Jerk chicken salad with papaya

Give chicken salad a Caribbean twist with jerk spice, creamy avocado and exotic papaya.

Mussel mouclade pasta

The slight spice of mild curry powder enhances rather than overpowers the mussels in this pasta dish – great budget treat for two

Green gazpacho

Try this dazzling take on the classic chilled Spanish soup – this version is made with green veg, herbs and yogurt. Add edible flower ice cubes for extra special presentation

Bahia-style Moqueca prawn stew

A Brazilian-inspired seafood casserole with creamy coconut sauce, coriander garnish and plenty of sunshine spice

Salmon with miso vegetables

A Japanese-inspired meal with nutritious fish, broccoli and watercress served in a rich garlicky broth

Asian tofu with stir-fried noodles, pak choi & sugar snap peas

A vegetarian stir-fry packed with spice and flavour. Marinate tofu in ginger, garlic and sesame and serve with a vermicelli noodle mix

Cajun grilled chicken with lime black-eyed bean salad & guacamole

Spice your chicken with cayenne, oregano, paprika and thyme then serve on a salsa-like storecupboard salad and avocado dip – this recipe makes enough for lunch the next day

Chicken garden salad with elderflower dressing

A British green salad with plenty of bite from crisp radishes, sugar snap peas, asparagus and Little Gem lettuce

Fruity traybake

A moist sponge made from banana, apple, carrots and mango, topped with a fruity cream cheese frosting

Chocolate chip hot cross buns

Kids can help make these alternative spiced Easter buns – the recipe helps with kneading, shaping, piping and division skills

Honey & cumin chicken and aubergine skewers with pistachio dukkah

Dukkah is an Egyptian dry spice mix used in recipes or for dipping. Serve with marinaded grilled chicken on a casual sharing platter

Lentil & sweet potato curry

A storecupboard spice pot with red and green lentils, chickpeas and coriander. Serve with yogurt and naan bread