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

Chilli-butter barbecued corn

Give corn-on-the-cob the edge with a harissa-garlic butter – barbecue your sweetcorn then brush on your spicy garnish

Red citrus chicken

Red wine adds colour and flavour to the tangy orange marinade and helps to tenderise the chicken thighs

Mexican sweet potato soup

A simple vegetarian soup flavoured with spicy chipotle chilli paste and served with coriander and crème fraîche

Courgette & goat’s cheese ciabatta

Simple sandwiches to whip up as a speedy vegetarian supper or lunch

Halloumi with bulgur, chickpea & rocket salad

This firm Cypriot cheese makes a great vegetarian alternative to meat. Serve with a light salad flavoured with lime and paprika

Tomatoes stuffed with pesto rice

Stuffed with spinach, pesto rice and melting mozzarella, these tomatoes make a speedy veggie supper

Antipasti platter with homemade flatbreads

Impress your dining partner with pan-fried flatbreads. Serve with olives, cured meats, roasted peppers and cheese

Spicy chicken with rice & beans

A simple chicken casserole with paprika, cumin and coriander served in a tomato sauce with basmati rice and kidney beans

Roasted balsamic asparagus & cherry tomatoes

This simple vegetarian side dish can be served with meat, fish and veggie mains alike