Corn & black bean salsa

This fresh, tangy side dish will be the perfect addition to any barbecue

Open mackerel sandwich with fennel slaw

Take a Scandinavian approach, with an open sarnie made with rye bread and topped with smoked fish, raw fennel, capers and cream cheese

Stuffed chicken with lemon, capers & chilli

Stuff chicken breasts with cream cheese, lemon and capers and serve on a bed of garlicky tomato sauce

The ultimate makeover: Fish pie

This traditionally high-fat comfort food favourite has been transformed into a heart-healthy dish

Poached & smoked salmon pâté with bagel toasts

A chunky fish terrine that’s easy to make and delicious with toasted sweet bagels

Creamy risotto layer cake

A perfect veggie main that goes brilliantly with traditional Christmas accompaniments

Roast chicken with grappa

A glamorous, comforting dish which works just as well with white wine if you don’t have grappa

Pasta ‘ncasciata (Aubergine wrapped pasta dome)

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Carmelita Caruana’s celebrates the tastes of Sicily with this impressive pasta dome – superb for entertaining

Rösti Bolognese pie

This continental version of a classic cottage pie is a sneaky way of getting children to eat more vegetables

Laura’s fruity chutney

Chutney is one of the easiest preserves to make – and its punchy flavours bring out the best in cheese and cold meats

Cheesy leek & potato pie

This pie is made like an extra-large pasty, so you don’t need a special dish or ring

Aubergines & feta with chilli

Delicious served with triangles of toasted pitta bread, hummus and fresh mint