Prawn & scallop ‘coctel’

This light, spicy Mexican-style starter is great for kick-starting your tastebuds

Chicken enchiladas with red mole sauce

Try a traditional Mexican favourite with this spicy and varied recipe

Chicken quesadillas

Frugal cooking, but packed with flavour – use up leftovers from roast chicken with these easy Mexican-style snacks

Turkey chilli jacket potatoes

Turkey mince is cheap and lean – flavour Mexican-style with cumin and paprika and serve in crisp baked potatoes

Mexican salad with tortilla croutons

Black beans make a great salad base – mix them with avocado, tomatoes and coriander Latin American style

Crab & avocado tostadas

Use a corn tortilla as a base then top with storecupboard crabmeat, guacamole-style Mexican dip and salad

Mexican chicken stew with quinoa & beans

Spicy chicken casserole with a healthy superfood side dish of protein-rich quinoa

Cheese & chilli melts

If you mix the filling ahead you can ask BBQ guests to help you cook these Mexican-style treats

Easy BBQ beans

Quick, simple and packed with goodness, try these beans as part of a pick-and-mix Mexican supper

Little almond cookies

These delicate snow-dusted Mexican cookies are rich, crumbly and melt in the mouth

Sugar-dusted wedding cookies

An English, shortbread-based version of the classic Mexican wedding cookie – perfect for homemade wedding favours

Mexican chilli bean tortilla

Colourful and delicious – a veggie feast for all the family