The spice is right

INGREDIENTS 2 tbsp olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 300g courgettes, green or yellow, coarsely grated 1 litre chicken or vegetable stock 1 egg 250ml natural yoghurt Jui

Full of colour and flavour, these fresh but warming plates are perfect for lunch or supper on September days

Fill those balmy summer evenings with delicious meals you’ll want to cook again and again

SERVES 4IngredientsFor the spice paste 1 tsp ground turmeric 1 tsp chilli powder 1 small onion, roughly chopped 4 garlic cloves 1 lemongrass stalk For the main 4 tbsp vegetable oil1 tsp table salt300m

INGREDIENTS 700g ripe mixed-colour tomatoes 1 clove of garlic 30g fresh mint 2 tbsp red wine vinegar 300g couscous 1 aubergine 1 courgette 1 large red onion 2 Romano peppers Olive oil 125g feta cheese

Share the load with your guests and ask each to make one of these delicious dishes for your next alfresco gathering