Fragrant vegetable & cashew biryani

A delicious vegetarian main dish or accompaniment to another curry, ideal for a curry buffet or spicy feast

Artichoke, bacon & cheese tart

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Perfect for lunch or a light supper with a tomato or leaf salad – make your own pastry if you like

Naan dippers with fresh mint & coriander raita

The perfect start to an Indian buffet, this refreshing dip is sure to have your guests digging in – ideal for New Year’s Day

Bombay potato & spinach pies

These spicy filo pies are ideal for a lunch with salad or as part of a buffet

BBQ chicken & coleslaw

A good chicken recipe for budding Jamie Olivers to get stuck into. Learn to make a tasty BBQ marinade which can be used on other meats

Saddle of lamb stuffed with ratatouille

Lamb and ratatouille were made for each other, and this is the dish to make when autumn vegetables are at their peak

Pane di tre sorelle

Make a loaf of real Italian country bread – it’s made with three grains, hence the title

Smoked salmon & bean dip with crispy pittas

The pittas become crunchy in the oven making them unbelievably moreish

Salt & pepper prawns

Use Sichuan peppercorns to flavour shellfish with a celery-like taste, then create a Chinese-style chilli garlic dip

Grilled salmon tacos with chipotle lime yogurt

Grill healthy fish with chipotle spice then serve with cabbage salad, coriander and chilli in soft tortillas

Sweet potato & goat’s cheese ravioli

Fresh pasta is incredibly satisfying to make and far easier than you may think

Balsamic steaks with peppercorn wedges

Freeze single portions of sirloin steak and chips so you have a home-cooked meal within minutes of getting home