Smoked haddock, spinach & potato cakes

These are lovely, creamy, light fishcakes, but their lack of stodginess makes them tricky to handle, so persevere

Pumpkin & potato gratin

An brilliant vegetarian twist on the classic French dish of potato gratin – you can also make it ahead

Minty aubergine & goat’s cheese

A delicious vegetarian main meal which adds a dash of mint to aubergines

Pasta & mixed peppers with walnut & lemon pesto

A wheat-free main course, packed with peppers and nutty pesto

Lamb chops with Indian spices

One of the top-selling dishes at London’s Tamarind restaurant, Alfred Prasad creates an Indian-inspired lamb dish, served with fresh mint

Boozy chocolate bombes

Showstopping individual coffee sponges with hidden mousse, and a Baileys and white chocolate topping – stunning!

Spiced paneer

Indian cheese paneer makes a great vegetarian dish as it holds its form – flavour with fenugreek and garam masala

Soured cream bundt cake with butter glaze

Soured cream makes for a light and moist pretty, ring-shaped cake that’s offset by a creamy, crunchy drizzle

Crispy chicken & apple slaw

Breaded chicken needn’t be greasy – this oven-baked version with vegetable accompaniments is diet-friendly

Turkey crown with roast garlic & pancetta

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

With no bones to contend with, a turkey crown is easier to carve than a whole bird and the pancetta slices keep the roasted meat succulent