Pickle recipes

The tanginess of the salad beetroot pickles goes well with stilton, but you can use chutney if you prefer

A spicy twist on the cheese toastie, combining 70s classic combination of pineapple and cheddar to irresistible effect

A chunky, all-in-one curry that's made in a single pan - by John Torode

Enjoy these pink pepper pickled shallots with hard cheeses like cheddar, comté or gruyère, or served alongside a fondue. They make an ideal festive gift

Enjoy these Polish pizzas, with a mushroom base instead of tomato sauce. Serve with caramelised onions, dill pickles and chives, plus a zig-zag of ketchup

Combine a few storecupboard spices to make a smoky Mexican spice mix and liven up these beef tacos. Serve with our avocado cream and pickled watermelon

Try trout as an alternative to a traditional meat roast. It still feels special, but cooks more quickly, with minimal prep. Serve with potato salad and slaw

A contemporary alternative to the traditional cheeseboard, the hardest part will be selecting your favourite cheeses

This nourishing, tasty salad is full of butternut squash, chickpea, feta, pickled radish and seeds. Packed with protein, it will satisfy hunger pangs

Bake pickle or chutney into traditional Cornish shortcrust pastry parcels to save serving on the side

Fill these steamed Chinese bread rolls with BBQ pork and pickled vegetables for a perfect Chinese New Year party nibble

Variations on these delicious dumplings are found all over Eastern Europe. Olia's are filled with tangy sauerkraut, crunchy cabbage and crispy shallots

Serve this crunchy red cabbage slaw with pickled jalapeño chillies as part of a Mexican feast. If you're making this dish for kids, leave out the chilli and dress with lime juice and a splash of oil

A low-fat veggie burger made with sweet potato, quinoa and mushrooms - a change from the standard vegetarian bean burger - make your barbecue menu stand out!

Chinese black vinegar adds a malty, smoky flavour to this dinner party pork dish, slow-cooked in a ginger and oyster sauce until it melts in the mouth

Potato salad is a creamy barbecue classic - leave the skin on the potatoes and add chopped pickles and celery for texture and crunch

Delicate dill pancakes served Scandinavian style with thin slices of cured salmon and soured cream - the perfect lazy morning brunch

Stick on the frying pan and rustle up this Scandinavian-inspired solo supper with egg, potatoes and sweet pickles

This fresh and zingy salad is packed with contrasting flavours and textures. It's ideal for entertaining

A chunky and vibrant homemade pickle flavoured with yellow mustard seeds. This courgette and tomato chutney makes for the perfect accompaniment or gift

Make the most of this turnip-like vegetable by stir-frying the green leaves and pickling the veg - serve with rich Asian-spiced meat

Studded with walnuts and stem ginger, this pickle is delicious on a cheeseboard or with cold meats, plus it makes a great gift

Preserve sweet juicy fruit in this spiced chutney with cardamom, chilli and ginger - great with cheese, cold meat or curry

Malty Chinese black vinegar makes a great base for a slow-cooked one-pot with ginger, chilli and a thrifty cut of meat