Pastéis de nata (Portuguese custard tarts)

A classic Portuguese custard tart with buttery pastry and a hint of cinnamon and lemon in the filling. Who could resist these delicious tiny treats? 

Warm cherry & brown sugar compote

Boozy kirsch-soaked cherries, combined with vanilla ice cream and amaretti biscuits make a dessert as simple as it is delicious 

Summer chicken stew

One-pots aren't just for winter, try this fresh summer version with leeks, green beans, peas, new potatoes and tender chicken thighs

Seafood fideuà

Try this paella with a difference, using fideo or vermicelli pasta instead of rice, with prawns, mussels, squid, monkfish and a sprinkling of saffron 

Grilled & filled cumin flatbreads

Making your own fragrant spiced flatbreads will surely impress at your next barbecue. An ideal veggie main, served with marinated feta, Kalamata olives, toasted pumpkin seeds and yogurt

Crispy sweet potatoes with chickpeas & tahini yogurt

Barbecued sweet potato jackets with a bean and spinach filling, an ideal vegetarian option or make it vegan using a dairy-free yogurt alternative

Blackcurrant compote

A simple fruity compote to dollop onto your breakfast bowl, taking it from bland to berry beautiful

Blackcurrant queen of puddings

Blackcurrant compote and buttery brioche crumbs give this British classic a vibrant twist, with the sharp berries complementing the sweet meringue topping

Salt-baked beetroot with feta & pickled onions

The salt crust really intensifies the natural flavour of the beetroot as it steams in its own juices, seasoning it as it cooks

Minty griddled courgettes

Courgettes are at their best in the summer months, take advantage and whip up a quick, fresh side dish with garlic and herbs

Strawberry & elderflower trifle

The plumpest, ripest strawberries make up this classic summer trifle with ginger jelly and a lemon drizzle cake base

Courgettes stuffed with goat’s cheese & lamb ragout

Browning the mince in these succulent veggies intensifies the flavour, which is lifted by the lemon, mint and goat's cheese