Black bean soup with chunky raita

Rustle up this spice-rich soup and hearty raita for a tasty and speedy lunch. It’s also healthy, delivering four of your 5-a-day

Vegan strawberry pancakes

Use soya milk, soya yogurt and wholemeal spelt flour to make these delicious healthy pancakes for breakfast. Or use regular milk if you prefer

Baked mücver (courgette & feta bake)

Turn Med-inspired courgette fritters into a large bake – it’s easier to cook, more substantial and can be served as lunch with a side salad and garlic yogurt

Orange & dark chocolate yogurt bowls

Make a delicious yogurt bowl for breakfast, with a secret layer of creamy cholesterol-busting oats cooked in soya milk to make it more substantial

Strawberry & elderflower semifreddo

Finish your summer menu with the perfect al fresco pudding – this semifreddo is incredibly easy to make but looks so impressive

Samosa chaat

Try this fantastic way of serving samosas for a more substantial meal. It makes a good starter for a dinner party and to celebrate festivals such as holi

Cucumber soup

The refreshing cucumber soup is served cold, so it will go down well on a summer’s day. Ladle it into bowls for a smaller gathering, or pour into small cups for an amuse-bouche.

Spiced yogurt barbecue chicken

Light the coals and take dinner outside with this sunny spiced yogurt barbecue chicken. Enjoy with our tomato, onion and parsley salad or chargrilled cabbage

Fragrant biryani with coriander cod

Try this delicious biryani served with cod fillets. White fish is a great lean protein, making this a healthy dish that’s low in calories and fat

Turkish egg flatbreads

Enjoy these Turkish egg flatbreads for a quick and easy lunch or supper. Make sure you crack the eggs into hot oil to get a lovely, crispy bottom

Charred chilli salmon with cabbage salad

Make a meal that’s filling and feels special with this charred chilli salmon with cabbage salad. The gently spiced marinade works well for mackerel, too

Strawberry lemonade cake

Wow guests with this showstopping celebration cake. It tastes of strawberry lemonade, with lemon-syrup-soaked sponges, a cheesecake icing, candied lemons and popping candy