Harissa-spiked hummus

A breeze to whip up, streets ahead of shop-bought versions – plus it's lower in fat, too

Egg drop chicken noodle soup

These quick and healthy noodles make the ideal midweek staple

Pancetta-wrapped trout

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
You can prepare this the day before and changing the quantity is simple, making it a perfect dinner party dish

Chocolate crunch & raspberry pots

You'd never guess this was an allergy free dessert – no nuts, dairy, gluten or eggs. The perfect solution to those tricky menus

Smoked trout & potato wedges

No need to cook your fish, potatoes and greens separately – they all go into these easy crunchy wedges

Chocolate & coffee truffle pots

What better way to finish a meal than rich chocolate truffles and coffee? This easy dessert combines the two

Really useful roast chicken

This succulent all-purpose roast can be enjoyed with trimmings on Sunday or used as the basis for other satisfying meals

Herrings rolled with mustard & pancetta

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Securing the fillets with cocktail sticks is a neat way of cooking enough fish for four without it being fiddly

Cornbread wedges

A great accompaniment for spicy stews and chillies, or just with a salad for lunch

Sticky chicken with sherry, almonds & dates

Tender roasted chicken legs coated in a lip-smacking glaze – ideal for feeding a crowd

Open mackerel sandwich with fennel slaw

Take a Scandinavian approach, with an open sarnie made with rye bread and topped with smoked fish, raw fennel, capers and cream cheese

Creamy spinach soup

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