Spiced smoked haddock fish cakes

Get the best bite with these extra-crunchy haddock fish cakes

Ken Hom’s stir-fried chicken with chillies & basil

A traditional Thai dish packed with aromatic flavours, that's easy to prepare and packed with aromatic flavour

Cranberry & marzipan baked apples

A new take on baked apples, great served with clotted cream or custard

Pear, hazelnut & chocolate cake

Moist, fruity pear, hazelnut and chocolate cake – try it warm with cream as a teatime treat

Broccoli soup with crispy croutons & goat’s cheese

For an ideal lunch or starter, try this warming broccoli soup

Paneer in herby tomato sauce

Try this healthier take on a tikka masala and enjoy the flavour without the calories

Steamed salmon in the microwave

Try a Chinese New Year feast with steamed fish

Potato salad with curried mayo

This salad, with a creamy coronation chicken-style dressing, makes a great buffet dish for New Year’s Day

Fresh tomato chutney

A fresh Indian accompaniment that goes well with naan bread dippers or poppadums – good for a New Year or Diwali buffet

Mushroom stroganoff on toast

Chestnut mushrooms in a creamy sauce on delicious wholegrain toast – ready in around 10 minutes