Serve 3 or 4 per person as a starter or light snack with a little bowl of dipping sauce.

Serve with a fresh green salad thats got a little rocket in it to off set the richness of the dish and some sliced tomatoes drizzled in olive oil.

Great for thai and tofu lovers!

Veg version of meatballs without using meat substitutes. Also a good way in high summer of using up the glut of home grown courgettes.

It’s easy to make, keep practising till you get it right and amaze your friends with your culinary expertise.

If you like the heat of chilli, this dip is for you – and it’s quite substantial too. Lovely with tortilla chips, celery and carrot sticks.

An elegant combination of watercress and crisp lettuce dressed with vinaigrette, this delectable salad has the added treat of crunchy, garlicky croutons.

Great for a party, this tasty guacamole recipe from Linda McCartney can be shared with friends and family.

Serve on a toasted bun, with a big mixed salad, potato salad and barbecued sweetcorn cobs. Sizzlingly good!

This is a wonderfully quick meal – and a great way to use any fresh basil from your herb garden! Bursting with flavour from the balsamic cherry tomato-combo, these flavours combine beautifully with the pesto, fish free prawns and linguine.