Strawberry rice brûleé

This is is a classy version of traditional rice pudding, which can be made up to 2 hours ahead

Thai fried rice with prawns & peas

Similar to pad Thai but with better-for-you brown rice, this Asian shellfish pot with egg, coriander and peas is filling and fresh

Apple & walnut marmalade

Easy and versatile, this preserve is great with scones

Rhubarb curd

The sharpness of this pink fruit works wonderfully in a buttery curd – serve on warm scones, crumpets or in pastry tart cases

Potato & taleggio pizza

An unlikely combination that tastes fantastic

Thin-stemmed broccoli with hoisin sauce & fried shallots

A versatile and low-fat side that goes well with other Chinese dishes

Spiced apple pie

Never heard ‘it’s as Nepalese as apple pie’? Try this classic with a twist and you’ll be converted

Chocolate Tia Maria nuggets

Gorgeously tempting chocolate treats with an added kick of Tia Maria

Roast salmon with spiced coconut crumbs

This lightly spiced salmon dish can be prepared in advance and roasted at the last minute – ideal as the hot dish in a buffet

Spiced swede fritters

The mild flavour of swede is a great vehicle for vibrant spices, so this twist on Indian vegetable pakoras really works