Tangy roast pepper & walnut dip

A nice and spicy partner to pre-dinner drinks. Great with some toasted pitta for dipping

Pasta with mozzarella, mint & fresh tomato sauce

A fresh but filling dish full of light summer flavours

Butter bean & tomato salad

This quick and easy vegan French salad combines delicious flavours – perfect summer dish

Pea & mint soup

A superhealthy starter or snack that's great hot or cold

Eton mess stacks

We love individual puddings, they add a certain ‘Je ne sais quoi’ to an occasion. And these fab little meringues are definitely an occasion pudding

Very berry ice

Try this fruity iced pud – a fantastic and fat-free dinner party dessert

Shortbread recipe

Bake these classic shortbread biscuits to wow a crowd. You only need four ingredients, but you can mix it up with lemon or orange zest, or try adding chopped pistachios

English summer salad

This is the simplest of summer dishes, with a beautiful assortment of summer herbs, lettuce and vegetables

Rice pudding with raisin & cinnamon syrup

Known as Arroz con Leche in Mexico, this is
perfect served in small glasses

Summer berry fizz tartlets

A scrumptious picnic pudding that can be assembled when you arrive

Harissa-spiked hummus

A breeze to whip up, streets ahead of shop-bought versions – plus it's lower in fat, too

Egg drop chicken noodle soup

These quick and healthy noodles make the ideal midweek staple