Peppermint candy biscuits

These heart-shaped cookies with a crunchy mint filling are fun for children to make and give as a present

Jerk sweet potato & black bean curry

Serve your vegetable curry Caribbean style, flavoured with thyme, jerk seasoning and red peppers – great with rice and peas

Raspberry & white chocolate traybake

The perfect summer pud for a lunch party, or treat with afternoon tea

Anytime sweetcorn & tomato nachos

These cheesy nachos are great for nibbling on. The salsa can also be used as a healthy dip, served with vegetable sticks

Ember-baked focaccia stacks

A great storecupboard standby recipe for the barbecue – try using any jars of roasted veg you’ve got

Citrus iced tea

If you love tea, but you don’t find it refreshing in hot weather, try this wonderfully fresh alternative

Broad bean pilau

This broad bean dish will add a Middle Eastern twist to any summer occasion

Crunchy cucumber & radish salad

Add crunch and freshness to any Asian-inspired meal with this simple side dish

Tikka-style fish

Perfect for the barbecue – but don’t let that stop you using the oven if the typical English weather arrives – use whichever fish you prefer

Rosewater & pistachio kulfi with griddled mangoes

Kulfi is usually made from milk that has been boiled for several hours. This sneaky version is made with condensed milk, so all the hard work has been done for you.