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Butternut squash + carrot soup

As the weather changes and temperature, warming soups at lunchtimes suddenly become much more appealing. Roasting the butternut squash and carrots here makes them deliciously sweet and caramelised and topping…

Not all fat is created equal

This piece was written by one of our contributors; medical student and MSc in public health and clinical nutrition graduate – Rebecca Fox Did you know? There are different types…

Cheese + courgette scones

One of my favourite recipes from the Lunch Box Club archives is the sun-dried tomato scones – did you try them? If you didn’t, I’d thoroughly recommend giving them a…

Mental health + the pandemic

Minding your mental health – whilst living through a pandemic This piece was written by one of our contributors; Ireland-trained medical doctor – Ciara Kelly. 2020. It has been a…

Chickpea caesar salad

with avocado and rye croutons The caesar salad gets an upgrade! This one doesn’t have any chicken or anchovies or egg – in fact, it’s completely vegan! The smoky roasted…

Banana pancakes

Pancakes have been done time and time again, and, for many, have become a weekend staple. They’re so easy to throw together, and if you’ve got a few overripe bananas,…

Veggie lasagne

Lasagne is such a crowd pleaser! But you know, it doesn’t need the meat to make it delicious. Making a tomato sauce with hearty lentils and adding layers or roasted…

Lentil stuffed aubergines

Aubergines have a pretty bad rap, don’t you think? If they’re not cooked right, they can be pretty bland and the texture a little ‘off’, but this recipe roasts them…

Sweet potato + couscous salad

with avocado and feta A simple salad that is anything but when it comes to flavour. Hearty couscous, fresh kale, creamy avocado and salty feta make for one delicious lunch.…

Pregnancy, Labour and the Delivery Suite – What can the anaesthetist offer?

This piece was written by one of our contributors; consultant anaesthetist – Anna Williams. You couldn’t fail to be alarmed at times by the representation of labour and delivery so…