Flourless chocolate & pear cake

A light, but luscious cake made with hazelnuts – serve a slice for dessert with a dollop of crème fraîche

Minted courgette salad

A fresh and fragrant salad complements a Mediterranean antipasti spread for relaxed summer eating

Crispy squid with capers

A hint of garlic mayo makes everything that little bit more delicious, and this crisp calamari is no exception

Easy melon ice cream

A quick and easy way to make fruity and refreshing ice cream for hot summer days

Smoky aubergine dip & barbecued poppadums

If you want something to nibble on, this is great served as a starter, just scoop up and enjoy

Strawberry & white chocolate millefeuille

You might be used to having basil with tomatoes, but try it with summer fruits in this prepare-ahead dessert

Cauliflower & potato curry

Add some spice to your midweek meal with this one-pan vegetarian main course

Ricotta toasts with rocket & pine nut salsa

Rather than plating up a first course, keep things casual and share your starter from one big plate

Easy apple tarts

Melt-in-the mouth pastry and sweet tender apples are a match made in heaven

Stuffed butternut squash with quinoa

A filling vegetarian supper of roasted squash with a healthy pepper, pine nut and olive-flecked quinoa stuffing

Gremolata couscous-stuffed peppers

This wholesome, Moroccan-style veggie dish is filled with flavour – make double and take for your lunch

Banana tarte Tatin

Caramel, bananas and buttery pastry work beautifully in this pretty dessert, serve with an indulgent dollop of rum spiced cream