Sticky banana waffles

A nutty way to spruce up a tub of ice cream

Lemon & coriander couscous

Impress your friends with this zesty couscous side salad

Plaice in a hot vinaigrette

This healthy fish dish makes for a tasty midweek meal

Pumpkin & parsnip cassoulet

This warming dish is perfect for a weekend get-together

Sizzled lamb chops & courgettes

A great one-person meal, or easily doubled for a barbecue with friends

Watermelon gin spritzer

A refreshing cocktail – perfect for a summer evening in the garden

Toffee fig pies

Figs are delicious when in season and this easy recipe gives them a lovely sweet edge. Perfect with a touch of cream.

Red cabbage slaw with griddled chicken

This tangy dish is a breeze

Ham & pineapple melt

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A quick and satisfyingly melty snack

Spicy prawn poppadoms

These are some of the quickest canapes to make, but are best made to order to prevent the poppadoms from going soft