Crispy tofu

Fry tofu in a coating of smoked paprika, garlic and seasoning to make these crispy tofu bites. Eat as a snack or as a starter or side dish in a veggie feast

Broccoli pasta shells

Kids will love this healthier take on pesto and pasta, with broccoli upping their veg intake. It takes just 20 minutes to make and is low in calories

Chicken & sweetcorn ramen

This chicken and noodle soup will feed two young children. For adults, or if your kids are older, use a pack of noodles each, extra stock and a whole egg

Chocolate hazelnut ice cream cheesecake

No one will guess that this easy, rich and creamy no-cook, make-ahead cheesecake uses only 4 ingredients – ideal for a dinner party

Minted melon, tomato & prosciutto salad

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Quality produce makes this dish, Charentais melon, heirloom tomatoes and salty prosciutto marry beautifully. Ideal as a sharing platter starter for a summer dinner party

Ricotta strawberry French toast

Give your French toast a summer makeover with fresh berries, lashings of ricotta, honey and mint 

Barbecued oysters with garlic, paprika & Parmesan butter

Pep up your barbecue with these wonderfully meaty molluscs, bubbling in a smoky spiced garlic butter. Use large green-shelled mussels instead, if you like

Cherry bruschetta

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Ripe sweet cherries, creamy ricotta and salty prosciutto combine beautifully on these little toasts – the perfect nibble for a summer party

Marinated mackerel with green olive & celery dressing

Mackerel is undoubtedly a British superfood but it can leave your kitchen full of pungent aromas.  You can avoid this by lightly pickling instead of cooking it, like in this fresh-tasting recipe

Cherry soup with whipped mascarpone & caramelised almonds

Plump, glossy cherries poached in Prosecco, topped with crunchy almond brittle and creamy mascarpone makes for the perfect summer dessert