Vegetable tempura with soy & dipping sauce

These crisp Japanese-style treats are great for nibbles or a veggie main course.

Date & fig bread

A sourdough-style bread that’s just bursting with fruit and flavour – it bakes in just 20 minutes

Peach & almond tart

Authentic Italian Peach and almond tart

Classic smoked salmon crostini

Bite-sized canapés, ideal for a wedding or celebration

Fresh cherry cake with a hint of cinnamon

Delicious and perfect for a picnic

Poached beef fillet with watercress & walnut salad

Poaching is a great way to cook small joint of meat – this recipe is full of herby flavour

Chocolate drizzle & truffle torte

Rich, decadent and utterly delicious – this classic recipe never fails to impress

Poussins with tamarind glaze

An exotic Indian dish, made using poussins

Balinese chicken satay

An aromatic satay from the Four Seasons Cooking School in Jimbaran – serves 6 as a starter, 4 as a main

Super-green mackerel salad

Green beans, spinach and broccoli make a great base for a healthy lunchbox treat with oily fish and yogurt dressing