Dressed allotment salad

This late-summer salad makes use of veg you can easily grow yourself

Mild chilli & bean pasta bake

Whip up a healthy chilli and bean pasta meal that's full of fibre and vitamin B

Seriously good spiced fruit compote

Serve as it is, or with a dollop of mind-that-waistline mascarpone

Peppered duck with vanilla mash, pea & wild mushroom ragout

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A bistro-style dish of rare duck with Marsala jus, creamy mashed potatoes and sweet peas

Cappuccino cake

Coffee mornings were made for this moreish cappuccino cake, and it’s ready in under an hour

Bombay potato & spinach pies

These spicy filo pies are ideal for a lunch with salad or as part of a buffet

Velvety duck liver parfait

A little parfait makes Christmas complete, try making your own with Barney’s festive recipe

Thai shredded chicken & runner bean salad

This low-fat yet satisfying salad is full of authentic Asian flavour and will add plenty of zing to al fresco dining

Big egg, bacon & bean salad

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A substantial ‘almost-Niçoise’ that goes with just about anything, and won’t get soggy on the way to the picnic

Watermelon & feta salad with crispbread

A cool, refreshing combo for warm summer evenings

Pissaladière

This is a gorgeous oniony tart made like a pizza – it makes a great starter or lunch, hot or cold.

Foccaccia rolls

Team these rustic bread rolls with a selection of antipasti or your favourite Italian fare