Ultimate traditional Victoria sponge

Take the classic Victoria sponge cake to a whole new level by using crème diplomat in place of standard whipped cream, and sweet macerated berries

Strawberry tart

Wow family and friends with a stunning strawberry tart. A lovely centrepiece dessert for summer dining, it’s made with homemade pastry and crème pâtissière

Chocolate-dipped strawberries

Indulge in chocolate-dipped strawberries for dessert or as part of a romantic picnic. Drizzle over milk and white chocolate for the wow factor

Strawberry ice cream

Use sweet strawberries whilst they’re in season to make this fabulous homemade strawberry ice cream. It’s perfect on its own or as an accompaniment summer desserts

Fruit leather

Make this berry-flavoured fruit leather to eat as a snack or for baking. Here we use berries and apple, but plums, pear, pineapple and mango work well too

Fruit salad

Look for ripe, sweet-smelling fruit for this simple fruit salad with kiwi, mango, pineapple, grapes, orange and berries. It’s a lovely, light summer dessert

New York sour mocktail

Enjoy a taste of summer with this New York sour mocktail. Flavoured with tea, pomegranate, lemon and maple syrup, it’s just as showbiz as the alcoholic version

Vegan burger

Make this fantastic base recipe for a vegan burger and add whatever you fancy – chilli flakes, grated lemon zest or other herbs all work really well

Flourless chocolate cake

Treat someone to this flourless chocolate cake. It’s ideal for anyone following a gluten-free diet, and makes an irresistable dessert with fresh berries

Charred aubergines with white beans & salsa verde

Serve these charred aubergines with white beans and salsa verde topping as a veggie option at a barbecue. The aubergines char and blister beautifully

Bakewell tart

Who doesn’t love a bakewell tart packed with raspberries and almonds? Serve the classic English dessert with a dollop of cream or warm custard

Porcini loaf with summer greens

Make this mushroom, jackfruit and chestnut loaf for a vegetarian Sunday lunch. It’s super-healthy, and provides five of your 5-a-day in each serving