Spicy cucumber & watermelon salad

Up your salad game with this noodle, cucumber and watermelon salad in a punchy dressing, topped with peanuts. It works as a standalone dish or summer barbecue side

Green chicken salad

Serve this chicken salad as an accompaniment to a summer feast, or as a standalone dinner with toasted sourdough

Crispy chipotle chicken fajitas

Enjoy a winning chicken dinner, with a chipotle chicken version of fajitas packed with a zingy salsa and cool soured cream – it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser

Next-level moussaka

Conjure memories of a Greek holiday with this marvellous make-ahead moussaka, which is ideal for feeding a crowd, served with a simple side salad

Carrot lox & bagel

If you go for a walk in Brooklyn on a Sunday, I’d guess that one in every ten people will have a bagel with smoked salmon and cream cheese in their hands! I teased this recipe on social media and EVERYONE wanted to know how to make it. Surprisingly easy to make, carrot strips soften in the marinade, becoming deliciously chewy and it has the perfect balance of smoky spices, mimicking the texture and taste of smoked salmon.

Takeaway-style mushrooms & ‘egg’

Mushrooms are the hero of this satisfying, sweet and salty dish, so if you’re craving ‘egg’ noodles, it’s so much better than ordering in. The secret is the bicarbonate of soda which magically combines with the starchy water to produce that distinctive egg-like flavour. To make the meal more substantial, top with crispy tofu or add more veg.

Beetroot bucatini

Be amazed at how the beetroot turns the pasta a majestic ruby red in this creamy, vibrant dish. It’s enough to convince anyone that beetroot is incredible. Add the sauce to anything from salads to pizza and pasta. This is one of my favourite dishes from my book, You Can Cook This!.

One-tray baked gnocchi

Sometimes when | post a new recipe on social media, it really seems to resonate with how everyone’s feeling – and this dish was one of those! With millions of views on Instagram, I can see why it’s so popular. It’s basically a deluxe version of a pasta bake – simple cooking and easy to serve up, with all the favours merging together as the pasta gets slightly crispy. Try it with your favourite ravioli or tortellini too.

Spicy red pepper dip & crispy harissa mince

This is my interpretation of an amazing dish, muhammara, a spicy Middle Eastern red pepper and walnut dip. It’s very easy to pull together, especially if you use a jar of roasted peppers. I’ve topped mine with crispy harissa mince for a more complete meal, but if you leave it out it’s perfect for parties, served with crudités or pitta breads, or spread on the inside of sandwiches.

Fresh cucumber & apple salad

Magic happens when you combine cool cucumbers and crunchy apples. This is a perfect side dish for summer picnics and barbecues. It’s addictively good and takes just minutes to make.