Fennel, broad bean & blue cheese salad

This fresh and flavoursome starter uses seasonal ingredients, readily available around June

Griddled tuna with bean & tomato salad

The fresh tuna in this dish has a lovely meaty texture that’s even better when marinated before cooking

Fattet fool akhdar

Jordanian recipe from Dima Sharif, a cooking instructor, food artisan and author of the Dima’s Kitchen food blog.

Bulgur & broad bean salad with zesty dressing

A light salad with plenty of green vegetables, a chilli lime dressing, fresh mint and grains to pack into a lunchbox

Asparagus & tuna salad

Give the bistro classic, niçoise salad, a seasonal twist by swapping green beans for tender asparagus

Mexican beef & potato pie

A shepherd’s pie with a real twist – top a chilli con carne style filling with cheesy mash and tortilla chips

Peppery sausages with sweet potato mash

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Try bangers and mash with a difference – flavour your sausages with thyme and West Indian spice and serve with creamy potatoes

Vegetable vegan biriyani with carrot salad

A meat and dairy-free, Indian-inspired basmati rice dish with cauliflower, French beans, peas, potatoes, homemade curry paste and carrot salad

Broad bean, barley & mint salad

These little green beans go really well with grains like pearl barley – for a light touch, serve cold with goat’s cheese, mint and nuts

Minty bean & courgette dip with pitta crisps

This healthier version of chips and dips is a great way to start a picnic or party

Chilli chicken one-pot

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
A prepare-ahead one pot that will please all ages and is easily made for a crowd, just reheat and add some garlic bread and a salad

Baby spinach bistro salad

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This easily adaptable salad can be tweaked to suit your guests’ taste