Open flower dumplings

These Chinese nibbles look fiddly, but they’re actually very easy to make, and healthy too

Honey-glazed quail with Waldorf salad

This makes an impressive starter for a celebration menu – but you won’t be tied to the stove all night

Orange chocolate tart

A grown-up make-ahead dessert that looks gorgeous when sliced. It’s easy to transport too, if you’re taking it to a friend’s for pudding

Golden stuffed goose

This mix of the traditional and the trendy makes a glorious family lunch and a magnificent centrepiece

Pan-fried duck breast with creamed cabbage, chestnuts & caramelised pear

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

A restaurant-quality dish by Gordon Ramsay made using easily found ingredients

Raspberry tart with almond pastry

This tasty tart is the perfect summer dessert for a crowd

Peach & redcurrant sour cream ring

This easy cake is perfect for afternoon tea with friends

Garlic prawns with Asian puy lentils

Don’t dismiss lentils too quickly – they’re filling, healthy and easy to combine with other flavours, as this dish proves.

The ultimate makeover: Moussaka

A light and healthy, but rich-tasting Greek-style dish

Classic winter fruitcake

This festive icing is easy to use, looks amazing and makes a lighter end to a meal. The perfect centrepiece for Christmas tea

Cherry cheesecake slice

An impressive looking dessert that is easy to serve – perfect for dinner parties and occasions

Rhubarb & pear crumble

This has a lovely crunchy topping that tastes like flapjack, perfect comfort food