http://cuisine.com.au/recipe-finder/lunch-recipes Lunch can be more exciting than a sandwich! Great recipes for home, work, and away. en-au http://cuisine.com.au/recipe/Artichoke-tartlets Properly prepared, artichokes need not be a prickly issue. http://cuisine.com.au/recipe/Chicken-and-rice-paper-rolls A barbecued chicken can be used in this recipe if you're short of time. You'll be surprised how popular sweet chilli sauce is when you present a plate of these to the younger set. http://cuisine.com.au/recipe/braised-duck-legs-with-carrots-and-bubble-and-squeak The important point was that the legs rested on a thick bed of vegetables, chicken stock was poured over and the dish was not covered. As the legs slowly cooked, the carrots and onions absorbed some of the juices given off by the legs, and the stock reduced to a sticky moistness by the time the legs were meltingly tender. http://cuisine.com.au/recipe/braised-duck-legs-with-carrots-and-bubble-and-squeak The important point was that the legs rested on a thick bed of vegetables, chicken stock was poured over and the dish was not covered. As the legs slowly cooked, the carrots and onions absorbed some of the juices given off by the legs, and the stock reduced to a sticky moistness by the time the legs were meltingly tender. http://cuisine.com.au/recipe/Marys-rabbit-pie My mother would have used any rabbit caught by my grandpa, and the pie would have had more or less meat in it accordingly. A farmed rabbit would yield more meat than is really needed for this dish. Any resulting extra filling could be reheated on another occasion in a small gratin dish. http://cuisine.com.au/recipe/Pappardelle-with-peas-lettuce-and-prosciutto Drain cooked pasta in a colander over the sink. Don't rinse it - the precious sauce-catching starch will disappear down the sink. As mentioned earlier, a few tablespoons of the cooking water can be used to thin a too-thick sauce. http://cuisine.com.au/recipe/Orecchiette-with-currants-broccoli-and-pine-nuts Drain cooked pasta in a colander over the sink. Don't rinse it - the precious sauce-catching starch will disappear down the sink. As mentioned earlier, a few tablespoons of the cooking water can be used to thin a too-thick sauce. http://cuisine.com.au/recipe/Fettuccine-with-zucchini-lemon-and-ricotta-with-fried-almonds Drain cooked pasta in a colander over the sink. Don't rinse it - the precious sauce-catching starch will disappear down the sink. As mentioned earlier, a few tablespoons of the cooking water can be used to thin a too-thick sauce. http://cuisine.com.au/recipe/fish-with-fennel-and-peas At Fifteen the roasted sea bass came on a bed of beautifully sticky braised fennel combined with fresh peas. The grilled sole was perfection and with it an unknown marsh grass, tender and sweet, and succulent spring greens. Here is a local adaptation. http://cuisine.com.au/recipe/Circassian-chicken-salad The chicken recipe that follows is my version of a classic Turkish dish. It has been very popular at my lunch parties. This is best made the day before. Store covered in the refrigerator and bring to room temperature at least 30 minutes before serving.