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

Chicken liver parfait with sultanas & raisins

Making your own paté is an extra-special touch- this version is flavoured with wine, cream, garlic and sage

Asparagus & Parmesan pastries

A chef’s favourite treat is ready-rolled pastry. Perfect for a quick, easy, impressive supper, at any time of year

Little blueberry puddings with lemon curd sauce

These little puds look deceptively sweet, but they contain a sponge bursting with berries and the sauce is deliciously tangy

Lacquered duck with grilled figs

The sweet, rich flavour of chargrilled figs combined with pungent spices is spectacular with duck – serve simply with a peppery leaf salad