Chicken tikka kebabs with Indian salad

Low-fat version of the classic dish

Continental chicken & pepper salad

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A lively salad that’s a meal on its own

Prawn cocktail on toast

A light supper that’s so easy to make when you get home from work

Creamy chilled basil, pea & lettuce soup

A smart starter that’s easy to make and has a summery, delicate taste

Gratin of summer berries

A simple, sophisticated dessert

Vegetable balti

Curry doesn’t tend to be the healthiest meal option, but this winter veg balti is high in fibre and vitamins, while low in fat

Aromatic prawn & cashew curry

Garam masala provides the base spice for this creamy fish curry with nuts, green chilli and a tomato yogurt sauce

Afternoon tea churros

Move over doughnuts – these Spanish-inspired piped puds are dusted with cinnamon and served with British clotted cream and jam

Speedy green chicken curry

The definition of curry in a hurry, try this fragrant Thai spice-pot with chicken, green beans, basil and basmati rice

Puff pastry

Test your skills by creating layers of buttery puff pastry to use in sweet and savoury pies, tarts, desserts and canapés

Sort-of Scotch broth

An alternative take on the Highland soup with stewed lamb, cabbage and pearl barley

Chickpea fritters with courgette salad

Mix up a pancake-style batter to make little griddle cakes with storecupboard ingredients, then serve with a contrasting green salad