Cucumber & mint relish

This cooling sauce is similar to a raita – perfect for serving as a buffet or dinner party side dish to tame hot curries and spiced meats

Indian oven chips

Spice up potato wedges with turmeric, ginger, garlic and fennel seeds for an Indian-inspired side dish – perfect to share with friends

Strawberry & cream roly-polys

Freeze-dried strawberries give these swirled pink and white biscuits their rosy hue – perfect for a kid’s party or as an afternoon tea treat

Spiced pickled shallots

If you like pickled onions you’ll love this easy preserved shallots recipe – perfect with cold meats or alongside a ploughman’s lunch

Basic muffin recipe

Good Food reader Charlotte Hilsdon shares her simple, chocolate chip muffin recipe, to which you can add fruit, chocolate or nuts

Dukkah-spiced BBQ chicken wings

Chicken wings make a perfect platter of finger food to share at a barbecue or party – this nutty spice mix gives a crispy golden coating

Italian tomato & artichoke platter

Put ripe and juicy tomatoes centre-stage in this simple side dish, dressed with basil oil – perfect with grilled or barbecued meats

Stuffed & grilled vegetable bites

These delicious vegetarian tapas bites are filled with creamy ricotta, sundried tomatoes and basil – a perfect dinner party nibble

Pastrami & sweet potato hash

This easy, meaty one-pot makes a no-fuss weeknight dinner – perfect if you need to follow a gluten-free diet

Smoky aubergine tagine with lemon & apricots

A fragrant tagine is perfect for summer entertaining, lighter than stew but just as satisfying with meaty aubergines and aromatic spices

Nutty watercress pesto

An easy, versatile sauce of herbs, Brazil nuts and cheese – perfect added to pasta or spiralized courgetti for a quick meal

Chilled cucumber & prawn skewers

Thread crunchy cucumber and juicy prawns onto skewers to make elegant canapés – perfect for an al fresco dinner party