Imam bayildi with BBQ lamb & tzatziki

There are hundreds of versions of this Turkish aubergine dish. It is authentically quite oily, but reduce the oil if you prefer

Pecan toffee meringue with mulled pears

A great dinner party centre piece you can make ahead

Beet, spinach & goat’s cheese couscous

Perfect for packed lunches, this colourful, filling salad transports really well

Layered hummus, tabbouleh & feta picnic bowl

This salad combines delicious meze-type dishes and a layering of several Greek and Middle Eastern-inspired flavours that marry together as they sit in the fridge

Melting goat’s cheese & chutney tarts

A simple chutney complements this classic goat’s cheese tart. Make them bigger or smaller depending on the occasion, perfect for entertaining

Garden vegetable & goat’s cheese quiche

This quiche not only looks great, it really tastes of summer with its fresh and colourful vegetables

Almond & honey pastries with orange cream

Serve these prepare-ahead puds with coffee, dessert wine or fresh mint tea for a real after-dinner treat

Roast quail, tangled leek & potato vinaigrette

Former restaurant chef Barney shows how to carve a small game bird – serve it with eggs and a salad, bistro-style

Garlicky linguine with cabbage & anchovy

This thrifty pasta dish of Savoy greens and crispy ‘pangrattato’ breadcrumbs is delicious in its simplicity

Sugar-free lemon drizzle cake

Sweetened with all-natural xylitol, this sponge has a dense, syrupy texture and keeps well for a few days

Tandoori chicken

This low-fat curried chicken is packed full of flavour. It’s quick to cook and the marinade does all the work – who needs takeaways?

Bulgur & spinach fritters with eggs & tomato chutney

A better-for-you alternative to hash browns or potato cakes – topped with eggs and served with a fresh flavoured relish