Merguez lamb kebabs

A take on the highly-spiced North African lamb sausages, these skewers are served with aromatic cumin yogurt

Chicken tikka burgers

This Indian dish is traditionally cooked in a clay oven, but works on the barbecue too- try with homemade tamarind chutney and herb salad

Sri Lankan runner bean curry

This vegan spice pot is cooled down with coconut milk- ginger, cinnamon, cloves, mustard seeds and garam masala are all key flavours

Gooseberry & elderflower yogurt ice

This frozen Greek yogurt matches fresh and fragrant flavours- tart gooseberries and delicate floral notes

Blueberry swirl cheesecake

The creamy, sweet texture of this baked vanilla pudding is complemented by a vibrant fruit sauce

Berry, rose water, almond & meringue tart

A showstopper pud with a secret layer of chewy marzipan baked into the shortcrust base- impressive but so simple

Cherry blossom cake

A gluten-free light bake that uses polenta in place of flour and orange blossom to flavour a drizzle syrup

Gooseberry & elderflower mess

We’ve given Eton mess a twist by swapping the strawberries for another classic fruit – gorgeous gooseberries

Chilli bean bake with soured cream mash

A comforting supper for a crowd that you can freeze ahead to save time on the night

Luscious lemon baked cheesecake

A simple but very impressive pud, light enough to have a slice to finish a big meal

Classic smoked salmon crostini

Bite-sized canapés, ideal for a wedding or celebration

Coconut & tamarind chicken curry

This creamy tropical Indian one-pot is perfect for an informal, help-yourself dinner party with friends