Honeyed sesame chicken with peach & cucumber salad

Give chicken breasts a sticky coating and serve with an unusual salad for a healthy lunch

Tomato consommé with Lancashire cheese on toast

Lisa Allen, head chef at Michelin-starred restaurant Northcote, uses the best local ingredients for this elegant soup

Salmon & egg wraps with mustard mayo

These tasty wraps are a great way of feeding friends, just lay all the ingredients on a platter so everyone can assemble their own

Spinach & ricotta cannelloni

Keep a few portions of this vegetarian classic in the freezer and you'll never be stuck for a satisfying supper

Marjoram-scented crème caramel with chilled rhubarb crumble

This stylish make-ahead dessert by Great British Menu’s Glynn Purnell is the perfect way to end a sophisticated dinner party

Griddled salmon with spring onion dressing

This easy yet impressive dish is great for entertaining. Try the salsa with any barbecued meat or poultry too

Fruit & almond clafoutis

This gorgeous French pudding is full of melt-in-the-mouth goodness

Sweet potato falafels with coleslaw

Pittas bursting with homemade falafels and salad make a low-fat lunch or light supper for less than a pound per serving

Iced berry mousse cake

A frozen dessert like this is always useful when entertaining… and the bright pink mousse will be a talking point!

Veggie Thai red curry

This fragrant Thai dish is sure to get your taste buds into action, and is ready in under an hour