Roast rack of lamb with rosemary

Simple and impressive, this dish is perfect for a dinner party

Crêpes Suzette

This classic French recipe is a fine way to elevate the humble pancake into a smart pudding

Fish finger torpedoes

A tasty hand-held snack – easy for kids to help make too. You could make a batch for a kids’ party

Open cottage cheese & pepper sandwich

Throw a healthy slant on bruschetta by topping your wholemeal toast with cottage cheese, basil and contrasting balsamic

Summery mushroom & truffled herb salad

A drizzle of truffle oil turns mushrooms on toast into an elegant starter, says associate food editor Barney Desmazery

Hot pastrami bagels

Enjoy a tasty authentic New York snack with hot pastrami bagels

Brie & cranberry twists

Get creative with filo pastry and serve up stylish canapés, with creamy French cheese and sweet fruit

Creamy mushrooms

Creamy button mushrooms make a great snack on toast – quick and easy to make.

Cheesy tuna melts

A tasty change from cheese on toast

Spicy cheese bites

Classic French nibbles that are devilishly moreish

Spiced scrambled eggs

Make a wholesome start to the morning with creamy scrambled eggs on toast, perfect for using up a stray tomato or two

Leanburgers with rocket & peppers

Tasty homemade burgers with extra lean mince lightened with couscous and
flavoured with herbs and chilli.