Salads

You could prepare the potatoes in advance – just reheat in the oven on the day and dress with the vinaigrette when ready to serve

This fun twist on a classic caesar salad swaps croutons for gochujang crumbs and adds toasted sesame oil to the dressing

Crumpets are a great vehicle for soaking up the sweet juices from ripe tomatoes in this twist on the classic Italian salad. Swap the anchovies for a spoonful of capers to make it vegetarian

Don’t spend money on expensive vinegars when making pickles. White distilled malt vinegar works well with spices, and it won’t cloud the colour if you’re using a heavily pigmented vegetable

Sharp pickled walnuts and tangy feta contrast the sweetness of roasted shallots in this flavour-packed salad to share

Creamy goat’s cheese contrasts the crunch of 'everything bagel' seasoning in this hearty lentil salad. Enjoy leftovers for lunch the following day – simply store the goat’s cheese balls and salad separately in the fridge

Slightly firm pears work best in this simple, elegant salad. The honey caramelised pears are delicious warm but can be prepared a couple of hours ahead along with the toasted hazelnuts and dressing

Roasting the chicory mellows some of its natural bitterness, especially when paired with blood orange segments and salty roasted pecans

Grain-based salads are a great choice for gatherings, as they’re hearty and hold up well. This one can be made up to 24 hours ahead and stored in the fridge