Summer rolls with peanut dipping sauce

Customise these summer rolls – make a nuoc cham (a Vietnamese fish sauce) or teriyaki sauce for dipping, or fill with avocado, beansprouts, or red peppers

Crispy tofu summer rolls with cashew dipping sauce

Make these vibrant, veg-packed tofu summer rolls vegan by simply swapping out the fish sauce for a vegan variety

Beetroot & avocado nori rolls with wasabi dipping sauce

The dipping sauce adds real punch to this impressive looking vegan canapé. If you can’t get hold of wasabi, substitute for storecupboard horseradish instead

Cauliflower fritters with herby dipping sauce

This help-yourself veggie starter of tempura-like lightly battered cauliflower is also good as a nibble with drinks

Vegetable tempura with soy & dipping sauce

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

Crab cakes with sweet chilli & ginger dipping sauce

An easy help-yourself starter with the zest and spice of ginger and chilli

Asparagus with dipping sauces

An elegant spring dish perfect for a relaxed dinner party – simply let your guests pick and dip

Crab & corn cakes with chilli dipping sauce

Throw out the takeaway menu and make these easy snacks at home

Spicy fish cakes with mango dipping sauce

These Indian-flavoured salmon and haddock breaded patties can be made in batches and frozen

Churros with chocolate dipping sauce

Try a fresh spin on doughnuts by piping them Spanish-style and serving with a thick and indulgent dark chocolate sauce

Aubergine with yogurt & tomato sauces

Aubergine provides a meaty kick to this veggie main, and the versatile sauce will become a favourite for many a dinner

Curried chickpea brothy pasta

Make a batch of spiced lentils then use it as a base to make this pasta dish with curried chickpeas and kale. Serve with some flatbreads for dipping