Onion bacon fougasse

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A traditional flat, leaf-shaped, French bread – similar to the Italian focaccia. It cooks in just 15 minutes

Chorizo & chickpea stew

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A casual storecupboard Spanish-inspired casserole that can be served in a tapas spread or simply with some toasted bread

Soft-boiled duck egg with bacon & asparagus soldiers

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Boiled egg and soldiers goes grown up, with pancetta and asparagus sourdough fingers and creamy duck eggs

Asparagus soup

A super-green and super-tasty vegetable soup with a few simple ingredients, including spinach and shallots

Meatball & mozzarella bake

All-in-one traybake suppers couldn’t be easier – throw this Italian-style beef, tomato and focaccia dish together in no time

Cured ham & remoulade tartines

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This dressing works brilliantly with crisp cucumber and fennel. You could serve the remoulade as a starter with liver pâté, too

Melty onion toasts

Make the onion topping for this simple gastropub-style starter up to two days ahead

Ricotta, fig & prosciutto crostini

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Little Italian toasts topped with creamy cheese, sweet fruit and salty ham – a killer combination to be served as a nibble

Rabbit & mushroom hotpot

Despite having only a few ingredients, this take on a Lancashire hotpot is packed with flavour

Leek & mustard vinaigrette with Carmarthen ham

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Chef Stephen Terry showcases the best Welsh ingredients in this prepare-ahead dinner party starter

Broad bean bruschetta

Perfect for a rustic lunch or snack, this posh beans on toast is perfect to impress guests

Prawn bruschetta skewers

Enjoy a lazy lunch in the garden with these low-fat, prepare-ahead skewers – perfect for sharing