Crunchy potato squares with herby salt

Cut spuds into uniform little cubes then sprinkle liberally with rosemary, thyme and sage salt – they’ll crisp up a treat

Hot-smoked salmon, double cress & potato salad platter

Get all the elements of this beautiful lunch dish prepared in advance, then just assemble when you’re ready to serve

Oven-poached salmon with sweet pepper & basil sauce

Produce a showstopping main course with poached salmon, and learn how to make Court Bouillon at the same time

Chicken and sweet corn sushi bites

Recipe from Reem Haroun, founder of Oushe Bakeshop and Cafe.

Balaleet (sweet vermicelli noodle snack)

Recipe from Shaikha Al Ali, a Marketing major student at Zayed University Dubai, and founder of the cookery blog,
www.whenshaikhacooks.com.

Sweet pea salad

A super green leaf salad with sugar snaps, cress and petit pois dressed in yogurt, mint and chives

Mexican beef & potato pie

A shepherd’s pie with a real twist – top a chilli con carne style filling with cheesy mash and tortilla chips

Confit of duck with herbed potato cakes

This step-by-step guide will have you making this bistro classic like the professionals in no time – the meltingly tender meat is well worth the effort

Crushed new potato fish cakes with horseradish mayonnaise

Try this new idea for fishcakes – they contain smoked haddock and hidden greens – then serve with a contrasting dipping sauce

Potato & smoked trout salad with mustard dressing

A light smoked fish salad with dill, capers and watercress in a tangy vinaigrette, use mackerel instead of trout if you like

Potato curry with lime & cucumber raita

This colourful Indian dish with a refreshing yoghurt sauce is great for vegetarians, or try serving to meat eaters with lightly spiced lamb

Asparagus coconut crêpes with sweet chilli sauce

An eye-catching, elegant main with incredible flavours – perfect for a vegetarian dinner party