Ultimate picnic sandwich bagels

These bagels are inspired by the flavours of a niçoise salad, packed with ham, cheese, olives and cornichons and ideal for bringing to a summer get-together or for lunch on-the-go

Mint yogurt sauce

Make this simple dip inspired by Greek tzatziki and Indian raita. If you like a bit of spice, try adding toasted cumin seeds or a little cayenne pepper

One-tray baked gnocchi

Sometimes when | post a new recipe on social media, it really seems to resonate with how everyone’s feeling – and this dish was one of those! With millions of views on Instagram, I can see why it’s so popular. It’s basically a deluxe version of a pasta bake – simple cooking and easy to serve up, with all the favours merging together as the pasta gets slightly crispy. Try it with your favourite ravioli or tortellini too.

Beetroot bucatini

Be amazed at how the beetroot turns the pasta a majestic ruby red in this creamy, vibrant dish. It’s enough to convince anyone that beetroot is incredible. Add the sauce to anything from salads to pizza and pasta. This is one of my favourite dishes from my book, You Can Cook This!.

Smoky fish dip & bagel chips

Turn oily fish into a scoopable dip for a great way to encourage kids to eat more of it. Oily fish, such as mackerel, is full of healthy omega-3 fatty acids

Chorizo & savoy cabbage rigatoni

Use Savoy cabbage in this chorizo pasta dish for its slightly bitter edge. Curly kale, chopped spring greens or spinach would also work well

Spiced plum & coconut cake

Try this bake in the period between late summer and early autumn. Plums pair so well with coconut and spices. Serve warm with a dollop of yogurt or cream

Charred cabbage skewers with harissa butter

Reimagine veggie skewers with these charred spring cabbage versions served with a moreish harissa butter, Greek yogurt and crispy onions

Chargrilled chicken curry

Take a homemade chicken curry to the next level by barbecuing the chicken pieces to give a deep, charred flavour

Ratatouille lasagne

Combine two comforting favourites in this summery ratatouille lasagne, packed with three of your five-a-day

Air-fryer courgette & feta fritters

Make these fritters for your next picnic. A favourite with the family, serve with yogurt, or alongside a lunchtime salad or poached eggs for brunch

Smoky white bean & ricotta traybake

Make this bean and ricotta traybake using our pre-prepared roasted summer vegetable traybake. Serve al fresco with crusty bread for dipping and scooping