Parmesan-baked ricotta with tomato, olive & basil salad

This impressive starter is perfect for entertaining guests and can be made ahead for extra ease

The ultimate makeover: Chocolate mousse

This sophisticated dessert is great for a dinner party, or for a lighter family pud use ordinary dark chocolate with less cocoa solids

Speedy tuna pasta salad

A quick pasta using leftovers from the night before. Makes a great packed lunch

Mozzarella beef wraps

A delicious, stress-free way to cook steak for a crowd

Crushed new potatoes

Make more of new potatoes with Gordon’s summery side dish. As easy to adjust for one as for a crowd

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

Hey presto paella

Paella in a rush with all of the flavour

Peppered lamb & minty butter bean mash

Make the perfect supper for friends in just 30 minutes

Cauliflower with shrimps

Simple cauliflower recipe with shrimps, great served with baked or grilled fish

Beanburger puffs

A satisfying cross between a sausage roll and a beanburger, with a creamy texture and tangy flavour

Scary Halloween jelly

Trick or treat time! This kids' party dessert may look gruesome, but the eyeballs and fingers are all sweet and fruity bites

Italian bean & olive salad

A superhealthy side salad, packed full of vitamin C and perfect for al fresco eating