Orange & apricot loaf cake

A classic fruit sponge cake with apricots and citrus shared by reader Ann Turner – it’s perfect with a cup of tea

Pan-fried sea bass with ratatouille & basil

This restaurant-quality fish supper for two puts a new spin on classic French ratatouille

Giant strawberry shortcake

The Great British Bake Off winner combines two classic bakes – Victoria sponge and jammy shortbread. The result is dazzling

Peach & red berry ice cream cake

This dessert is one seriously cool customer – layer vanilla sponge with mascarpone fruit ice cream and berries

Green gazpacho

Try this dazzling take on the classic chilled Spanish soup – this version is made with green veg, herbs and yogurt. Add edible flower ice cubes for extra special presentation

Roast new potato salad with caper & tarragon dressing

A classic potato salad updated with a herby soured cream dressing, perfect for serving with fish, barbecued meat and many an alfreso feast

Cherry, rose & pistachio Pavlova traybake

Take this retro meringue dessert to another level by adding edible flower petals, coconut cream, fruit and nuts for even more texture

Very-berry oat crumble

This classic pudding isn’t just for winter – try a summer fruit filling of raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, redcurrants and blackcurrants

Coconut quindim

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

Lemony tuna & asparagus salad box

A new take on the classic salad Niçoise. This lean salad is bulked out by storecupboard cannellini beans and flavoured with dill and lemon

Individual summer puddings

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

Chimichurri sauce

This classic South American herb sauce balances a rich steak perfectly, but it works with lots of other grilled foods too