Lemon sherbet ice

Reach for a refreshing hit of nostalgia with this citrus ice – allow to slowly melt so it can be sucked up through a straw

Easy salmon sushi

Smoked salmon gives this easy recipe a festive touch and means you don’t have to prepare fresh fish – a good sushi recipes for beginners

Lemon ice & minty strawberries

Barney Desmazery’s fruity summer dessert is totally fat free and a great palate-cleanser

Marsala-soused peaches

This sophisticated, simple and foolproof dessert will impress your dinner party guests. By Silvana Franco

Pine nut & honey tart

This make-ahead tart is the ultimate finale for a festive buffet – just make sure you have enough as guests may well want seconds

White choc & cardamom mousses

These sophisticated mousses are a breeze to make and a great dinner party dessert

Southern fried chicken

Great for feeding a crowd, simply kick back, enjoy and relax this fried chicken recipe with homemade slaw

Pears roasted in red wine

A no-fuss, low-fat dessert – no need to peel the pears, just pop them in the oven and wait for the delicious sauce to form

Chocolate fondant

A gooey prepare-ahead dessert that's perfect for entertaining – it's all a matter of timing…

Yogurt parfaits with crushed strawberries & amaretti

Get the taste of summer with this sophisticated dessert that is low fat and easy to make

Pimm’s iced tea

Mixing this summer favourite with ice-cold mint & citrus tea makes a less sweet but every bit as refreshing cooler

Lime possets with raspberries

You only need four ingredients for this refreshing summer dessert, plus it can be made a day ahead