Smoked mackerel loaded leaves

The smoked mackerel paste for these healthy canapes will keep in the fridge for a week – use it on jacket potatoes or toast

Easy caponata

Caponata is a chunky aubergine sauce that is great for dipping bread sticks into or spreading on toast

Quick celeriac remoulade

The all-time classic way of serving celeriac, this starter is superhealthy and requires no cooking

Cheese & chive spread

Try this savoury mix on crackers, in sandwiches or spread on toast and grill

Bonfire Night baked potatoes

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Transform a basic baked spud with a rich melted cheese topping, inspired by a classic dish from the French Alps

Cheesy garlic bread wedges

A wonderfully gooey version of garlic bread with jarlsberg

English madeleines

Give these French classics the British tea party treatment by baking the coconut sponges in a cone shape and serving with cherry jam glaze

Swede dauphinoise

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Give a classic French gratin dauphinoise a great British twist. Use swede instead of potatoes and if you don't like anchovies, add bacon lardons

Sticky fig lamb cutlets with warm bean & couscous salad

Pick up a lean rack of lamb to really impress when cooking a romantic meal for two – serve with fruity Moroccan flavours

Tartines with roasted tomatoes & mint pesto

French open-faced cheese and tomato toasted sandwiches, drizzled with light mint and garlic pesto and spread with ricotta

Sweetheart choc & hazelnut sandwiches

A loving spoonful in the form of delicious heart-shaped French toasts with a sweet chocolatey filling

Smoked salmon salad with crab dressing

Quick yet luxurious, this is a great supper for two – the fresh crab mix with mayo and cayenne is also delicious with potatoes