Spiced Christmas piccallili

A sweet, sharp pickle is a must-have at Christmas, and homemade is always superior to shop-bought. Be sure to wear gloves when preparing the beetroot to avoid purple-stained fingers!

Mozzarella & pickled radicchio

I have adapted this recipe from my mate James Ferguson. He used to cook it at the Towpath Cafe on London’s Regent’s Canal, where he served the mozzarella with some lovely pickled radicchio and pangrattato breadcrumbs, and it was delicious. You had the gentle softness of the cheese and the silkiness of the radicchio with a lovely toasty crunch on top. For this recipe I would always pick a buffalo mozzarella over a burrata.

Watermelon sashimi

Create a starter or snack that everyone can enjoy, a vegan take on sashimi where roasted watermelon is served like traditional raw tuna

Thyme & peach bruschetta with ricotta & pistachios

Make this summery starter with in-season peaches. You can omit the chilli if you prefer less heat

Halloumi, lentil & all the herbs salad

Make this delicious halloumi and lentil salad for a quick and easy midweek meal. It’s customisable with lots of soft herbs – use any you have to hand

Coconut & coriander tofu noodle bowl

Make the most of any past-its-best coriander in this zingy noodle bowl. Feel free to swap udon for rice noodles, or tofu for chicken, if you prefer

Pickled blackberry & ricotta salad

Bring a sweet tang to salad with pickled blackberries. They provide a lovely contrast to the creamy ricotta, and the addition of beetroot adds deeper flavour and a pop of colour

Miso mackerel rice bowl with pickled cucumber

Flavour mackerel fillets in a miso, soy and honey marinade and serve with pickled cucumber, spring onions, radish and sushi rice – ideal for a speedy supper

Spiced cottage pie

Give dinner a twist with this warmly spiced version of a cottage pie, finished with a chilli-spiked mash and fresh red onion, coriander and more chilli

Masala fish

Add aromatic spices to crispy fish batter for a tasty twist on fish & chips. It’s a great dish when you have a little more time to make a special dish

Coconut & cardamom traybake

Combine the moreish flavours of coconut and cardamom to make this terrific traybake. With a comforting, squidgy texture, it’s more of a ‘pudding cake’

Vegan sushi (kappa maki)

Make these Japanese cucumber sushi rolls to serve as canapés or a snack. You could also add lettuce, or herbs such as chives or basil