Light lunch

Kiln restaurant is housed 18 stories above Ace Hotel Sydney.

Eating out

From mates from interstate to lunch with mum: 10 not-too-spendy spots for every kind of catch-up

When it comes to dining out, one size (or budget) definitely does not fit all. Here are 10 interesting options for lunch to suit almost every person in your life.

November 7, 2024
Bianca Hrovat

Baking

French onion loaf

Helen Goh transforms the classic French soup into a soft and tasty loaf.

1-2 hrs
Helen Goh

Eggs and chickpeas are good protein options.

Healthy eating

Revealed: The secrets of a perfect desk lunch (or food court order if you forgot to pack one)

Nutrition experts share their strategies and recipe ideas for a balanced, satiating and exciting midday meal.

July 10, 2024
Rachel Rabkin Peachman

Quick & easy

Adam Liaw’s side soup

In the West, soup is commonly a first course, while in Asia it’s mostly served with the main. This is a Western-style soup you can eat as a side dish.

< 30 mins
Adam Liaw

Quick & easy

Mexican ceviche rice bowl

Think of this as a vibrant Mexican riff on the poke bowl, a Hawaiian dish rooted in Japan.

< 30 mins
Jessica Brook

RecipeTin Eats’ spicy tuna sushi roll bowls: your favourite sushi in bowl form. — EASY

The SOS Series

Sushi rolls meet poke bowls: RecipeTin Eats’ spicy tuna midweek dinner (or lunch) winner

This midweek riff on sushi rolls is like a poke bowl, starring canned tuna in a creamy, spicy dressing.

< 30 mins
RecipeTin Eats

Budget

Stephanie Alexander’s corn and chorizo frittata

Fresh sweetcorn and spicy chorizo unite in this simple but satisfying frittata, which can be served for breakfast, lunch or dinner – or even taken to a picnic.