Herbed chicken skewers

A superhealthy chicken dish with a ‘no-cook’ relish

Pumpkin & potato gratin

An brilliant vegetarian twist on the classic French dish of potato gratin – you can also make it ahead

Pasta & mixed peppers with walnut & lemon pesto

A wheat-free main course, packed with peppers and nutty pesto

Spiced paneer

Indian cheese paneer makes a great vegetarian dish as it holds its form – flavour with fenugreek and garam masala

Crispy chicken & apple slaw

Breaded chicken needn’t be greasy – this oven-baked version with vegetable accompaniments is diet-friendly

Baked goat’s cheese with hazelnut crust & balsamic onions

This simple breaded cheese can be made ahead and frozen, ready to use as a starter for a dinner party with friends

Reindeer cupcakes

Kids will love making these cute Christmas cupcakes from Planet Cake

Hot-smoked salmon salad with a chilli lemon dressing

This delicious salad is thrown together in minutes to make a fresh, seasonal dish that’s stylish enough for entertaining

Crab salsa crostini

Bite-sized canapés, ideal for a wedding or celebration

Tandoori tilapia with spicy sweet potato mash & tomato salad

This Indian-influenced grilled fish supper packs in all of your five-a-day in one mildly spiced, light dish

Macarons

Edd Kimber, champion of BBC's Great British Bake Off, shares his expert knowledge for baking picture-perfect macarons

Tandoori spiced sea bream

Simple to prep but with pretty special results, this Indian-inspired menu from MasterChef winner Dhruv Baker makes a romantic meal for two