Chimichurri sauce

This classic South American herb sauce balances a rich steak perfectly, but it works with lots of other grilled foods too

Rosti fish cakes

Use salmon or tuna in these easy fishcakes with grated potato, capers, asparagus and mustard

Feta pâté platter

A vegetarian lunch plate of a creamy feta dip with oatcakes, homemade coleslaw, crudités and artichokes

Cajun grilled halloumi with lime black-eyed bean salad & guacamole

Salty sheep’s cheese keeps its shape when cooked. Flavour with paprika and cayenne then serve with a bean salsa and avocado dip

Smoked mackerel pâté platter

Serve a pick-and-mix lunch plate of smoked fish dip, oatcakes, celery, artichokes and coleslaw

Flaked salmon salad with honey dressing

A simple salad of lean, omega-rich fish with sugar snap peas, avocado and a sweet soy vinaigrette

Goat’s cheese & caramelised onion frittata with a lemony green salad

A grilled omelette with sweet onion base, dotted with creamy cheese and served with salad – this recipes make enough for lunch the next day

Sunshine tiramisu

Swap chocolate and coffee for almonds, nectarines and peaches in this show-stopping make-ahead dessert

Garden tomato salad

This simple salad of ripe tomatoes with fragrant herbs and finely diced shallots makes a refreshing side salad or buffet dish

Creamy courgette risotto

This melt-in-the-mouth vegetarian dish served with pine nuts and fried courgettes is everything a traditional Italian risotto should be

Strawberry & almond cheesecake sponge

This easy summer bake made by adding dots of cheesecake mix to almond sponge along with chunks of fruit is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser

Lamb, apricot & shallot tagine

Adapted from the Moroccan roast lamb fish ‘mechoui’, this slow-cooked dish has an aromatic marinade and irresistably fruity sauce