Cheat’s ginger beer

Create a wonderfully refreshing alcohol-free summer spritz with only four ingredients – make as spicy as you like

Chopped allotment salad

This crunchy side salad is packed with garden vegetables and makes a brilliant addition to a buffet – serve in teacups for a British twist

Easy gooseberry cobbler

This low-fat and satisfying cobbler is the perfect way to end a roast lunch with friends in summer

Gooseberry & hazelnut slices

A nutty sponge cake with jammy gooseberries in a shortcrust pastry case, flavoured with delicate elderflower cordial

Gooseberry syllabub pavlova

A new idea for pavlova lovers

Gooseberry gems

Gooseberries are often overlooked, but it’s just a matter of knowing how to cook them and how to dress them up

Sorbet fizz

The perfect fruity dessert for last minute al fresco dining – and it’s fat-free too!

White mulled wine

Lighten up your winter warmer by switching red wine and heavy spices for light cider, vanilla and elderflower cordial

Melon & Campari cooler

Turn down the summer heat with a Melon and Campari cooler in 5 minutes

Redcurrant sorbet

Try this refreshing redcurrant sorbet for an alternative low fat dessert