Gooseberry & custard pies

Use slightly tart gooseberries in this summer dessert with a delicate vanilla custard and filo pastry

Iced coffee

With this simple classic, you can get your cooling caffeine fix with an optional shot of maple syrup

Broccoli & potato croquettes

These crunchy croquettes are both a stealthy way to get more vegetables into your kids as well as a great vegetarian party nibble

Cardamom & peach quinoa porridge

A healthy breakfast of oats and quinoa with fresh ripe peach. Almond milk makes its suitable for dairy-free and vegan diets

Thyme & caramelised onion mini Scotch eggs

Making these mini Scotch quail's eggs is well worth the effort, best enjoyed warm with a sprinkling of flaky sea salt. The perfect party food!

Lamb kuttu roti

This Sri Lankan dish uses leftover roast lamb, curry spices and flatbreads, fried together with egg and veggies in a delicious coconut-y supper for two

Lamb shoulder & smoky aubergine flatbread

This is loosely based on the Turkish dish of lahmacun, but with a thicker bread base similar to pizza. Great for using leftover lamb, the charred aubergine gives a smoky depth

Arroz con leche with strawberries in Sherry

A Spanish-inspired, cinnamon-spiked rice pudding enriched with double cream and served with boozy strawberries

Strawberry & white balsamic ice cream

This refreshing summer dessert is milky, subtle and slightly tangy. Use the plumpest, most perfectly-ripe strawberries you can find for the best flavour

Simple nutty pancakes

Stephen Mangan's easy breakfast pancakes are great for getting kids into cooking, and they're healthier with the addition of agave syrup rather than sugar,  and chopped mixed nuts

Potted shrimp tart with shaved rainbow beet salad

This stunning tart and colourful salad will get all the attention at a summer party. You can't beat homemade pastry, fresh veg and tasty shrimp!

Lemon & almond shortbread bars

These zesty bars will disappear quickly so make sure you save one for yourself! Jazz up your standard shortbread recipe – great for a summer party