Travel to Thailand, Mexico, even dip into India and England… Make lunch a global affair.

Spice up your life! (Sorry). In the summery months, nothing is better than a long lunch aromatic with chilli, ginger, coriander, cumin, paprika, and flavours from all over the world. Here’s our pick on what to cook when you’re hosting some more adventurous eaters.

The Starter

Silken slivers of chilli-dressed salmon and a Thai cucumber salad that will cool everything down. Drinks writer Mike Bennie says, “Spice is one of those things that keeps leading drinks experts back to things that refresh the palate – think cold, crisp beer, light and fresh white wines, chilled, dry rose wines. It’s a handy rule.”

Drink match: Refreshing dry beer (try Young Henrys Lager)

The Main

This impressive main turns everyone’s favourite roast into a spiced, hot and fresh affair complete with tequila marinade. A Mexican fiesta to please the crowds.

Drink match: Aromatic, floral gewurztraminer (try Rippon Gewurztraminer)

The Dessert

Aromatic with mixed spice and rum, madeleines are served just baked and then dipped in dark chocolate sauce.

Drink match: Rich, complex fortified to sip on (try Chambers Old Vine Muscadelle)