Blackberry muffins

Make a batch of blackberry muffins for a mid-morning treat. Use fresh or frozen blackberries, or go foraging to find some in the summer months

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

Coconut ice cream

Make a creamy and refreshing vegan coconut ice cream. It can be served in cones or bowls, and is great topped with even more coconut

Salmon & asparagus one-pot gratin

Make the most of asparagus in season in early British summertime with this delicious creamy salmon and asparagus one-pot topped with crunchy breadcrumbs

Fresh salmon niçoise

On a balmy summer evening, a warm salad is satisfying yet light. Traditionally, niçoise is made with canned tuna, but the omega-3 fatty acids in the fish don’t make it through the canning process, so we’ve used wild salmon instead

Summer veg tostadas

Whip up these colourful veggie tostadas in just 30 minutes. Packed with summer veg, they make a flavourful, healthy and low-calorie midweek meal

Blackberry cheesecake

Treat family and friends to this creamy dessert in late summer and early autumn. It’s topped with fresh blackberries – or use raspberries during the summer months

Strawberry & elderflower semifreddo

Finish your summer menu with the perfect al fresco pudding – this semifreddo is incredibly easy to make but looks so impressive

Cucumber soup

The refreshing cucumber soup is served cold, so it will go down well on a summer’s day. Ladle it into bowls for a smaller gathering, or pour into small cups for an amuse-bouche.

Strawberry lemonade

Make the most of summer strawberries at your next garden party or barbecue with this fresh take on easy homemade lemonade.