Salmon & fennel en croute with watercress sauce

The perfect way to serve pastry for a light but filling meal

Artichoke & lemon salad

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Tom Kime’s simple summer salad is perfect for outdoor entertaining, and involves the minimum of fuss

Beetroot shots with tarragon yogurt ice cubes

Sounds weird – tastes delicious – perfect for those hard to impress guests

Crab & ginger tart with a chilli dressing

Lesley Waters gives us her modern, British take on quiche

Roasted cod with easy watercress sauce & roasted cherry tomatoes

For a no-fuss fish dish, try roasted cod with easy watercress
sauce and roasted cherry tomatoes

Thai turkey burgers

Scrumptious healthy treats with a spicy Thai kick

Hot salmon parcel

An eye-catching and impressive main course for your fish-loving friends – and best of all it can be made ahead

Ultimate kedgeree

There are a million versions of kedgeree, but we reckon this is the best and easiest of the lot

Meatballs with vine tomato sauce

Get the kids to help you make these simple meatballs, or make them up in advance – great for Hallowe'en

Smoked haddock chowder

A rich, smoky satisfying soup that can be made in advance and frozen until needed – it’s easily doubled too

Soy-glazed beef

Give beef a boost with this delicious soy marinade

Chunky chilli wraps

Impress your friends with a tasy chilli supper