Summery mushroom & truffled herb salad

A drizzle of truffle oil turns mushrooms on toast into an elegant starter, says associate food editor Barney Desmazery

Hot pastrami bagels

Enjoy a tasty authentic New York snack with hot pastrami bagels

Brie & cranberry twists

Get creative with filo pastry and serve up stylish canapés, with creamy French cheese and sweet fruit

Creamy mushrooms

Creamy button mushrooms make a great snack on toast – quick and easy to make.

Cheesy tuna melts

A tasty change from cheese on toast

Spicy cheese bites

Classic French nibbles that are devilishly moreish

Spiced scrambled eggs

Make a wholesome start to the morning with creamy scrambled eggs on toast, perfect for using up a stray tomato or two

Leanburgers with rocket & peppers

Tasty homemade burgers with extra lean mince lightened with couscous and
flavoured with herbs and chilli.

Quick cheese & onion rarebit

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Make a meal out of cheese on toast

Caramelised onion & barley soup with cheese croutons

Nutty and nutritious barley adds real substance to this twist on classic French onion soup

Toulouse sausage cassoulet

A great winter warmer, this French bake uses traditional sausages with store cupboard beans to make a filling and cheap evening meal

Green club sandwich

This healthy sandwich is packed full of goodness to keep you going until dinner