Sole goujons with Thai sauce

Place a basket of crispy fish fingers in the middle of the table so that everyone can help themselves, for a casual starter

Saucy Japanese greens with sticky sesame rice

Serve long-stemmed broccoli and Asian pak choi with sesame sushi rice and a miso ginger dressing

Golden veggie shepherd’s pie

Make this comforting pie in bulk and freeze in separate servings, so you can defrost only what you need

Custard tart

With buttery pastry and a creamy filling, it’s no wonder this dish has become a classic

Bitter orange & poppy seed cake

This easy all-in-one cake is made with yogurt for a light texture.

Twice-baked cheese soufflés

Angela Nilsen applies her magic touch to the infamously tricky soufflé – this low-fat version is incredibly easy and can be prepared ahead

Mini eclairs

Afternoon tea goes glam with these Paris patisserie-style choux pastry fingers with berry liqueur cream filling

Roast cod with paella & saffron olive oil

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Impress your friends with Jason Atherton’s luxurious shellfish rice, topped with juicy cod and drizzled with saffron

Sesame, sunflower & poppy seed bloomer

Escape to the kitchen this weekend to whip up this traditional English loaf

Salad Lyonnaise (Warm bacon & egg salad)

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This traditional warm salad looks stunning but is really simple – great for a summer starter or main course

Asparagus mousse with ham & red onion salad

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Make the mousse up to a day before and
leave it to set in the fridge, then all you have
to do is top with the salad and serve

Smoked mackerel salad with beetroot & horseradish dressing

The restaurant trick of giving the same ingredient a couple of treatments turns a simple dish into an impressive starter