• Summer bean & bulgur soup

    Summer bean & bulgur soup

    Here’s a serving of five of your 5-a-day in one delicious and quick-to-make soup. If you make this ahead, the bulgur soaks up quite a lot of the liquid, so add a splash of water to loosen a little (or just eat as a summery stew).

    Easy
  • Next level beef burgers

    Next level beef burgers

    This summer treat yourself to our ultimate beef burgers and buns made from scratch. They’re well worth the effort and perfect for a weekend entertaining treat

    A challenge
  • Pork meatballs with bulgur salad, feta & mint

    Pork meatballs with bulgur salad, feta & mint

    Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims/non-pork eaters.

    Meatballs with a low fat content can often be dry, but adding grated carrot and onion not only moistens them, it adds flavour and texture

  • Spiced prawn cocktail subs

    Spiced prawn cocktail subs

    Forget boring sandwiches at a picnic – pack these prawn cocktail subs instead. If you’re travelling, assemble them when you get there so they’re super-fresh (see tip below)

    Easy
  • Flourless chocolate & almond cake

    Flourless chocolate & almond cake

    This dense, squidgy chocolate and almond cake is perfect for dessert. It’s gluten-free – just ensure your cocoa powder and chocolate are, too

  • Slow-cooked vine tomatoes with garlic

    Slow-cooked vine tomatoes with garlic

    Enjoy slow-cooked vine tomatoes with garlic as a summer side dish. Woody herbs like thyme, rosemary or bay can also be added to flavour the oil

    Easy
  • Tomato & coconut curry

    Tomato & coconut curry

    Celebrate tomatoes – even better if they’re homegrown – with this juicy coconut curry, that brings plenty of colour and flavour to your plate

    Easy
  • Spinach & cheese pide

    Spinach & cheese pide

    Make our version of Turkish pide with spinach and goat’s cheese, ideal for a light lunch or picnic. Pide are boat-shaped flatbreads that are filled and baked

    Easy
  • Spinach filo spiral pie

    Spinach filo spiral pie

    These impressive-looking spinach filo spirals are deceptively easy to make. A take on Greek spanakopita, serve with a side salad for a weekend lunch

    Easy
  • Gluten-free chocolate cake

    Gluten-free chocolate cake

    Make a dense, rich chocolate cake for a special occasion or anytime treat. While suitable for those following a gluten-free diet, it will prove a hit with everyone

    Easy
  • Cacio e pepe

    Cacio e pepe

    Whip up a simple cacio e pepe for a speedy lunch. With four simple ingredients – spaghetti, pepper, parmesan and butter – this is a storecupboard favourite

    Easy