Kipper fish cakes with watercress mayo

Don’t reserve this rich smoked fish for the breakfast table- mix with mashed potato, spring onions and parsley and shape into patties

Spicy lamb & feta skewers with Greek brown rice salad

Kofta-style kebabs with feta, harissa and onion, served with a wholesome basmati rice flavoured with parsley and mint

Roasted garlic dip with vegetable platter

A platter packed with veg perfect for entertaining health-conscious guests

Rib-eye steaks with roasted roots & parsley pesto

Try a new way with your griddled beef and serve with a green sauce, plus roasted carrots, celeriac, shallots and celery

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

Prawn cocktail crostini

Turn a classic into bite-sized, party pieces with this simple recipe

Pear & cardamom tart

While traditional to use cardamom in savoury dishes, this frangipane dessert has hints of the fragrant spice to complement the pear and almond flavours

Gales blackberry & apple pie

A wholesome fruity pie bursting with winter flavours

Glamorous fairy cakes

A retro twist to a childhood favourite – learn how to make fairy cakes then decorate for any occasion

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

Artichoke & broad bean tart with watercress pesto

This vegetarian buffet centrepiece can be made a day ahead and served cold or reheated

Vegetable tempura with soy & dipping sauce

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