Plum & almond pastry

This open fruit tart looks and tastes fantastic for very little effort – frangipane flavours complement sugar plums

Raspberry cordial

Preserve the flavours of a batch of raspberries in this refreshing concentrated drink – delicious with soda on ice

Marinated feta in thyme & chilli oil

Pack salty Greek cheese into jars with olive oil, thyme, tomatoes, artichokes and olives – mop up the goodness with bread

Chicken katsu

Katsu is a Japanese method of breadcrumbing chicken- this version is served with a rich curry sauce

Spicy African chicken stew

Cayenne pepper and Scotch bonnet chillies give this boldly flavoured peanut casserole a fiery kick

Greek lamb with potatoes & olives

Entertain the easy way with this quick-to-prepare rustic one-pot – just serve with crusty bread

Coconut tart

The filling of this tart ends up a like a gorgeous, sweet, coconut macaroon. Perfect with a dollop of whipped cream

Tomato, cucumber & coriander salad

A fresh and colourful salad to brighten up any barbecue or buffet – no matter what the weather

Blueberry & pecan oaties

Make double the quantity of this fruity cookie dough and freeze, so delicious home-baked biscuits are always close at hand

Melon & rose granita

Granitas are half way between a drink and a sorbet – the mixture is so refreshing and the texture icy enough to eat with a teaspoon