Cucumber soup

The refreshing cucumber soup is served cold, so it will go down well on a summer’s day. Ladle it into bowls for a smaller gathering, or pour into small cups for an amuse-bouche.

Strawberry lemonade

Make the most of summer strawberries at your next garden party or barbecue with this fresh take on easy homemade lemonade.

Broad bean pasta

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Make the most of broad beans – at their peak in summer months – in this light pasta recipe. Peas work well too, though broad beans are just as sweet when peeled

Gooseberry cheesecake

Pair sharp gooseberries with sweet elderflower cordial and creamy mascarpone in this light cheesecake. It’s a gorgeous summer dessert – perfect for a party

Cookies & cream fridge cake

Make this no-cook cookies and cream fridge cake with the help of your fridge – it’s ideal for summer evenings when it’s too warm to put the oven on

Coronation chickpea sandwich filler

Create this veggie version of sandwich favourite Coronation chicken using chickpeas. It makes a lovely addition to a summer picnic menu.

Milk-free cake

Try this simple chocolate and vanilla sponge cake for an easy, milk-free weekend bake. It uses an all-in-one method to save time in the kitchen

Gingery broccoli-fry with cashews

Try our gingery broccoli-fry for a healthy veggie dinner. It’s a bit like fried rice but with antioxidant-rich broccoli instead

Quinoa salad with shredded greens & raisins

Showcase quinoa in this wonderful salad, with greens, avocado, feta and raisins. Rather than a grain, quinoa is a seed and is a great source of protein

Sweet potato gnocchi with tomato sauce

Try this tasty gnocchi made with both sweet potatoes and white potatoes. The sweet potatoes count towards your five-a-day, as does the accompanying tomato sauce