Spanish sausage rolls

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

We've given the classic sausage roll a makeover by using spicy chorizo in the filling. Perfectly portable picnic treats!

Tropical rocky road

You can use any dried fruit, nuts or biscuits in these tasty chocolate chunks. Pineapple and mango gives them a lovely fruity twist

American burnt onion dip

A tasty veggie dip with a mayonnaise and soured cream base, great for raw veggies or toasted pitta bread

Smoky Spanish tomato & garlic dip

A Spanish tomato dip with smoky paprika and a drizzle of sherry vinegar. A great vegan addition to the picnic platter

Fennel & potato gratin

This is a deliciously creamy, seasonal dish that's best prepared ahead of time

Courgettes with mint & ricotta

This quick, simple dish makes a lovely side dish for fish or a stand-alone lunch served with toasted sourdough

Creamy salmon & dill fishcakes

These make a great dinner party starter or lunchtime dish, perked up with a fresh horseradish yogurt

Steam-fried bao buns (Sheng jian bao)

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

This street food dim sum from Beijing is an authentic type of bao bun that puffs up in the pan. You can fill with minced chicken, pork or prawns if you don't want to go veggie

Coconut iced doughnuts

The trick to light, fluffy doughnuts is to develop the gluten by kneading well and leaving to rise for as long as you dare

Summer vegetable & pesto rose tart

Spelt flour gives the pastry a nutty flavour which works so well with the pesto. Serve this stunning tart warm or cold and prepare for jaws to drop