Nutty watercress pesto

An easy, versatile sauce of herbs, Brazil nuts and cheese – perfect added to pasta or spiralized courgetti for a quick meal

Crab & melon salad

This elegant seafood starter is sure to impress – buy freshly picked crab meat or see our step-by-step guide to preparing a whole crab

Honey-roasted beetroot & carrots

Roasting root vegetables in a sweet balsamic glaze brings out their natural sweetness – finish with herbs and seeds for a sensational side

Caesar salad burgers

Pile chargrilled chicken, hard-boiled eggs and a creamy dressing onto burger buns for an easy and delicious dinner

Chocolate fudge icing

Use this easy chocolate buttercream recipe for rich and smooth icing every time – ideal for finishing birthday, celebration or party cakes

Red & white potato salad with pickled onions

Potato salad is a creamy barbecue classic – leave the skin on the potatoes and add chopped pickles and celery for texture and crunch

Hot & spicy wings with maple chipotle hot sauce

Spice rubs are the secret to mouth-watering barbecued meat, giving these sweet and sticky chicken wings extra crispy skin

Summer vegetable & quail’s egg tart

A bread mix makes an easy cheat’s base and is delicious topped with a creamy pea filling, broad beans, leeks, asparagus and cracked eggs

Chopped allotment salad

This crunchy side salad is packed with garden vegetables and makes a brilliant addition to a buffet – serve in teacups for a British twist

Tomato & courgette risotto

Roast a glut of summer vegetables and serve in this creamy Italian classic, finished with mascarpone and grated Parmesan

Giant scone cake

Serve this giant scone in slices for a simply ace afternoon tea treat, filled with fresh strawberries and fluffy whipped cream

Courgette, dill & feta breads

These easy to bake rolls are delicious stuffed with your favourite sandwich fillings for picnics, buffets or just as a snack