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

Strawberry & rose sorbet

A ruby-red iced dessert with subtle floral hints – a refreshing end to spicy meals

Orange blossom Bellinis

A citrus burst in a cocktail glass. Your guests will love these delicate tipples with Prosecco or Champagne fizz

Cucumber salad

A cooling raita-style yogurt dip with refreshing cucumber, mint, lemon and fennel seeds

Melanzane parmigiana

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

Coriander potato cakes with mango chutney

Herby patties with a fresh green salad and fruity relish – a thrifty and healthy supper for two that can be easily doubled

Chipotle black bean soup with lime-pickled onions

Use storecupboard pulses in this healthy, Mexican-inspired soup – freshen it up with sweet onions, coriander and soured cream