Crispy chilli beef

Ditch the takeaway and whip up this Chinese flash-fried steak with a sweet gingery sauce and red peppers

Brussels sprouts with hazelnut & orange butter

Even the staunchest Brussels critics have been swayed by these mouthwatering sprouts, mellowed by the sweet citrus butter which can be made days ahead

Creamy spinach soup

The lovely, leafy spinach in this recipe makes for a flavoursome and intriguing bright-green soup

Teriyaki chicken meatballs with rice & greens

Try a family supper with a difference with these chicken patties served in a sweet Japanese sauce and basmati

Farmhouse blackberry & apple pie

A comforting pudding using fresh late summer produce

Almond raisin cake with sherry

Forget the tea and cake here and serve this with a glass of sherry. For the best result make this the day before so the flavours can infuse

Poached & smoked salmon pâté with bagel toasts

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

Patatas bravas

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

A classic tapas dish – cubes of potato in a spicy, tomato sauce

Roast chicken with grappa

A glamorous, comforting dish which works just as well with white wine if you don’t have grappa

Rösti Bolognese pie

This continental version of a classic cottage pie is a sneaky way of getting children to eat more vegetables

Lemon cheesecake tartlets

This luscious fruit dessert looks like it takes two hours, but it only takes 15 minutes

Mexican chilli bean tortilla

Colourful and delicious – a veggie feast for all the family