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

Summer vegetable & pesto rose tart

Spelt flour gives the pastry a nutty flavour which works so well with the pesto. Serve this stunning tart warm or cold and prepare for jaws to drop

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

Steamed pak choi

An easy, low fat Asian side dish. Try serving with our twice-cooked sticky duck

Twice-cooked sticky duck

This recipe for tender, juicy duck with a honey glaze is staggered and takes out all the stress of doing it on the day

Thai prawn & lychee salad

This Asian-inspired salad is a guaranteed crowd pleaser. If you can't find fresh lychees, go for fresh sliced mango instead

Quick tomato relish

This simple recipe makes one jar of fresh relish, which you can serve with steak or white fish

Smoked duck & grilled peach salad

A fruity salad with griddled, caramelised peaches and smoked duck for a light summer lunch

Raspberry fool with whisky & toasted oats

Fresh, pink raspberries with whipped cream is the perfect summer dessert. Add a splash of whisky and toasted oats for a subtle nutty flavour

Raspberry & pistachio parfait

Sweet and nutty, this delicate dessert is ideal for after a big Sunday dinner, serve chilled and covered in blitzed pistachios for some crunch