Butternut squash pilaf

This rice-based recipe makes a delicious vegetarian dinner option or flavour-packed side dish, with butternut squash, tagine spices and crispy onions

Cucumber & mint relish

This cooling sauce is similar to a raita – perfect for serving as a buffet or dinner party side dish to tame hot curries and spiced meats

Fig, raspberry & cardamom pie

An unusual fruit filling, complemented by Middle-Eastern flavours of rosewater and cardamom, makes for an impressive dinner party dessert

Greek lamb with smoked aubergine & minty broad beans

Lean red meat delivers iron and B vitamins in this protein-packed dinner, with aubergine purée as a delicious alternative to mash

Peach puff pastry tart with almonds

Top puff-pastry with sliced peaches to make this rustic, simple Spanish-style fruit tart – an easy yet attractive dinner party dessert

Stuffed & grilled vegetable bites

These delicious vegetarian tapas bites are filled with creamy ricotta, sundried tomatoes and basil – a perfect dinner party nibble

Vietnamese chicken wraps

Fill soft flour tortillas with pan-fried chicken, lightly pickled cucumber and carrot for an Asian-style lunch or dinner

Pastrami & sweet potato hash

This easy, meaty one-pot makes a no-fuss weeknight dinner – perfect if you need to follow a gluten-free diet

Ham hock burgers

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Pile burger buns high with ready-cooked ham and a fennel, apple and cabbage slaw for a speedy midweek dinner

Summer duck salad

Good Food reader Bradley Taylor shares a light lunch or dinner dish with bold Asian flavours of five-spice, plum sauce and pomegranate

Chocolate & cherry Eton mess

These boozy, indulgent dinner party puddings have layers of meringue, mousse, vanilla cream and lashings of chocolate sauce

Chilled pea soup with frozen mint & malt vinegar

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Serve this silky smooth soup with flavoured ice cubes to keep it chilled – garnish with fresh peas and crispy bacon for a dinner party