Apricot shortbread

Give homemade biscuits a fruity spin by sandwiching a layer of apricots in between two layers of buttery tray-baked shortbread

Beef noodle salad with stem ginger dressing

Mix leftover roast beef with noodles, peanuts, sugar snap peas and radishes for this zingy cold salad

Asian chicken, mandarin & cashew salad

Red peppers, vibrant mandarin segments, deep red cabbage and watercress make for a rainbow-coloured dish to dazzle

Beetroot orzotto

Orzo is a small pasta shape that looks like a grain of rice and has a velvety texture similar to risotto when cooked- try it out in this Italian-inspired dish

Turkey meatball & pineapple curry

Try a new spin on korma- use lean turkey mince and roll into balls then serve in a coconut-based sauce with fruit and coriander

Chicken satay

Food editor Barney begins his cooking with kids series- first off, Barney and his daugher Maisie make chicken skewers with peanut sauce

Grilled chicken with chilli & sesame seeds

Flavour grilled chicken strips with Thai chilli sauce, ginger and honey and serve with broccoli for this speedy meal for two

Orzo with spinach & cherry tomatoes

A tiny rice-shaped variety of pasta makes this dish almost like risotto. It’s quick, healthy, filling and suitable for vegetarians

Sri Lankan runner bean curry

This vegan spice pot is cooled down with coconut milk- ginger, cinnamon, cloves, mustard seeds and garam masala are all key flavours

Runner beans with rocket & Parmesan

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This light green salad with walnuts and Italian cheese makes a versatile side dish or starter. Add prosciutto for extra wow factor.

Satay grilled aubergine

Skewers at the ready- these vegetarian kebabs are marinated in soy and turmeric and served with a rich peanut dipping sauce

Creamy veggie korma

Creamy and healthy – a winning combination for this curry, which can be easily adapted to suit all the family if some want to add meat