Chunky cucumber raita

A herby yogurt dip to serve with curry recipes and spiced food. If you want to make this sauce ahead, keep the cucumber separate until the last minute

Curried cashew dip

Just blitz cashews, coconut and curry spices for an easy vegan dip that's perfect for any party table. Serve with chicken skewers or fluffy naan bread

Hot wings

Who doesn't love hot wings? They're the perfect help-yourself starter. These are roasted to give them that distinctive crunch and glazed with soy and Sriracha

Homemade noodle pot

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Whip up this noodle pot in just 15 minutes for a great low-calorie lunch. Vary it with a teaspoon of curry powder or half a teaspoon of Thai red curry paste

Chorizo & barley stew

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

This storecupboard stew with spicy chorizo and tenderstem broccoli makes a great midweek family meal. An easy, hearty option that anyone can whip up

Smoked mackerel kedgeree with soft-boiled eggs

A truly classic comfort food recipe, this smoked mackerel kedgeree takes just 10 minutes to prep. Top with soft-boiled eggs and plenty of spices

Hoppers

These coconut-laced, rice flour pancakes filled with curry and topped with the sweet-spicy sambol and fruity chutney are perfect for a Sri Lankan feast

Leek seeni sambol

A traditional Sri Lankan vegan curry that makes the perfect accompaniment to hoppers and a variety of veggie curries, made with leeks, coconut and cinnamon

Tandoori trout

Oily fish such as trout is a great source of vitamin D, so why not serve up this spicy fillet with a cooling chutney? A healthy main meal the whole family can enjoy

Groucho Club crab cakes

Barney Desmazery takes these simple crab cakes, seasoned with Thai spices and served with sweet chilli sauce, from the Soho club and into your dinner-party repertoire – best of all, they won't take long in the kitchen

Roasted aloo gobi

This extra special vegan curry uses roasted cauliflower and potatoes to bring out their flavour. You can also serve as a side to meat curries

Sweet potato noodle soup

This curry-spiced sweet potato and butternut squash soup with creamy coconut milk uses convenient supermarket ingredients to create a satisfying supper