Black & white rice salad with cumin-roasted butternut squash

This vibrant Persian side salad is studded with dried fruit, nuts and seeds and finished with crumbled feta – ideal to take along to a Christmas buffet

Prawn & rice noodle stir-fry

This simple, midweek meal is low fat, low calorie and bursting with Asian flavours – it’s ready in under half an hour too

Smoky paprika seafood rice

Savoury smoked paprika gives a real lift to this healthy yet impressive paella-style dish with prawns, baby squid and mussels

Prawn, pineapple & cashew fried rice

Bursting with juicy prawns and pineapple and crunchy cashew nuts, this Asian-style dinner is speedy and satisfying

Steamed white rice

Perfectly fluffy white rice is a staple side dish for many Asian meals – here’s how to get it right every time

Black bean, tofu & avocado rice bowl

Mix up your midweek meals with this vegetarian Mexican brown rice and grilled tofu dinner – swap for chunks of chorizo to make it meaty

Wild salmon with corn & pepper salsa salad

Marinate heart-healthy fish with spices and serve with colourful sweetcorn and avocado – vegetarians can use halloumi instead

Herby rice with roasted veg, chickpeas & halloumi

Stir parsley pesto through brown rice and top with onions, peppers, courgettes and chunks of halloumi cheese for a filling vegetarian dinner

Tamarind aubergine with black rice, mint & feta

Aim to impress vegetarian dinner party guests with a modern meat-free main, flavoured with tangy tamarind paste, chilli and sesame seeds

Poached salmon & asparagus with wild garlic mayonnaise

Bake this fabulous fish dish en papillote for a smart, seasonal main course that looks spectacular when served at the table

Wild garlic chicken Kiev

This classic family favourite gets a gourmet makeover with a wild garlic butter filling and a crunchy panko breadcrumb coating

Nettle gnudi with wild pesto

These Italian dumplings are like light balls of ricotta gnocchi, or the filling for ravioli – use freshly foraged nettles for a simple sauce