Multi-seed cheese straws

Make cheese straws with the added flavours of sesame and poppy seeds, dried onion flakes and sea salt. They’re great snacks to serve with drinks

Chilli & honey baked ricotta & grapes with prosciutto

Create a little make-your-own crostini station where guests are invited to spread baked ricotta onto warm toast and top with grapes and prosciutto

Roasted pepper shakshuka

Get your kids in the kitchen to make this roasted pepper shakshuka. We use a roasting tin which makes it easier for younger cooks

Chocolate fondants

Prep these indulgent chocolate fondants ahead and chill or freeze until ready to cook. If cooking from frozen, add an extra two minutes to the cooking time

Chocolate chip & pecan butternut bread

Love banana bread? You’ll love this butternut bread, which is really more of a cake. The squash provides sweetness while keeping the texture dense and squidgy

Blackberry, lemon & mascarpone croissant pudding

Make blackberries the star of the show in this summery twist on a bread and butter pudding. Blackberries vary in sweetness, so try one before cooking and adjust the sugar accordingly

Pizza frittas with courgette, mint & ricotta

Ever tried frying pizza dough? Give it a go – it creates a light, pillowy base with a crisp crust that’s perfect for topping with fresh summer ingredients

Lamb tagine & sweet potato pie

Combine the Moroccan-inspired flavours of lamb tagine with fluffy sweet potato mash to make this comforting pie

Hot honey, orange & sesame prawn stir-fry

This fragrant stir-fry is packed with prawns, peppers and pak choi. Serve with rice or noodles for an easy midweek win

One-pan baked feta with summer tomatoes, oregano & butter beans

Bake feta in the oven with garlicky, herby tomatoes and butter beans for an easy one-pan summer dish. Serve with crusty sourdough for scooping