Greek chicken, rice & lemon soup

Make bowls of comforting, homely avgolemono, a classic Greek chicken, rice and lemon soup. Deliciously creamy, it feels like a hug in a bowl

Fluffy pittas

Try making these Grecian-style pittas which are fluffier than the ones you’ll find in most shops. Fill with barbecued chicken or pork, salad and tzatziki for a satisfying fakeaway kebab

Blackberry muffins

Make a batch of blackberry muffins for a mid-morning treat. Use fresh or frozen blackberries, or go foraging to find some in the summer months

Meze-style sharing board

Share your favourite dishes with family and friends in a meze-style sharing board. This one includes cauliflower and feta fritters, carrot & tahini salad, and falafels

Lemon & spinach rice with feta

Pack in spinach, feta and walnuts into this rice dish. It’s bursting with nutrients, including vitamin K, which is important for our skin, hair and bones

Strawberry & elderflower semifreddo

Finish your summer menu with the perfect al fresco pudding – this semifreddo is incredibly easy to make but looks so impressive

Samosa chaat

Try this fantastic way of serving samosas for a more substantial meal. It makes a good starter for a dinner party and to celebrate festivals such as holi

Cucumber soup

The refreshing cucumber soup is served cold, so it will go down well on a summer’s day. Ladle it into bowls for a smaller gathering, or pour into small cups for an amuse-bouche.

Chickpea fritters

Make a batch of these chickpea fritters for your little ones. Full of healthy goodness, they’re also freezable so are ideal for making ahead

Turkish egg flatbreads

Enjoy these Turkish egg flatbreads for a quick and easy lunch or supper. Make sure you crack the eggs into hot oil to get a lovely, crispy bottom

Lemon & raspberry mousse with pistachio & ginger shortbread

Impress dinner guests with this lemon and raspberry mousse. Served with pistachio and ginger shortbread, it’s a great dessert for a dinner party

Roasted carrot & whipped feta tart

Make the most of budget-friendly carrots with this colourful veggie tart, topped with lemon rind curls and homemade carrot-top pesto