Coconut quindim

A baked Brazilian dessert with creamy coconut set custard, similar to flan

Individual summer puddings

A traditional, low-fat dessert with strawberries, raspberries, redcurrants, blueberries and blackberries set in mini basin moulds

Spiced crab cakes with lemon & lime aïoli

Simple fishcakes made from delicate shellfish and Asian spices – coriander, sesame and chilli add a kick. Serve with a citrus mayonnaise

Crispy sesame fish burger with lime mayo

Make a four star fish finger sandwich by serving crisp pieces of cod, haddock or pollock in a roll with coriander mayo and avocado

Brown sugar meringues with gooseberry compote & cream

Crisp hazelnut meringues with whipped cream and gooseberry compote make the perfect gluten-free summer dessert

Sunshine tiramisu

Swap chocolate and coffee for almonds, nectarines and peaches in this show-stopping make-ahead dessert

No-bake chocolate hazelnut cheesecake

Reader Jessica Creed shares her showy, no-fail chocolate dessert – it’s perfect for entertaining

Lighter banoffee pie

Angela Nilsen applies her magic touch to this classic banana and toffee dessert with shortcrust base and cream filling

Chocolate & hazelnut celebration cake

This hybrid brownie chocolate cake by John Whaite is a bold party bake. The toffee spikes transform it into a professional-standard dessert

Caramelised white chocolate, ginger caramel & macadamia tarts

This stunning patisserie-standard, mousse-like dessert from Great British Bake Off winner Edd Kimber is pure indulgence on a plate

Boozy self-saucing chocolate pud

Break through the spongey chocolate topping to reveal a puddle of sauce in this super-simple dessert with Irish cream liqueur

Ginger noodles with chicken & hoisin aubergines

Give chicken an Asian twist by serving it with stir-fried noodles packed with ginger, Chinese cabbage and bean sprouts