Indian rice salad with chicken

Raid the fridge and rustle up this hearty yet healthy salad with pulses, nuts, tikka chicken and a mango curry dressing

Salmon nuggets with sweet potato chips

Cut fish into chunky nuggets, coat in a crispy cornflake crumb and be sure to win over your crowd

Secret green sauce spaghetti

Sneak some extra green veg into pesto-based pasta sauce

Turkey meatball & pineapple curry

Try a new spin on korma- use lean turkey mince and roll into balls then serve in a coconut-based sauce with fruit and coriander

Peach Melba jam

Squirrel away a few jars of this gorgeous peach and raspberry preserve for when you crave a spoonful of sunshine on a rainy day

Chicken satay

Food editor Barney begins his cooking with kids series- first off, Barney and his daugher Maisie make chicken skewers with peanut sauce

Orange & almond cupcakes

Delicate little cupcakes with almond buttercream icing- if you’re feeling ambitious, follow our guide to creating an edible bouquet

Strawberry & rhubarb crumble

Have a garden glut of fruit? Turn your bounty into a pretty pink pud with crunchy almond topping and serve warm with vanilla ice cream

Smoky corn & avocado salsa

Char some peppers and use them in this light and crunchy side dish to serve with meat or fish- it’s great with barbecued food

Blueberry & pistachio cake with cardamom cream

Reader Janine Watkins shares her recipe for a light and nutty celebration sandwich sponge with floral notes and bursting berries