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.

Watercress & chicken stir-fry

Forget packet sauces, this will give you a real taste of the orient.

Crab & ginger tart with a chilli dressing

Lesley Waters gives us her modern, British take on quiche

Soy roast duck with hoisin gravy

Tender duck breasts with subtle Chinese spice, finished with a ginger-infused oriental gravy

Sesame salmon subs with cucumber pickle

Give salmon a new dimension with a golden crust of healthy seasame

Hot salmon parcel

An eye-catching and impressive main course for your fish-loving friends – and best of all it can be made ahead

Noodle bowl salad

Fresh and healthy salad for picnic fare

Meatballs with vine tomato sauce

Get the kids to help you make these simple meatballs, or make them up in advance – great for Hallowe'en

Soy-glazed beef

Give beef a boost with this delicious soy marinade

Fish cakes with vegetables

For an authentic flavour try Ken Hom’s fish cakes with vegetables, straight from the markets of Hong Kong

Thai prawn, ginger & spring onion stir-fry

This stir-fry has a welcome spicy kick. Once you've made the paste, it takes only 10 minutes to cook

Chicken & mango stir fry

A great, low fat flavour combination