Braised summer veg

A mixture of vibrant broad beans, courgettes, fennel and radishes makes this the perfect three of your five-a-day summer side

Slow-roasted shoulder of lamb

Perfectly marinated meat that melts in the mouth is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Cook this roast for 5 hours, rest, then sprinkle with zesty gremolata

Peri-peri chicken pilaf

A low-fat spicy chicken one-pot with peppers, tomatoes and fresh red chillies – three of your five-a-day

Quick peach Melba crumbles

Raspberries, peaches and a crunchy granola topping make for an easy 10-minute dessert that's perfect for summer

Grilled aubergine tabbouleh

A vegan tabbouleh with all the flavours of summer. The coconut and tahini dressing adds a creamy, nutty element to this winning couscous

Pesto-crusted cod with Puy lentils

A light and healthy fish supper with homemade basil pesto, fresh tomatoes and a hint of chilli –  ready in under half an hour

Herby burgers with fennel slaw

If you’re craving a summer sizzler, try this parsley-flecked burger with crunchy coleslaw for a fresh alternative to your usual barbecue burger

Arroz con leche with strawberries in Sherry

A Spanish-inspired, cinnamon-spiked rice pudding enriched with double cream and served with boozy strawberries

Strawberry & white balsamic ice cream

This refreshing summer dessert is milky, subtle and slightly tangy. Use the plumpest, most perfectly-ripe strawberries you can find for the best flavour

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

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