Smoked trout & horseradish pâté

Whizz up this fish dip with hot tangy mustard notes, cream cheese, lemon and dill – great for a last minute party dish

Cumin-roasted carrot & cauliflower with green tahini dressing

Ideal for a picnic or barbecue, this hearty salad works as a vegetarian main or side dish. You could use tender whole new season carrots – just take the first 15 mins off the cooking time and roast with the cauliflower

Diabolo grenadine

Blend homemade grenadine with pomegranate juice and orange blossom water to make this luscious diabolo grenadine mocktail. It’s perfect for Valentine’s Day

Balsamic chicory, pine nut & blue cheese tartlets

Enjoy these balsamic chicory, pine nut and blue cheese tartlets as a part of a picnic or buffet. A sharp goat’s cheese or feta would also work well

Sesame, edamame & chicken noodle salad

Pack a picnic for the family with this healthy wholewheat noodle lunch with chicken, edamame, broccoli and sesame seeds. Make it in just 20 minutes

Charred corn, chicken & tortilla salad with chipotle yogurt dressing

Try this vibrant salad with or without the chicken. If you’re serving it as a side to kebabs or sausages, swap it out for some crumbled feta, if you have it

Chickpea soup with chunky gremolata

If you like hummus, you’ll love this low-calorie, gluten-free soup that provides an incredible four of your 5-a-day in each serving

Chorizo hot dogs with chimichurri

Jazz up a humble hot dog with punchy chimichurri sauce. It’s perfect fuss-free food for a family movie night on the sofa, or even dinner in the garden

Seeded cheese & chive flapjacks

Who says flapjacks should always be sweet? Rustle up a batch of these cheese and chive savoury flapjacks – they’re ideal for picnics or as a snack to curb hunger

Egg-less mayo sandwiches

Use tofu as a substitute for egg along with dairy-free mayo to make these vegan sandwiches. They’re ideal for a kids’ party where some children may have an intolerance or allergy