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A platter of glossy grilled BBQ chicken wings with charred edges, garnished with fresh herbs and served with dipping sauce and vegetable sticksAmerican

BBQ Chicken Wings

Smoky, sticky grilled wings with a crisp skin and a quick homemade barbecue sauce. Cooked over two-zone heat, so the meat turns tender without burning the glaze.

1 h 10 minServes 4
Toasted bread slices topped with diced tomatoes and fresh basil on a wooden boardItalian

Tomato Bruschetta with Garlic and Basil

Crisp, garlic-rubbed toasted bread topped with juicy marinated tomatoes, basil and olive oil. It takes 20 minutes and works as a light starter or party snack.

25 minServes 4
A plate of crispy red Chicken 65 with curry leaves, green chillies, onion rings and lemon wedgesIndian

Chicken 65

Crisp, deep-red fried chicken bites with ginger, garlic, yoghurt and a quick curry leaf and chilli finish. A spicy, tangy snack that is easy to make for a crowd.

40 minServes 4
Bowl of bright green hari chutney with fresh coriander, green chillies and lemon on a wooden boardPakistani

Hari Chutney

A bright, sharp green chutney of fresh coriander, green chilli, garlic and lemon, blended in minutes. Serve it beside samosas, kababs and pakoras, or spread it in sandwiches.

10 minServes 8
A plate of golden crispy fish pakoras with mint chutney, tamarind chutney and lemon wedgesPakistani

Fish Pakoras

Bite-sized boneless fish coated in a spiced gram flour and rice flour batter, fried until crisp outside and flaky inside. Ideal with tea or as an Iftar starter.

50 minServes 4
Golden fried aloo samosas on a plate, one broken open to show potato and pea filling, with chutneys beside themPakistani

Aloo Samosa

Flaky, blistered pastry filled with spiced potato, peas and crushed coriander seed. Make a batch for iftar, tea time or guests, and fry them slowly for a crisp shell.

1 h 30 minServes 6
Golden shallow-fried shami kababs on a plate with green chutney, lemon wedges and sliced onionsPakistani

Shami Kabab

Soft, well-spiced patties of beef and split chickpeas, with a fresh mint, onion and green chilli centre. Shallow-fried until crisp outside, they suit tea time and Ramadan tables.

1 h 30 minServes 6
A plate of golden fried chicken pakoras with mint chutney, lemon wedges and onion ringsPakistani

Chicken Pakoras

Bite-sized pieces of marinated chicken in a spiced gram flour batter, fried until crisp outside and juicy within. Ideal for iftar, tea time or rainy afternoons.

1 h 5 minServes 4
Golden fried vegetable spring rolls on a plate, one cut open to show cabbage and carrot filling, with chilli saucePakistani

Vegetable Spring Rolls

Crisp, golden rolls filled with cabbage, carrot and capsicum in a peppery soy and garlic seasoning. A Ramadan and tea-time favourite that can be rolled ahead and fried when guests arrive.

1 h 5 minServes 6
Golden fried chicken samosas on a plate with one split open showing spiced chicken mince, served with chutneysPakistani

Chicken Samosa

Golden, flaky samosas filled with dry-cooked spiced chicken mince, fresh mint and a squeeze of lemon. Make them from scratch with a simple ajwain dough, ideal for Ramadan iftar or tea time.

1 h 25 minServes 6