Venetian-style scallops

A quick but impressive starter of plump scallops scattered with toasted breadcrumbs

Pesce spada steccato e grigliato (Griddled garlic & mint studded swordfish)

Carmelita Caruana celebrates the tastes of Sicily with this exciting fish dish – mint and garlic work so well together

Roasted salmon, pepper & broad bean salad

Prepare this vibrant salad ahead, then throw together at the last minute when your guests arrive

Blue cheese & grape salad with caramelised pecans

This salad has a great balance of sour, sweet, crunchy and smooth

Teriyaki tuna skewers

Colourful and quick, these simple skewers taste as good as they look!

Duck & spring onion noodles

An indulgent combination of noodles, duck and Chinese vegetables that’s on the table in less than half an hour

Grilled baby onions with cream & basil

Add tender, creamy baby onions to your roast beef this Sunday for a taste of comfort food heaven

Warm runner bean salad

Thinly sliced, tender green beans make a perfect side dish to a Sunday roast

Zesty carrot & ginger loaf

Lovers of ginger cake and carrot cake should enjoy this one. It mellows and improves over a couple of days

Beetroot brownies

With around half the fat of regular brownies, these are a slightly less guilty pleasure, but still have that intense chocolate hit