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

Pancetta-wrapped trout

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
You can prepare this the day before and changing the quantity is simple, making it a perfect dinner party dish

Chocolate crunch & raspberry pots

You'd never guess this was an allergy free dessert – no nuts, dairy, gluten or eggs. The perfect solution to those tricky menus

Smoked trout & potato wedges

No need to cook your fish, potatoes and greens separately – they all go into these easy crunchy wedges

Chocolate & coffee truffle pots

What better way to finish a meal than rich chocolate truffles and coffee? This easy dessert combines the two

Really useful roast chicken

This succulent all-purpose roast can be enjoyed with trimmings on Sunday or used as the basis for other satisfying meals

Sticky chicken with sherry, almonds & dates

Tender roasted chicken legs coated in a lip-smacking glaze – ideal for feeding a crowd

Herrings rolled with mustard & pancetta

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
Securing the fillets with cocktail sticks is a neat way of cooking enough fish for four without it being fiddly