Spicy chicken with rice & beans

A simple chicken casserole with paprika, cumin and coriander served in a tomato sauce with basmati rice and kidney beans

Broad bean & dill pilaf

This fragrant basmati rice dish with dill and broad beans makes a great vegetarian main course or versatile side dish for lamb and chicken

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

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

Polenta-crusted chicken with cornbread

Soak chicken thighs and drumsticks in buttermilk, then coat in paprika and cayenne batter and fry. Serve with homemade southern-style bread

Mr McGregor’s rabbit pie

This shortcrust pie has a creamy leek, mustard, cider and fennel sauce. Serve with buttery radishes, baby carrots and peas

Spring chicken paella

Throw a new spin on the classic Spanish rice one-pot by adding fresh, green broad beans, dill, mint and parsley

Sticky potato wedges with sesame & lemon

These homemade wedges flavoured with oregano, garlic, lemon and sesame are great served as a side dish or for dunking with dips

Lighter chicken katsu

Angela Nilsen makes this Japanese crumbed chicken dish with curry sauce healthier by using some clever swaps to slash the fat and calories

Ginger noodles with chicken & hoisin aubergines

Give chicken an Asian twist by serving it with stir-fried noodles packed with ginger, Chinese cabbage and bean sprouts

Squid & pinto bean stew with garlic toasts

Slow cook squid with paprika, tomato and pinto beans for a robust one-pot meal filled with tender shellfish. Serve with garlic bread on the side

Spiced chicken & pineapple salad

This colourful salad is packed with contrasting flavours and textures – dress with sweet chilli and coriander