Thai cucumber slaw

This easy, light salad is low fat but high flavour with lime, chilli and fish sauce – perfect as a side to your favourite Pad Thai

Runner bean & fennel slaw

This light, healthy slaw, dressed with garlic, mustard and lemon, makes a great barbecue side dish

Trout & spelt salad with watercress

For a super healthy lunch, throw together ready cooked spelt, smoked trout and steamed broccoli or a nutritious meal that's ready in minutes

Malty choc chip cookies

Try these easy, chewy chocolate chip cookies with malted milk – pop in the biscuit tin or cookie jar for up to 5 days

Apple crumble & custard cupcakes

These extra-special cupcakes taste just like traditional crumble and custard – top with cream icing and apple-shaped biscuits

Fish stew with roast garlic & saffron

Try this simpler, lighter version of bouillabaisse, a classic fish soup – serve with toasted slices of baguette to mop up the tomato based sauce

Walnut scones

Serve up these savoury, nutty homemade scones with soft goat's cheese and fig jam for an easy picnic treat

Apricot & crème fraiche Eton mess

Jam jars are perfect for transporting this fruity dessert to your favourite picnic spot – crumble over meringues just before serving

Poached salmon with courgette & lentil salad & lemon relish

If you're planning a posh picnic, this light and tasty salad can be popped into tupperware – pour over the dressing just before serving

Zingy blackberry lemonade

For a refreshing berry drink, try this homemade lemonade with blackberries and mint – keep chilled for up to a week