This recipe is perfect as a light lunch, snack or starter. It can also be the basis for great party canapés.

The secret to a great brownie is not to overcook it. You want to achieve a fantastically moist, fudge-like density.

Try using this sauce tossed with spaghetti, fresh chillies and coriander for an Asian slant on a spaghetti arrabiata.

Here aubergines are 'shnitzeled' – coated and fried in a delicate mix of breadcrumbs, cheese and herbs.

This soup can be served hot, but is equally delicious chilled.

I don’t think you can ever beat a syrup cake. This one oozes flavour, is wonderfully moist and has a beautiful texture