Pilau with peas

This spicy rice serves eight so is ideal if you’ve got friends coming over for curry

Roast summer vegetables & chickpeas

A summery tomato-based stew, packed with veg and perfect to make ahead

Gujarati cabbage with coconut & potato

This superhealthy, stir-fried side makes a tasty vegetarian supper served with rice and dhal

Avocado & citrus dip with spicy spuds & tortilla chips

Perfect feed-a-crowd nibbles to keep everyone happy while you’re barbecuing

Butternut & harissa hummus

Roast pumpkin with plenty of garlic then blitz into a Moroccan-style dip with spicy harissa and sesame paste

Feta tacos with guacamole

Feta cheese and coriander add a fresh new twist to guacamole, turning a quick meal into something special and oozing with
flavour

Spiced rice with kippers & poached eggs

Similar to kedgeree, this dish has lovely runny egg yolks rather than hard-boiled. A great supper or brunch

Tikka skewers

Veggies needn’t feel left out at barbecues with these Indian-spiced kebabs

Squash, feta & pine nut tart

Ready-made puff pastry makes it easy to go meat free – top with spicy harissa paste, salty cheese, sweet pumpkin and mint

Sweet pineapple & chilli chutney

A fruity, spicy pickle to contrast with hot savoury recipes – add the chilli seeds if you can handle the heat!

Turmeric pilau with golden onions

This side dish can be part-cooked in the kitchen, then quickly tossed together in a wok over the coals on the barbie

Fresh mint & choc chip ice cream

Classic combo, mint choc chip goes luxury with fresh leaves, big dark chocolate chunks and vanilla seeds