Slow cooker aubergines

An easy vegetarian slow cooker recipe, packed with summer flavours – ideal if you’re busy, simply put it on in the morning and it’ll be ready come supper time

Tropical cheesecake bars

Fresh mango, a crunchy biscuit base and smooth cream cheese filling make a light summer dessert everyone will love. Top with passion fruit, pineapple and creamy lemon curd

Slow cooker pulled pork

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Succulent pulled pork spiced with paprika and cinnamon is oh-so simple when you make it in the slow cooker. Serve with fennel and apple slices in bread rolls

Alfajores

These melt-in-the-mouth shortbread-like cookies originate from South America and are filled with dulce de leche and rolled in desiccated coconut

Carrot & cumin hummus with swirled harissa

A spicy rose harissa swirl makes this hummus a little bit special. It's vegan, gluten free and totally irresistible

Griddled salad jar

This jar salad trend is a keeper! The dressing stays at the bottom of the container, and the leafy greens remain fresh and crisp until you're ready to serve

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

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

Cherry, apricot, peach & pistachio meringue stack

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

Raspberry & pistachio parfait

Sweet and nutty, this delicate dessert is ideal for after a big Sunday dinner, serve chilled and covered in blitzed pistachios for some crunch