Simple nutty pancakes

Stephen Mangan's easy breakfast pancakes are great for getting kids into cooking, and they're healthier with the addition of agave syrup rather than sugar,  and chopped mixed nuts

Strawberry tart with lavender & honey cream

Delicate lavender and honey cream is the perfect accompaniment to a slice or two of this sumptuous summer dessert. Assemble the tart just before serving to prevent soggy pastry

Egg Niçoise salad

A vegetarian Niçoise salad, that's packed with goodness – fibre, folate, iron, vitamin c and gluten-free too

Victorian diable sandwich

We've taken the classic flavour pairings of a Victorian diable – roast beef, capers, Dijon mustard, parsley and gravy – and served it in a warm baguette

Chocolate bark & chocolate-coated strawberries

White chocolate bark and dipped strawberries are simple to make but the homemade touch will impress guests at a summer party. Use them to decorate cakes too

Fruity milk jellies

These stripy fruit jellies will make everyone smile. Great for summer parties, they can be made the day before, meaning you can get ahead

Summer party cake

This generous cake is big enough to feed a crowd and is a combination of all our favourite summer ingredients: strawberries, Victoria sponge, meringues, fresh cream, white chocolate and buttery shortbread

Meringue kisses

These colourful mini meringues are a great little sweet party nibble. You can also pop them on top of a summer bake or dessert to stunning effect  

Potted shrimp tart with shaved rainbow beet salad

This stunning tart and colourful salad will get all the attention at a summer party. You can't beat homemade pastry, fresh veg and tasty shrimp!

Lemon & almond shortbread bars

These zesty bars will disappear quickly so make sure you save one for yourself! Jazz up your standard shortbread recipe – great for a summer party