Turmeric pilau with golden onions

This side dish can be part-cooked in the kitchen, then quickly tossed together in a wok over the coals on the barbie

Hey presto paella

Paella in a rush with all of the flavour

Soy & sake-marinated striploin of beef

A hearty yet amazingly healthy Sunday roast, with fragrant Asian spicing

Shredded duck, watercress & orange salad

A Chinese-influenced salad of soft duck, crunchy radish and chicory and sweet orange- a casual supper

Chestnut & butternut risotto

This comforting Italian rice supper is a great way to use up leftover chestnuts

Silky celeriac soup with smoked haddock

A twist on celery soup. Leave out the haddock if you like (it’s just flaked over the top)

Summer sausage rolls

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
When the weather is warmer, bring some
sunshine flavours into everyone’s favourite
afternoon tea and picnic snack

Japanese tofu noodle bowl

This healthy soup is full of fresh spring flavours and makes a sophisticated vegetarian meal for guests

Lemony prawn & pea risotto

Stirring can be strangely soothing, as you’ll find when preparing this summery seafood risotto

Spiced pepper pilafs

This colourful vegetarian supper is superhealthy and freezable in individual portions, so you can defrost as many as you need

Madeira gravy

A good gravy is an essential accompaniment for the festive meal. This one’s enriched with Madeira (fortified wine)

Steamed fish & pak choi parcels

Just add steamed rice for a flavour-packed, low-calorie meal