Creamy courgette risotto

This melt-in-the-mouth vegetarian dish served with pine nuts and fried courgettes is everything a traditional Italian risotto should be

Strawberry & almond cheesecake sponge

This easy summer bake made by adding dots of cheesecake mix to almond sponge along with chunks of fruit is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser

Lamb, apricot & shallot tagine

Adapted from the Moroccan roast lamb fish ‘mechoui’, this slow-cooked dish has an aromatic marinade and irresistably fruity sauce

Chocolate fondants

It doesn’t get much more indulgent than these classic melt-in-the-middle chocolate desserts, serve them at your next dinner party

Roasted sesame sweet potatoes & asparagus

Flavoured with Thai fish sauce, soy, ginger and garlic, this Asian-inspired dish makes a great accompaniment to meat, fish and tofu recipes

Lemony spiced hummus

Jazz up shop-bought hummus with harissa, herbs and lemon for a quick and easy party dip. Serve with toasted flatbreads and raw vegetables

Broad bean & dill pilaf

This fragrant basmati rice dish with dill and broad beans makes a great vegetarian main course or versatile side dish for lamb and chicken

Savoury Danish pastries

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Give morning pastries a bakeover by swapping the sweet for a savoury butternut squash, blue cheese, bacon, onion and beetroot filling

Caramelised white chocolate, ginger caramel & macadamia tarts

This stunning patisserie-standard, mousse-like dessert from Great British Bake Off winner Edd Kimber is pure indulgence on a plate

Chunky chilli

Use chunks of stewing beef in your chilli con carne for a robust and filling dish. Serve with rice and coriander

Mr McGregor’s rabbit pie

This shortcrust pie has a creamy leek, mustard, cider and fennel sauce. Serve with buttery radishes, baby carrots and peas

Egg, beetroot & bacon salad

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
These purple, beetroot-dyed eggs are a pretty addition to a main course salad, especially when teamed with spring leaves and a punchy dressing