Crispy Mongolian lamb

Braise lamb breast with aromatics then grill until crisp and serve with noodles for a cheap but chic meal for two

Duck breasts with redcurrant & onion relish

A simple homemade relish really makes this dish really special, complementing the duck to perfection

Shredded sesame chicken pancakes with spiced plum sauce

Cook your roast chicken with honey and five-spice glaze then serve with a Chinese-style fruit sauce and pancakes

Sticky duck-dogs with chopped mango slaw & Chinese crisps

Serve shredded hoisin duck in hot dog rolls with crunchy Asian slaw and pancakes baked into tortilla-style homemade chips

Hoisin beef with crispy noodle cake

Marinade sirloin steak in Chinese sauce, then serve with an omelette-like, egg noodle patty with vegetables

Sticky duck with Chinese pickled radishes

Make the most of this turnip-like vegetable by stir-frying the green leaves and pickling the veg – serve with rich Asian-spiced meat

Chilli beef with broccoli & oyster sauce

Marinate a cheaper cut like rump steak to tenderise the meat then stir fry with vegetables and rich Chinese flavours

Steamed sea bass with black bean sauce

Chinese meals don’t need to be eaten out of a takeaway carton – this special fish dish makes a smart dinner for two

Crunchy Asian cabbage & prawn salad

This no-cook main course is packed full of good-for-you ingredients

Five-spice beef with black bean sauce & bok choi

Try this Asian-inspired beef dish and find out why Chinese five-spice is a store cupboard must-have. It’s versatile, easy to use and delicious

Cantonese steeped chicken

Prepare this Chinese meal ahead to enjoy a relaxed dinner with friends – it’s served at room temperature

Salt & pepper prawns

Use Sichuan peppercorns to flavour shellfish with a celery-like taste, then create a Chinese-style chilli garlic dip