Poached & smoked salmon pâté with bagel toasts

A chunky fish terrine that’s easy to make and delicious with toasted sweet bagels

Ember-baked focaccia stacks

A great storecupboard standby recipe for the barbecue – try using any jars of roasted veg you’ve got

Tikka-style fish

Perfect for the barbecue – but don’t let that stop you using the oven if the typical English weather arrives – use whichever fish you prefer

Spiced herb & almond couscous

This full-flavoured recipe is perfect in summer, it tastes as good hot it does cold

Sticky lime roast chicken

A dish for relaxed dinner parties, easy and different

Aubergines & feta with chilli

Delicious served with triangles of toasted pitta bread, hummus and fresh mint

Roasties with garlic & chives

Dress up potatoes with garlic and chives

Spiced green lentil ragoût

Make the most of lentils with this idea for a spicy, comforting side dish

Chicken with pumpkin & chickpeas

An adaptation of a Tunisian dish, this recipe is fragrantly spiced and ready in a little over an hour