Polenta pizza with purple sprouting broccoli & mozzarella

A low-calorie, vegetarian pizza with sweet peppers and a golden polenta base. Top with melting mozzarella and Parmesan

Star anise meringues with mango coulis & raspberries

Light and fluffy, these subtly spiced, fruit-topped meringues make a delicious end to an Asian-themed dinner party – swap star anise for cardamom, matcha powder or five-spice

Prawn cakes with cucumber peanut relish

These South-east Asian grilled fishcakes make for a lovely, light dinner party starter, served with a chilli, cucumber and rice vinegar relish

Grilled corn with chilli mayonnaise, coriander & feta

Upgrade this classic barbecue side dish by brushing with a spicy, creamy sauce and adding crumbled cheese and fresh herbs

Hot & sour aubergine

This Chinese favourite is made vegetarian with velvety-soft aubergines and given a pleasingly sharp tang with black vinegar

Maple-roasted marrow on cavolo nero salad

Drizzle marrow with maple syrup and garlic, then top with crunchy hazelnuts and breadcrumbs for a comforting yet healthy vegetarian dish

Roasted beetroot with za’atar, chickpeas & harissa yogurt

This light coating of Middle Eastern spice adds flavour to earthy roasted beetroot – a satisfying vegetarian supper for two

Buttermilk fried chicken

Follow this step-by-step recipe for foolproof fried chicken – dip in buttermilk batter for a golden, seasoned crust and sweet, tender chicken

Bread & butter pickles

These homemade sliced gherkins are addictively sweet and salty – make a batch and enjoy in burgers, salads, or with cold meats

Red & white potato salad with pickled onions

Potato salad is a creamy barbecue classic – leave the skin on the potatoes and add chopped pickles and celery for texture and crunch