Garlic prawns with Asian puy lentils

Don’t dismiss lentils too quickly – they’re filling, healthy and easy to combine with other flavours, as this dish proves.

Watercress & chicken stir-fry

Forget packet sauces, this will give you a real taste of the orient.

Crab, avocado & herby hollandaise tarts

These versatile crab tarts are perfect for Christmas or celebratory meals

Noodle bowl salad

Fresh and healthy salad for picnic fare

Monkfish with lemon dressing

Raymond Blanc's monkfish is superbly lemony and finished with almonds and coriander. Swap the dressing for rocket wilted in a little olive oil and water if you prefer

Cheesecake bombe with summer fruits

This summery pudding is deliciously light, although it’s hard to believe there’s no cream in it!

Ultimate kedgeree

There are a million versions of kedgeree, but we reckon this is the best and easiest of the lot

Fish cakes with vegetables

For an authentic flavour try Ken Hom’s fish cakes with vegetables, straight from the markets of Hong Kong

Tomato & tamarind fish curry

Use a sustainable white fish like hake and serve up this healthy, Indian spice-pot with green beans and coriander

Mexican bean chilli

The secret ingredient in this chipotle-spiced, beef chilli con carne is a storecupboard favourite – baked beans

Crispy chocolate fridge cake

Packed with biscuits, sultanas, puffed rice and lots of chocolate, these refrigerator bars are ideal for a kids’ party

Cardamom butter chicken

A homemade curry to rival your favourite Indian takeaway – a rich blend of spices mixed with creamy ghee