Courgette brownies

Growing courgettes in the garden? Use them to make these glorious fudgy courgette brownies studded with chocolate chips. Serve with vanilla ice cream

Gooseberry buckle cake

Got a glut of homegrown gooseberries? Showcase them at their very best in this glorious cake, with a sponge base, gooseberry filling and crumble topping

Chicken tikka pasties

Make these moreish pasties for a picnic. They’re easy to pack up and take with you, and inspired by the flavours of a chicken tikka slice

Mug brownie

Make this mug brownie in the microwave. It takes just six minutes to make – perfect for a speedy dessert for one when you crave a sweet treat

Cambridge burnt creams

Try an English take on crème brûlée for dessert. Thought to have originated at Trinity College, Cambridge, they are also known as trinity burnt creams

Parsley sauce

Serve this versatile sauce with fish, or use it in a pie filling. It keeps in the fridge for a couple of days, or frozen for up to a month

Caprese sandwich

Load slices of focaccia with pesto, mozzarella, rocket, red onion and tomato. They’re a perfect sandwich for feeding a crowd in a picnic.

Slow cooker spiced parsnip soup

Have some leftover parsnips from your Sunday roast? They’ll go down a treat in this vegan spiced curry soup. The recipe is made in a slow cooker

Air fryer buffalo cauliflower wings

Enjoy buffalo-style cauliflower as a veggie main or spicy side dish to accompany your favourite dishes. Full of flavour, we use an air fryer to cook them

Herby warm cucumbers with lemon

Did you know that warming up cucumbers enhances their fresh flavour? To finish, all this summer side dish needs is a sprinkling of fresh dill and parsley, plus lemon