Peach Melba jam

Squirrel away a few jars of this gorgeous peach and raspberry preserve for when you crave a spoonful of sunshine on a rainy day

Chicken satay

Food editor Barney begins his cooking with kids series- first off, Barney and his daugher Maisie make chicken skewers with peanut sauce

Orange & almond cupcakes

Delicate little cupcakes with almond buttercream icing- if you’re feeling ambitious, follow our guide to creating an edible bouquet

Strawberry & rhubarb crumble

Have a garden glut of fruit? Turn your bounty into a pretty pink pud with crunchy almond topping and serve warm with vanilla ice cream

Smoky corn & avocado salsa

Char some peppers and use them in this light and crunchy side dish to serve with meat or fish- it’s great with barbecued food

Blueberry & pistachio cake with cardamom cream

Reader Janine Watkins shares her recipe for a light and nutty celebration sandwich sponge with floral notes and bursting berries

Turkey, pea guacamole & radish wrap

Keep in shape with this lunchbox and picnic-friendly wrap filled with lemony pea ‘guacamole’, low-fat cream cheese and lean white meat

Lighter crème brûlée

The secret to this healthier French pud is to make the custard very thick intially as unlike your normal recipe, it’s not baked afterwards

Grilled chicken with chilli & sesame seeds

Flavour grilled chicken strips with Thai chilli sauce, ginger and honey and serve with broccoli for this speedy meal for two

Turkish pizza with spiced pomegranate beef & feta

Homemade pizza always wins over takeaway- try this new topping idea of spiced mince, sweet Peppadew peppers, feta cheese and pine nuts