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This is a selection of recipes appropriate for lunch. They can also be used for light supper ideas. Some of these are age-old classics.
Slices of caramelized onion and bacon on crispy, flaky puff pastry. Serve with a side salad.
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There are two easy parts to this recipe: a cheese pie, and some caramelized onions that go on top as a garnish.
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If you love sardines and the rich, tangy preserves known as Branston Pickle, your ship has come in. This is an easy mixture of sardines and pickle to spread on hot buttered toast.
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They’ll think you fussed forever with savoury pastry squares. Good as a light lunch with a quick, leafy salad on the side.
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You can make the pie up to a day ahead; just don’t glaze it with the egg until it actually goes into the oven.
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Nice for a lunch, with a leafy green side salad.
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This makes a great brunch dish.
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Serve as breakfast wraps. Good for on the go, or if served on a plate, serve with something tomato-y such as a salsa, sliced tomatoes, ketchup or a chili sauce.
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Depending on the invalid’s tastes, you could add additional seasoning such as a pinch of ground cumin, herbs, etc.
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For those nostalgic for one of Berlin’s favourite fast foods.
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A traditional variation on Welsh Rabbit.
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This is a grown-up’s grilled cheese!
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If desired, serve with side dollops of whipped cream or extra-thick double cream.
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Talk about fusion food! Greek phyllo pastry, North American squash, in an Asian-style spring roll!
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A classic Italian recipe.
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A simple, inexpensive take on Beef Wellington
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Warm, cheesy, savoury croissant sandwiches.
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You can serve these hot or room temperature. Room temperature, they make great picnic food.
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Makes a good lunch with a leafy salad.
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Shit on a Shingle made with creamed, chipped beef is a classic American military dish. This recipe makes enough for one person for lunch or a light supper; you can easily multiply this recipe as needed.
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Assemble this all in your slow cooker, and let your it transform the ingredients into a more-ish dish with deep, satisfying smokey flavours. This is a very healthy, non-fattening take on Sloppy Joes, so you can have a big feed, guilt free.
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Fine for a quick lunch on your own, or serve with a salad and you have a quick winter’s lunch you can serve to guests. Probably each person will want two pieces of toast at least.
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A great summer’s eve meal with a leafy green side salad.
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Pasties are ideal for picnics, packed lunches, or outdoor buffets during the summer. The thick edging on pasties was originally for farm and mine workers in Cornwall, England.
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The classic cheese on toast recipe.
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A yummy brunch idea. Nice with slices of good fresh tomato on the side.
