you are there to help us remember why it's good to pause and take a breath. Here is a collection of simple lunch recipes that are easy, satisfying and – most of all – worth stopping for.

## SESAME CHICKEN WITH QUICK KIMCHI

_This recipe combines two of my favourite things: the first is delicious sesame chicken (like they sell at my local Chinese takeaway) and the second is kimchi, which is definitely the 'in' thing right now. People have eaten kimchi for centuries, but it's finally made it on to the menu at my local lunch stop-off and at last it's getting the recognition it deserves. I love its bold flavour, which pairs well with the subtlety of the chicken. Even better, this is my quick version of kimchi,Top with the remaining cheese.

**8.** Place under the preheated grill for 2–3 minutes, or until dark golden in colour. Alternatively, cook the rarebit in the hot oven for 10–15 minutes until golden.

**9.** Meanwhile, mix the salad with the dressing and season if you like. Serve with the hot rarebit.

## FENUGREEK PARATHAS

_These parathas are an homage to those mashed potato lovers who always make too much mash. I always make too much mash, my sister always makes too much mash, and we all spend an afternoon trying to work out what to do with the leftovers. Well, this is a great way to savour that extra mash, and using a block of ready-made puff pastry lets you make the easiest fenugreek parathas ever. Served with cool yoghurt and a