Italy’s answer to bacon and eggs, with prosciutto, mozzarella and Parmesan, as a pizza. Are you in?

A simple, delicious little nibble with drinks before dinner. Easy for two people or a big party crowd.

An easy, storecupboard way to run up a spicy dip with roasted red peppers from a jar and walnuts.

A boldly flavoured tapas-style appetiser to open your evening’s eatings with a bang and a minimum of fuss.

Vibrantly spiced with Thai flavours, these bite-sized patties will silence the grumbles from even the most committed meat eaters.

Prawns stay tender when cooked this way, scantily cloaked in crumbs and parsley, with a hint of garlic.

Sweet and spicy oven-roasted wedges that you sprinkle and toss into the oven. Great as a snack or a side.

A light, lovely weekend lunch idea that's quick and easy enough to make it into the weeknight rotation.

With a crunchy baked coconut crust and a zesty dipping sauce, these prawns make for great casual dining.

A crunchy crust, packed with flavour, makes these versatile tenderloins easy to make and terrific to eat.

How to make the perfect hummus without compromises: full of great flavours and silky smooth.

Gently spiced fritters that come together in just a few minutes, versatile enough for any time of day.

A store-cupboard standby graduates to a casual first course, to be rolled up and munched with drinks.

It's one of my ultimate kitchen hacks: these are so quick and easy, I get one of my guests to make them.