Rhubarb & rose custard creams with crystallised petals

A creamy individual set pudding pot with pink, sweet fruit and edible flower petals for a pretty finish

Warm squash & rocket salad with garlic vinaigrette

This gutsy vegetarian dish lifts the humble pumpkin with a sweet dressing and creamy cheese

Winter slaw with warm celery seed dressing

This coleslaw uses a vinaigrette instead of mayonnaise to create a super healthy veggie salad dish

Malai kofta with spicy gravy

This North Indian dish is often served at Diwali and makes the perfect dinner party dish.

Frozen fruit sticks with passion fruit & lime drizzle

On a hot day you'll be glad of this fruity, frozen snack that is low-fat and a great source of vitamin C – perfect for kids

Tandoori lamb skewers with crunchy slaw & raita

Flavourful lamb and superhealthy slaw will see you well on your way to your five-a-day and out of the kitchen in 20 minutes

Vanilla yogurt ice with honeyed pink grapefruit

A stylish make-ahead, low-calorie dessert

Sesame & chilli pancakes with tzatziki

A tempting and tasty gluten-free option for your party guests. These are a little like small blinis

Honeyed sesame chicken with peach & cucumber salad

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

Oriental beef skewers with cucumber salad

Ready in a flash these skewers are perfect for barbecues or the grill

Polenta & goat’s cheese stacks

This show-stopping vegetarian main will dazzle dinner party guests and it’s special enough to serve on Christmas Day

Christmas pudding ice cream

Use up leftover Christmas pudding in this tasty frozen treat from BBC Good Food reader Jo Langley