Prawn & pomelo salad

Seafood matches perfectly with bittersweet citrus fruit, like pomelo or grapefuit. Add chilli and a tamarind dressing for a bold Thai salad

Hidden heart cake

Slice into this delicious loaf cake and reveal the secret heart design running through the middle – a really romantic bake!

Chicken & avocado sandwich topper

Lean chicken makes a great base for a sandwich. Combine with fresh salad ingredients and a little low-fat mayonnaise

Hummus & avocado sandwich topper

Spruce up hummus with coriander, red onion, tomatoes and lemon and stuff into pitta or serve piled on wholegrain or rye bread

Pear, blue cheese & walnut sandwich topper

The textures and contrasting flavours are what makes this simple lunchtime combination so satisfying. Finish with some peppery watercress

Prawn cocktail sandwich topper

Make classic prawns in mayonnaise healthier – pile onto bread or stuff in a pitta and serve with a crunchy green salad and some dill for extra flavour

Curried egg mayo sandwich topper

Spice up traditional egg mayonnaise with a little curry paste. Serve piled on bread or stuffed in pitta alongside crunchy cucumber, lettuce and spring onion

Bacon, sundried tomato & feta rolls

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Good Food reader Liz Baron shares her take on a party classic. Make your own pastry and fill with a savoury mix

Light-but-lovely lemon & sage roasties

Roast potatoes don’t need to be unhealthy. Use a little rapeseed oil and flavour with citrus and herbs

Balsamic beetroot & shallots

A simple side that uses a handful of ingredients to great effect. Balsamic vinegar brings out the sweet, earthy flavours