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

Rocket pesto

For a change from the traditional basil variety, this quick and easy peppery pesto is delicious dolloped on pasta or drizzled over summer salads

Cherry, apricot, peach & pistachio meringue stack

These delicate meringues make a showstopping summer dessert. Layer up before serving to avoid your tower collapsing

Smoked duck & grilled peach salad

A fruity salad with griddled, caramelised peaches and smoked duck for a light summer lunch