Bang bang chicken cups

This healthy supper is super speedy – top lettuce leaves with cooked chicken, colourful vegetables and a peanut and sweet chilli sauce

Sole goujons with mango & lime dip

Coat strips of white fish fillets with breadcrumbs, then bake for a delicious make-ahead canapé, perfect for entertaining or a party buffet

Ham & cheese croquetas

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
These tasty, deep-fried bites can be made ahead and frozen, perfect for no-fuss entertaining as part of a party buffet spread

Squidgy chocolate pear pudding

This hot, gooey chocolate pud, with dark chocolate and canned pears, can be made ahead and frozen – a perfect no-fuss dinner party dessert

Passion layer torte

Get ahead for a dinner party or celebration with this indulgent, fruity cake which can be frozen for up to 2 months

Lime semifreddo cheesecake

This attractive frozen dessert can be made ahead and frozen for up to 3 months – perfect to get ahead for a Christmas dinner party

Thai turkey filo dippers

Fill filo pastry parcels with turkey or chicken mince, spring onions and ginger for a buffet nibble or party canapé similar to a spring roll

Chestnut & shallot tatins with mushroom & madeira sauce

Take puff pastry and top with banana shallots and ready-cooked chestnuts for these stylish vegetarian tarts – a great dinner party starter

Curried lentil, parsnip & apple soup

This spicy soup combines red lentils, apples and parsnip for a smooth, warming soup – a low fat meal that you can make ahead and freeze

Persian lamb tagine

This warming stew is spiced with cinnamon and cumin, and sweetened with apricots and dates – perfect with fluffy couscous