt in a sieve lined with kitchen paper. Put the sieve over a bowl and place in the refrigerator to drain and thicken for 30 minutes. 2) In a small bowl, combine the thickened or Greek-style yoghurt, mayonna

Make the millet: Bring 2 1/4 cups water to a boil over medium-high heat in a medium saucepan. Add the millet and 1 teaspoon salt. Stir, cover and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook the millet until it's tender and all the water has been absorbed, ab

Cut the loaves in half horizontally. Drizzle some of the olive salad liquid on the bottom halves. Dividing everything by two, layer the cheese, mortadella, genoa, capicola and then the Olive Salad on top. Cover with the top halves, and then cut into

Cook the quinoa according to package directions, set aside to cool. Heat the vegetable oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the ginger, scallions and garlic. Immediately turn off the heat and stir. Let cool slightly f

Make the quinoa: Bring the quinoa and 2 1/2 cups water to a boil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cover, reduce the heat to medium-low and gently simmer until the quinoa is tender (the little tails will pop out) and most of the water is abs

1) Preheat the oven to 180C/Gas mark 4. Place the chicken breasts on a baking tray and rub the skin with olive oil. Sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper, Place in the oven and roast for 35 to 40 minutes, until the chicken is just cooked. 2) Remov

1. Lay out 4 slices of the bread on a work surface. Layer each with some of the smoked Gouda, 1 slice of the muenster, a thin layer of sliced red pepper (about 2 tablespoons), 1/2 cup of the baby rocket and another layer of smoked Gouda. Close the sa

Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. In a large bowl, combine the mushroom, bell peppers, yellow squash and courgette. Drizzle with the oil, season with salt and pepper and toss to coat. Place the vegetables on the hot pan and grill until tender a

Notes: This is one of my favourite soups - 'Suan la tang' means 'sour hot soup'. Originating from the Sichuan province, this dish uses plenty of chillies and black rice vinegar for the 'sour'. You can vary the recipe to your taste and adjust the amou

Preheat the oven to 200°C.Make the rice: Bring the rice and 2 1/2 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat in a medium saucepan. Cover, reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until the rice is tender and most of the water is absorbed, about

For the chicken: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and adjust a rack to the middle position.Place the chicken on a baking sheet lined with a wire rack, or in a roasting pan with a rack, and drizzle the chicken with olive oil. Generously sprinkle the

To make the hummus: Pulse the cream cheese, hummus, tomatoes, carrots, garlic and spring onion in a food processor until fully mixed, but somewhat chunky. Transfer to a container. This spread will keep well in the refrigerator for about a week. Yield

Combine the kimchi, vinegar and 1/2 cup water in a blender and process until very smooth.Toss the rice, half of the kimchi sauce and 1/2 teaspoon salt together in a medium bowl. Cover and microwave until hot, stirring halfway through, about 4 minutes

Cono Sur wine pairing: Pair your Asian Rice Salad with the fruity aromas of apricot, peach and melon found in a bottle of Viognier.

An impressive lunch doesn't have to take ages to cook. Try this fresh take on an old fave using sweet potatoes and nutritious Heinz Beanz for a quick and tasty alternative.

Harissa-rubbed halloumi, Heinz Creationz Tagine Chickpeas and fragrant couscous in under 25 minutes. What's not to love?!

Forget restaurant chicken, beans and slaw. Here's how to achieve amazing flavours in a way that's low in fat.

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Slice the cucumber rounds into matchsticks. If the pepper strips are very wide, slice them thinly, too. Add all the vegetables, lettuce, spring onions, coridander and tofu or egg if using to

1) Boil the noodles according to the directions on the package. Drain and allow to cool. 2) In a medium to large bowl, combine the noodles, shallot, carrot, pepper, basil, mint and coriander. 3) Combine the dressing ingredients, season with salt