Merguez lamb kebabs

A take on the highly-spiced North African lamb sausages, these skewers are served with aromatic cumin yogurt

Sri Lankan runner bean curry

This vegan spice pot is cooled down with coconut milk- ginger, cinnamon, cloves, mustard seeds and garam masala are all key flavours

Squash, feta & bulgur salad

Roast sweet butternut squash then stir through this rustic vegetarian dish with Greek cheese, spinach and coriander

Chocolate, salted caramel & banana mess

Swap the berries of an Eton mess with banana, and turn the traditional cream dessert into a banoffee-like treat

Indian bean, broccoli & carrot salad

Stock up on your super-greens with this vibrant, healthy lunch dish with cucumber raita, mustard seeds and lots of veggie goodness

Butternut squash casserole

A warming seasonal dish with a fusion of flavours, perfect for winter evenings

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

Apple & ginger muesli-topped crumble

Apple crumble gets a healthy makeover with a ginger and muesli topping.

Glamorgan cheese sausage rolls

These melt in the mouth festive party nibbles provide a tasty alternative for your vegetarian guests – they’re also gluten-free

Poussins with tamarind glaze

An exotic Indian dish, made using poussins

Super-green mackerel salad

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

Coconut & tamarind chicken curry

This creamy tropical Indian one-pot is perfect for an informal, help-yourself dinner party with friends