Not a fan of chicken? Replace chicken mince with lean lamb, beef or pork mince and the basil with continental parsley.

Dig in to this classic for a taste of rustic comfort food at its best – it’s like giving your stomach a little cuddle.

Do the funky chicken and make it a fresh and delicious Asian occasion to impress the hungry hordes.

Get your chopsticks at the ready! The fiery Asian-inspired flavours of this delicious chicken mean this is no ordinary roast.

One dish fits all with this winner dinner. To divide a chicken into pieces, use poultry shears to cut along either side of the backbone, then remove. Open out, then cut the breast in half and cut the legs, thighs and breast into pieces.

Inject a touch of Middle-Eastern flair into your favourite chicken roast with a homemade harissa and the sweet ’n’ smoky baharat spice mix (available from specialty food stores).

This delicious baked chicken is packed full of flavour with no hidden nasties.

This chicken stir fry is not only good for you but can be ready in 10 minutes.

This is the ultimate roast chicken recipe, paired with creamy and buttery mashed potato.

This sensational salsa is guaranteed to become a favourite. Add it to store-bought roast chicken for instant summer lovin’.

The humble takeaway chicken has never looked so good! Rolled, then cut into bite-sized pieces, these cute sambos will disappear in a flash.

This quick version of the ever-popular Chinese duck pancakes are made extra tasty with ready-roasted chicken and tortillas.

This is an absolute breeze to cook, carve and serve. It’s a whole chicken that’s been deboned, then rolled and deliciously stuffed. All the hard work, done!

Buy a great free-range chicken to ensure you get the moistest and most delicious bird.

This is no ordinary roast dinner with its tantilising Mediterranean twist.

You wouldn’t know it from the great taste, but this flavoursome soup is 99 per cent fat free!

If your chicken is too thick, put the fillets between sheets of plastic wrap and flatten with a meat tenderiser.

Karen Martini's delightful roasted spiced chicken and potato salad. It's the perfect week day meal for your family.

Adding olives, cumin, coriander, saffron and chilli to this dish gives it a wonderful taste and colour.

A delicious roast chicken dinner with mashed potatoes, made by our favourite chef, 'fast' Ed.