A smoky caesar salad with fried croutons and an anchovy aioli; and a zingy grapefruit, mint and creamy burrata salad with pistachio oil

An early spring pie of leek, spinach and sheep’s cheese in a rosemary garlic cream, served with a wild rice and cauliflower salad in a sweet almond dressing

Knock their socks off with a crisp, spicy warm chicken salad with sticky roast parsnips, and an easy marmalade and caramelised crumb ice-cream

A rich and satisfying Mexican soup-stew made with maize, chickpeas and squash, plus a shredded slaw to serve on the side

A simple Middle Eastern fish dish embellished with couscous, sweet onions, chorizo and rosemary crumbs, with by subtly flavoured, seasonal orange mini flans for afters

Potato, cured pork and sage gratin with a parmesan crust, with a zippy side salad of oranges, black olives and chicory

Ricotta and sage meatballs with tomato and basil ragu, served with a cheesy sweetcorn polenta

Crisp, fragrant, Asian-spiced pork belly with a scotch bonnet apricot relish

Full of savoury punch, this roast tomato and red onion quiche with olives and a parmesan crust is perfect picnic fare

Mozzarella, parmesan, ricotta and your choice of hard cheese, all layered with pasta and greens in a smooth bechamel sauce

Fresh spring herbs and all of 40 cloves of sweet new-season’s garlic go into this traditional French chicken stew

With ingredients that feel made for one another, this is a proper pie for a lazy Sunday

Lamb neck slow-cooked in Mexican herbs and spices, shredded and served with tacos, slaw and chilli sauce

Leftover Christmas ham, veg and cooked poultry are readymade for these pastry parcels of festive fun