Noodle broth with Thai flavours

A spicy, nourishing soup packed full of vegetables and Asian flavours – rice noodles help keep the fat and calories low

Chorizo & apple sausage rolls

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Puff pastry bites with a spicy kick – team Spanish paprika sausage with sweet apple and top with poppy seeds

Chicken Marengo

Try a chicken casserole with a difference and whip up this version with mushrooms, olives, tomato and parsley

Prawn cocktail salad

A seafood pot to whip up in a flash – the lettuce, avocado and tomatoes provide three of your 5-a-day

Spaghetti with cherry tomato & black olive sauce

A healthy, vegetarian pasta dish with tomatoes, capers, olives and lots of basil

Strawberries with lime & long pepper syrup

Citrussy and sweet with a little bit of heat, this new twist on berries with balsamic and pepper is best served with cream

Crab, spring onion & pancetta slice

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This spin on surf-and-turf will go down a treat as a starter or nibble – the lemon crème fraîche base is flavoured with mint and parsley

English mustard sauce

A creamy accompaniment to roast meats, fish or salads, this tangy sauce contains shallots, bay leaves and white wine

Passion fruit teacup puddings

Cook these steamed sponge puddings in small, sturdy ramekins and serve in little china cups when entertaining

Melanzane parmigiana

This classic bake with tomato, aubergine and vegetarian mozzarella and Parmesan-style cheese is ideal for entertaining