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

Lamb, apricot & shallot tagine

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

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

Chocolate fondants

It doesn’t get much more indulgent than these classic melt-in-the-middle chocolate desserts, serve them at your next dinner party

Roasted sesame sweet potatoes & asparagus

Flavoured with Thai fish sauce, soy, ginger and garlic, this Asian-inspired dish makes a great accompaniment to meat, fish and tofu recipes

Lemony spiced hummus

Jazz up shop-bought hummus with harissa, herbs and lemon for a quick and easy party dip. Serve with toasted flatbreads and raw vegetables