Lunch ideas for kids
Lunches are essential for growing kids and are a good way to build up energy and prevent that classic mid-afternoon slump. Here are some of our favourite tried and tested recipes; loved by kids and easily prepared by mum (or dad...)
Cheese and potato whirls
Easy to make, great party food and the kids love them!
- 50 Mins
- Medium
- Vegetarian
Fakeaway slow cooker doner kebab
A healthier version of a takeaway doner kebab, which can be high in fat – try this lower fat, but very tasty alternative...
- 4 Hrs 10 Mins
- Easy
- Healthy
How to poach fish in milk
We've used haddock in this classic recipe, but any other fish, such as cod, would taste great, too.
- 45 Mins
- Easy
- Healthy
Macaroni cheese for kids
A super easy, budget-friendly meal, ideal for toddlers and big kids alike...
- 40 Mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
Pork mince & pasta bake
A tasty variation on lasagne, using pork mince and pasta shapes...
- 1 Hr 15 Mins
- Easy
Staffordshire beef lobby
A delicious and hearty meal, ideal for those on a budget. See Tips for how to make this dish even more budget-friendly. Beef lobby is a classic Staffordshire stew, traditionally eaten by pottery workers. It's thought that the name 'lobby' comes from 'lobscouse' – a cheap stew eaten in the area, which is also where the word 'scouse' originally comes from! You can make this recipe on the hob or in a slow cooker (see Tips for how).
- 2 Hrs
- Easy
20 minute homemade pizza - My Daddy Cooks
A delicious pizza from scratch in just 20 minutes...
- 20 Mins
- Easy
Air fryer chicken wings
Make this tasty snack in minutes, then pair with yoghurt, blue cheese, celery or carrot sticks for a perfect kid-friendly snack.
- Easy
- 15 Mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
American fried chicken
A tastier and slightly healthier version of chicken nuggets...
- 16 Mins
- Medium
American potato salad
A great alternative to a traditional potato salad...
- 35 Mins
- Easy
- Healthy
Asparagus and pea risotto
When asparagus is in season try this tasty seasonal recipe...
- 40 Mins
- Easy
Asparagus soup
Simple soup recipe made with tender asaparagus and fresh cream
- 45 Mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
Aubergine bake
A great recipe that both vegetarians and meat-eaters can enjoy!
- 1 Hr 45 Mins
- Medium
- Vegetarian
Autumn halloumi salad
Filling salad with halloumi, mushrooms and kale
- 30 Mins
- Easy
Avocado pasta
A creamy, thick and rich pasta sauce, which is healthy too...
- 15 Mins
- Easy
- Healthy
Avocado, cream cheese and spinach dip
Creamy soft cheese and vegetable dip
- 15 Mins
- Easy
- Healthy
- Vegetarian
- Gluten Free
Avocado, strawberry and spinach salad
Impressive summer salad
- 25 Mins
- Easy
Baby beef stew
Red meat is a good source of easily absorbed iron, which babies need for growth and brain development...
- 35 Mins
- Easy
- Healthy
- Gluten Free
Baby couscous
A deliciously simple bowl of couscous that both baby and grown-ups will enjoy
- 15 Mins
- Easy
- Healthy
- Vegan
- Dairy Free
Babybel football sandwiches
These football-themed lunchbox sandwiches are perfect for little footie fans!
- Vegetarian
Bacon and lentil duff
A tasty meal with enough for leftovers...
- 2 Hrs 5 Mins
- Medium
Bacon and mushroom pasta bake
A simple and satisfying family favourite
- 40 Mins
- Easy
- Healthy
Bacon wrapped mushrooms
This is a barbecue recipe, but would also be tasty on the breakfast plate...
- 10 Mins
- Easy
- Gluten Free
Bacon-wrapped chicken with leeks & peas
A delicious, budget-friendly dish using tasty British leeks...
- 30 Mins
- Medium
- Gluten Free
Bag baked trout with ginger soy - Annabel Karmel
With a milder flavour than salmon, trout is a good fish to try if children find salmon a little overpowering...
- 15 Mins
- Easy
Baked bean curry
This is a good, quick and very healthy meal for all the family...
- 15 Mins
- Easy
- Healthy
- Vegetarian
- Gluten Free
Baked bean omelette
A very cheap & easy meal using baked beans...
- 12 Mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
- Gluten Free
- 15 Mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
- Gluten Free
Baked lentil risotto
A hearty baked risotto with lentils, parsnips and potatoes
- 1 Hr
- Easy
- Vegan
- Dairy Free
