Griddled salad jar

This jar salad trend is a keeper! The dressing stays at the bottom of the container, and the leafy greens remain fresh and crisp until you're ready to serve

Carrot & cumin hummus with swirled harissa

A spicy rose harissa swirl makes this hummus a little bit special. It's vegan, gluten free and totally irresistible

Smoky Spanish tomato & garlic dip

A Spanish tomato dip with smoky paprika and a drizzle of sherry vinegar. A great vegan addition to the picnic platter

American burnt onion dip

A tasty veggie dip with a mayonnaise and soured cream base, great for raw veggies or toasted pitta bread

Tropical rocky road

You can use any dried fruit, nuts or biscuits in these tasty chocolate chunks. Pineapple and mango gives them a lovely fruity twist

Spanish sausage rolls

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

We've given the classic sausage roll a makeover by using spicy chorizo in the filling. Perfectly portable picnic treats!

Cherry, apricot, peach & pistachio meringue stack

These delicate meringues make a showstopping summer dessert. Layer up before serving to avoid your tower collapsing

Rocket pesto

For a change from the traditional basil variety, this quick and easy peppery pesto is delicious dolloped on pasta or drizzled over summer salads

Coconut iced doughnuts

The trick to light, fluffy doughnuts is to develop the gluten by kneading well and leaving to rise for as long as you dare

Thai fried prawn & pineapple rice

This quick, low calorie supper is perfect for a busy weeknight. Cook your rice in advance to get ahead – run it under cold water to chill quickly, then freeze in a food bag for up to one month