Sweet & sour prawns

Transform prawns into a takeaway treat – sweet & sour prawns – in less time than it would take to have it delivered. Alternatively, try with chicken if you prefer

Herby fish fingers with Chinese-style rice

This healthy, gluten-free lunch or dinner supplies a balance of carbs and protein, making it perfect for refuelling after exercise

Pineapple fried rice

Add chunks of fresh pineapple to fried rice to transform it into something special. Serve on its own for a family dinner, or as part of a Chinese banquet

Beef with mangetout & cashews

Fire up your wok to make this speedy Chinese beef with mangetout and cashew nuts. A tasty dish for the whole family, it takes just 15 minutes to make

White chocolate fortune cookies

Bake these homemade fortune cookies for New Year's Eve. While they require a bit of effort, they'll keep keen cooks in the family entertained, and the results are seriously impressive

Easy beef in black bean sauce

Try this simple stir-fry using tender rump steak, peppers, ginger, chilli and garlic. Opt for a good quality black bean sauce  – it will make all the difference

Steam-fried bao buns (Sheng jian bao)

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

This street food dim sum from Beijing is an authentic type of bao bun that puffs up in the pan. You can fill with minced chicken, pork or prawns if you don't want to go veggie

Chilli pork spare ribs

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Juicy spare ribs braised with a chilli and hoisin sauce that make a succulent side dish to any Chinese feast

Fried stuffed cucumbers

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Inspired by Fujian cuisine, these fried cucumbers stuffed with beautifully seasoned pork mince are a tasty way to one of your five-a-day

Minced soy pork with rice noodles

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This recipe uses two types of soy – light for seasoning, dark for its rich caramel colour