Smoky chicken skewers

A tapas-style canapé of marinated and grilled chicken kebabs, best served with smoked garlic mayonnaise dip

Flash-fried prawns with chilli, lemon & parsley

Juicy butterflied prawns quickly sizzled in a pan with Mediterranean flavours – perfect for a tapas spread

Mini prawn cocktails

A fresh take on a classic seafood and marie rose starter, this version has sweet petit pois and crunchy radish

Cucumber & herb triple-deckers

Traditional cucumber sandwiches on brown bread are given a facelift with mint and chive cream cheese

Curried chicken & mango salad

This lightly-spiced, fruity salad is a modern take on Coronation chicken – a low calorie-lunch for two

Pollock, beetroot & potato traybake with lemony crème fraîche

This white fish is sustainable and cheaper than cod – serve it with fresh lemon dipping sauce and root veg

Thai carrot & radish salad

An Asian-inspired side dish that’s everything a salad should be- light, fresh, colourful and crunchy

Lentil & bacon soup

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Blend your storecupboard pulses with cumin, turmeric and garlic to create this robust soup with crispy pancetta topping

Spinach soup

A vibrant green blended soup with half-fat crème fraîche that’s healthy and filling – make a batch and freeze

Spiced sweet & sour pickled beetroot

Forget crinkle-cut versions, this light pickle is sweet and rich – perfect with cold meats, salads and punchy cheeses