Chicken & mushroom hot-pot

Get the kids in the kitchen to help use up leftover cooked chicken in this hearty pie topped with slices of potato

Floating islands with caramel sauce

Fluffy poached meringue is served over a rich crème anglaise in this classic dinner party dessert

Cantabrian prawn cocktail

King prawns and crabmeat pair beautifully in this Spanish seafood starter, with a zesty mayonnaise dressing

Grilled miso salmon with rice noodles

Glaze succulent salmon fillets, then serve on a bed of noodles and beansprouts for an easy and quick dinner party main

Soused red cabbage

Pickle thinly sliced red cabbage with cider vinegar, bay leaves and rosemary for a tangy side dish – perfect with lamb or duck

Butternut chilli

This Mexican stew is hearty enough to satisfy both vegetarians and meat eaters, with butternut squash, black beans and juicy tomatoes

Morello cherry & almond traybake

This fruity cake uses ground rice and almond extract for a cheaper bake – perfect for a cake sale or as a teatime treat

Orange & coriander drizzle cake

This fruity bake has a whole orange whizzed up and added to the batter for a zesty teatime treat

Roasted balsamic cauliflower

Roast florets of cauliflower with chilli and garlic for a healthy vegetarian side dish

Spiced beetroot & feta tarts with tahini-dressed leaves

Turn root vegetables and puff pastry into a stunning vegetarian starter or main with coriander, cumin and harissa