Pickled onions

Preserved shallots in malt vinegar make a classic condiment that will never get old. Beautiful with cheese and cold meats

Smoked salmon taramasalata

This Greek dip is an original way to use up leftover smoked salmon and works well on a sharing mezze platter

Red rice & chicken salad with pomegranate & feta

Use ready-roasted chicken to shred into your salad and pack up any leftovers for lunch the next day

Green bean & mustard pickle

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Got a glut of runner beans, or just fancy a twist on classic English piccalilli? This low-fat preserve is great with ham or in cheese sandwiches

Romano peppers stuffed with paneer & peas

Sweet, juicy Romano peppers are ideal for
filling as this Indian-influenced dish so tastily proves

Sticky spiced red cabbage

This colourful dish will complement any
festive main course. Toss any leftovers with a drizzle
of olive oil and serve with
cold cuts, pâté or cheese

Cracked black pepper & figgy bread

A fiery hit that goes well with cheese

Frosted courgette & lemon cake

This luscious cake is lemony and light, with an extra citrus kick from the lemon syrup drizzle

Pasta con il pesto alla Trapanese (Tomato and almond pesto)

Carmelita Caruana celebrates the tastes of Sicily with this delicious vegetarian summer pasta

Family meals: Easy fish cakes

These freezable and simple-to-make fish patties are ideal as a family meal or can be made and frozen individually as a quick last-minute kids supper, from toddlers to teens

Cheesy spinach bake

Add some glamour to your lunchbox with this smart vegetarian recipe

Roast chicken with peppers & feta

For a casual summer lunch, try this Mediterranean roast with chickpeas, vegetables and salty Greek cheese