Texas barbecue brisket

Take your barbecue beyond the burger with this brilliant beef brisket

Salt & pepper squid

Crisp, spicy coating and hot, tender squid make an irresistible combination

Salmon rillettes

A little like a salmon terrine, this dish is terrific with homemade bread, served as a starter

Baked cherry cheesecake

This impressive make-ahead dessert, from Good Food reader Jane White, is sure to become a favourite

Stollen buns

These sticky buns really capture the taste of Christmas and are great for sharing with friends and neighbours

Hot-smoked salmon, double cress & potato salad platter

Get all the elements of this beautiful lunch dish prepared in advance, then just assemble when you’re ready to serve

Grilled Mediterranean veg with bean mash

Getting tired of roast veg with couscous or pasta? Try mashed beans for a cheap, healthy alternative

Summer salad with anchovy dressing

A filling main-meal salad bursting with fresh veg – just leave out the anchovies for a veggie version

Lamb shanks with chickpeas & Moroccan spices

Couscous goes well with the North African flavours of this dish

Loin of lamb with baba ganoush

Baba ganoush is a gutsy aubergine-based dip that twins well with tender sweet lamb

Fennel, broad bean & blue cheese salad

This fresh and flavoursome starter uses seasonal ingredients, readily available around June

Oven-poached salmon with sweet pepper & basil sauce

Produce a showstopping main course with poached salmon, and learn how to make Court Bouillon at the same time