Boondi raita

Try this simple Indian side featuring boondi – small deep-fried chickpea flour balls – in yogurt with mint and cumin

Custard buns

Get clever with custard and make these gorgeous custard buns. Serve with fresh or roasted fruit if you like for a sweet breakfast or afternoon treat

Open Greek-style salad sandwiches

Enjoy these open Greek-style salad sandwiches with feta, olives and tomatoes for lunch or a snack. They’re perfect for summertime al fresco dining

Ribboned courgette salad

This salad takes just 10 minutes to create and is full of chickpeas, courgette, sweetcorn and feta. It’s substantial enough to enjoy on its own, or serve it as a summery side

Hot smoked salmon grain bowl with dill yogurt

Enjoy this quick and easy smoked salmon grain bowl with beetroot, radish and cucumber. Pull it together in just 20 minutes and top with dill yogurt

Waldorf salad chicory bites

Pair these Waldorf salad chicory bites with a glass of fizz for a garden party. Quick nibbles like these will go down well and are super-simple to prep

Spiced chicken hotpot

Add gentle spicing and apricots to elevate this chicken casserole to a dish reminiscent of a Moroccan tagine. It’s healthy too, with four of your 5-a-day

Marble traybake

Get creative with Jane Dunn’s marble traybake, with vanilla and chocolate sponges and swirled buttercream. It’s a sweet treat the whole family will love

Fried chicken

Try Melissa Thompson’s favourite method for cooking fried chicken inspired by the cooks she met while delving into this history of this classic dish

BBQ halloumi fajita skewers

Love fajitas? These grilled halloumi versions will be a winner. Cooking the cheese, peppers and onions on the barbecue imparts a smoky flavour