Samosa chaat

Try this fantastic way of serving samosas for a more substantial meal. It makes a good starter for a dinner party and to celebrate festivals such as holi

Cucumber soup

The refreshing cucumber soup is served cold, so it will go down well on a summer’s day. Ladle it into bowls for a smaller gathering, or pour into small cups for an amuse-bouche.

Chickpea fritters

Make a batch of these chickpea fritters for your little ones. Full of healthy goodness, they’re also freezable so are ideal for making ahead

Turkish egg flatbreads

Enjoy these Turkish egg flatbreads for a quick and easy lunch or supper. Make sure you crack the eggs into hot oil to get a lovely, crispy bottom

Lemon & raspberry mousse with pistachio & ginger shortbread

Impress dinner guests with this lemon and raspberry mousse. Served with pistachio and ginger shortbread, it’s a great dessert for a dinner party

Roasted carrot & whipped feta tart

Make the most of budget-friendly carrots with this colourful veggie tart, topped with lemon rind curls and homemade carrot-top pesto

Simple mushroom curry

Serve these garlicky mushrooms in a rich tomato masala spiced with ground ginger, fennel seeds and cumin for an autumnal supper. Enjoy with rice or naan

Raspberry cake

Make this summery cake with seasonal fresh raspberries. A dusting of icing sugar offsets the red of the raspberries, but you could also serve with a glaze.

Chickpea salad

Use a touch of harissa to liven up a healthy chickpea salad. It takes just 10 minutes to whip up and makes an ideal side dish for slow-cooked Greek lamb

Open Greek-style salad sandwiches

Enjoy these open Greek-style salad sandwiches with feta, olives and tomatoes for lunch or a snack. They’re perfect for summertime al fresco dining

Vegetarian pastitsio

In our veggie version of this Greek pasta dish, budget-friendly lentils replace the meat and we’ve used a little balsamic vinegar instead of grape

Coronation chicken scotch eggs

Elevate standard scotch eggs by combining them with another picnic staple: coronation chicken. This is a great snack to serve at a summer street party