Minted courgette salad

A fresh and fragrant salad complements a Mediterranean antipasti spread for relaxed summer eating

Crispy squid with capers

A hint of garlic mayo makes everything that little bit more delicious, and this crisp calamari is no exception

Easy melon ice cream

A quick and easy way to make fruity and refreshing ice cream for hot summer days

Smoky aubergine dip & barbecued poppadums

If you want something to nibble on, this is great served as a starter, just scoop up and enjoy

Strawberry & white chocolate millefeuille

You might be used to having basil with tomatoes, but try it with summer fruits in this prepare-ahead dessert

Cauliflower & potato curry

Add some spice to your midweek meal with this one-pan vegetarian main course

Ricotta toasts with rocket & pine nut salsa

Rather than plating up a first course, keep things casual and share your starter from one big plate

Easy apple tarts

Melt-in-the mouth pastry and sweet tender apples are a match made in heaven

Stuffed butternut squash with quinoa

A filling vegetarian supper of roasted squash with a healthy pepper, pine nut and olive-flecked quinoa stuffing

Gremolata couscous-stuffed peppers

This wholesome, Moroccan-style veggie dish is filled with flavour – make double and take for your lunch

Banana tarte Tatin

Caramel, bananas and buttery pastry work beautifully in this pretty dessert, serve with an indulgent dollop of rum spiced cream

Redcurrant sorbet

Try this refreshing redcurrant sorbet for an alternative low fat dessert