Melty onion toasts

Make the onion topping for this simple gastropub-style starter up to two days ahead

Creamy pesto chicken with roasted tomatoes

A fast and filling, all-in-one chicken dish

Crisp-topped sprouts

Spruce up your usual sprouts and add crunch and crispiness with a bread and almond-based topping

Cheese & chilli naans

Ready in under 20 minutes and a perfect accompaniment to other Indian dishes such as dhal

Steamed mussels with leeks, thyme & bacon

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A bistro-style starter for two. Mop up the juices with crusty bread, or make it into a main with chunky chips

Warm chicken liver salad

Choose chicken livers for a substantial meaty salad that’s low in fat and full of nutrients

Smoked salmon & avocado

Rustle up this smart, yet simple, starter in just 5 minutes

Aussie burgers

The Aussie way to serve burgers, perfect for summer BBQs

Buttery chilli prawns

Spicy seafood is a really versatile dish for sharing – make sure there’s plenty of bread for the juices

Curried squash, lentil & coconut soup

Flavour up butternut squash with Indian spices for this warming and healthy vegetarian soup

Ricotta, fig & prosciutto crostini

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Little Italian toasts topped with creamy cheese, sweet fruit and salty ham – a killer combination to be served as a nibble

Quinoa stew with squash, prunes & pomegranate

Get a dose of iron and protein from this healthy, squash casserole that’s full of texture and flavour