Floating islands with caramel sauce

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

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

Cantabrian prawn cocktail

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

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

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

Roasted balsamic cauliflower

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

Braised baby leeks

Tender vegetables are braised with chicken stock and thyme for a healthy, low-fat side dish