Sea bass with sizzled ginger, chilli & spring onions

The aromas released while cooking this dish will have everyone licking their lips in anticipation

Tasty cottage pie with parsnip mash

A classic reborn; a low-fat beef mince pie with a parsnip topping

Tikka skewers

Veggies needn’t feel left out at barbecues with these Indian-spiced kebabs

Cumin roast peppers & tomatoes

Roasting brings out the best in lots of veg, but peppers have to top the list

Roast pepper & salmon platter

The perfect alfresco salad. Warm new potatoes, roasted peppers and salmon, mixed with the punchy flavours of capers and anchovies

Sweet pineapple & chilli chutney

A fruity, spicy pickle to contrast with hot savoury recipes – add the chilli seeds if you can handle the heat!

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

Quick chilli cornbread

This spicy, dense bread is an ideal accompaniment for soup or chowder – it’s ready in less than an hour

Roasted autumn vegetables with Lancashire cheese

A colourful and hearty vegetarian supper dish for autumn – made in one roasting tin, from Roz Denny

Mackerel with curry spices

Mackerel’s firm, oily flesh is perfect for this tasty spice mix, from Nick Nairn

Kale pesto

This leafy green cabbage-like vegetable is a genuine superfood – it’s great whizzed up in place of basil in an Italian sauce