No cooking required

Tomato dip is best made close to serving. Note

Affogato is a popular Italian dessert that often combines coffee with ice-cream and often, a splash of booze. We've used Irish cream here, but you could substitute your favourite liqueur.

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If you love prawns, you'll love this incredibly zesty prawn salad with a mint and lemon dressing.

This delicious chilled soup is so easy to prepare and makes the most refreshing lunch on a hot summer's day.

You can substitute scotch whiskey for the rye whiskey. Note

Served alongside some sliced barbecued duck, this zesty Asian salad is full of spice and packs a punch.

Strawberries can also be served with yoghurt or light sour cream in place of creme fraiche. Note

To make chilli-infused vodka, combine 250ml vodka and 4 fresh red thai chillies in a glass jar, cover; stand for about 5 days or until the vodka is infused with chilli heat. Discard chillies before using. Note

Easy, refreshing and nutritious.

You need only small quantities of pineapple and rockmelon, so buy the smallest fruit you can find. Two passionfruit will supply the right amount of pulp. Honey yoghurt can be made a day ahead; store, covered, in the refrigerator. Note

You need a loaf of the larger-sized bread (slices measure 12cm across). Ham slices can be used instead of the shaved ham, if you like. The little cut-out hearts can be used to make fairy bread or sandwiched with a cut-out heart of sliced cheese, held together with a toothpick and grilled until browned. Sandwiches […]

This incredibly tasty dip goes well with crusty bread and crackers. Serve sprinkled with extra finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, if you like.

Delight your child with this gorgeous (and easy) orange birthday cake.

Chocolate and fruit crackles

Fresh, tasty and very moreish, chicken rice paper rolls make a great starter or share plate for a party.

Use fresh pineapple, if preferred. Note

Broderie anglaise, French for `English embroidery', is characterised by cutwork, lace and small eyelet patterns, just like we've used in this cake.

Carpaccio, usually served in Italy as a “primi piatti” (literally, the first plate), a first-course salad, can be made with finely sliced fish as well as the traditional beef fillet. Be certain that the meat you buy is as fresh as possible and from a reliable source. Note

Each takeaway barbecued chicken we used in this chapter weighed about 900g; when skinned and boned, this results in 3 cups (480g) of shredded meat, or 2½ cups (425g) of coarsely chopped meat. Note

We used watermelon, mandarins, kiwifruit, mango and strawberries. Use any combination you like. Note

Try this cheat's version of a Kiwi favourite.

The beauty of smoothies is that you get all that delicious tasting fruit juice, without missing out on the goodness of the whole fruit. Plus, they're a quick way to get your 5-a-day when you're on the go.

Use lightly oiled scissors to cut turkish delight. You will need about 35 sugar flowers per cake pop. Use white Candy Melts in place of chocolate Melts for an extra-white finish Note

Like a cocktail in a glass, this piña colada mousse is the perfect dessert to top off a special dinner party. You can leave the rum out if you like.

You can serve these mango cheeks with lime fresh, or sprinkle them with brown sugar and grill briefly first.

You need an 80cm length of 50mm diameter PVC pipe, cut into 10cm lengths. ask the hardware store to do this for you, or use a hacksaw. This recipe will also fit into a 24cm springform tin. In this case, use a plain chocolate biscuit base. Note

Cool, sweet and fruity, this refreshing mango and hibiscus sorbet is perfect to enjoy on a warm Summer afternoon by the pool. It is only enhanced by a splash of prosecco.

We've foregone the classic version of this drink for a little sweetness. James Bond might frown, but we love it.

Use a mandolin or V-slicer if you have one, to finely shred the cabbage and slice the radishes. Note

They are an unlikely pair, but the combination of banana and passionfruit is fresh, healthy and delicious; always a winner. Make sure your bananas are ever so slightly firm, with no blemishes.

Recipe is best made just before serving. Note

This tart, citrus-based sauce is one of the mainstays of Japanese cuisine. It is usually made with a citrus fruit called yuzu, which is not easy to obtain outside Asia. It is a perfect accompaniment to char-grilled sliced beef, steamed fish, tofu and asian greens.

You need about 6 passionfruit for this recipe. Note

Serve with seafood or chicken. Note

These easy individual tiramisus require no cooking and are perfect for a dinner party.

There's no need to drink this green smoothie purely for the health benefits. The ingredients combined together are fresh and delicious with a wonderful gingery kick. You could substitute the lime for lemon, or kiwifruit, if you like.

Only fresh blueberries can be used in this recipe, as frozen berries will tint the sangria. Note

A classic cocktail, this timeless combination of tequila and lime will take you to Mexico with every sip.

Sometimes nicknamed “yuppie Vegemite”, this classic Provençal preparation is used as a dip for raw vegetables, spread on bread and pizza, and served with fish and meats. Note

You can also make this salad with leftover barbecued chicken. Note

This refreshing, punchy noodle salad makes the perfect healthy lunch or dinner.

You need ¼ small pineapple for this recipe. Note

Citron vodka is a lemon and lime flavoured vodka that contains small amounts of lemon peel. Limoncello is a popular after-dinner drink in Italy, and is usually served ice cold. It is sweet and lemony, but not sour. Note

A twist on the classic ceviche, this fish dish cooks in lime juice, mangoes and chilli.

LSA is a mixture of ground linseeds, sunflower seed kernels and almonds; available in health-food shops or the health-food section in supermarkets.

You need approximately eight limes for this recipe. Note

This fruity rice salad accompanies lamb dishes fantastically

These mango cremes are quick and easy to make and you can pop them in the fridge early in the day, ready for dessert later in the evening. You could serve them with berries for an extra splash of colour, if you like.

This is a great alcohol-free drink to offer guests, but you could replace the mineral water and lemonade with champagne if you want to make a punch with punch.

Prepare just before you are ready to serve. Makes 8 Note

Palm sugar brings a depth of flavour as well as sweetness to these delectable little cheesecakes.

Chlorophyll is the chemo-protein that gives plants their green color. Humans get it from leafy green vegetables, such as broccoli, lettuce, cabbage, and spinach. We have used celery stalks and flat leaf parsley. Note

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Sour cream dressing adds a lemony lift to this smoked trout and avocado salad. If you can't get your hands on any smoked trout, you could substitute smoked salmon. Either way, the crisp leaves, soft avocado and fish bites make a delicious dish.

Served with a plum dipping sauce, these pork and cabbage rice paper rolls are great for a share platter and require no cooking.

Experiment with a variety of seasonal flowers and greens. Mix mild greens with a garnish of stronger-tasting flowers and vice versa. Suggested flowers include violas, calendula, culinary herb flowers, pineapple sage, dianthus, day lilies and roses. If the flowers are large, use only their petals. Note

Fierce and tangy, this chilli lemon marinade works beautifully with chicken, pork and firm white fish such as blue-eye.

You could use peach slices in place of raspberries and peach liqueur rather than strawberry when making this delightful party drink if you like.

Tossed in a zingy red wine vinaigrette, this salad is full of flavours due to a variety of punchy herbs and greens.

This nutritious, filling breakfast will definitely keep you going until lunchtime.

This flavoursome dip goes well with crudités, potato wedges or barbecued chicken wings.

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this zesty and creamy slice.

Nothing says decadence quite like a platter of fresh oysters. Drizzle them with these three fresh, fragrant and delicious Asian inspired dressings and watch them disappear.

Oh, my goodness. Oh, my very goodness. This homemade Irish creme liqueur makes a wonderful and unique Christmas gift. But be warned, you may not want to give it away.

If fresh fruit is unavailable, use frozen mango or drained canned mango in natural juice, for this healthy smoothie full of calcium, magnesium and B12.

Greek fetta salad is a great accompaniment to beef or lamb kebabs perfect for a summer barbecue or for dinner when you’re pressed for time.

This herb sauce is divine served with grilled meats or as a sandwich spread.

Try this easy 4-ingredient dip for a nutritious snack served with crunchy veggies.

This creamy and lemony dip is delicious and dead easy to make. You can adjust the lemon juice and garlic to taste.

These delicate smoked trout and freshly pickled onion squares have a big flavour for such a little bite.

There are few platters more impressive than those piled high with fresh, local seafood. Finish off the jewels of the sea with delicious dipping sauces; serve with chilled white wine, or go all the way with a bottle of bubbles.

It is fine to use one 300ml carton of cream for this recipe. Note

For an elegant Christmas dessert, try this cheat's ice-cream terrine served with fresh berries. For a more layered look, you could use two different flavours of ice-cream.