Individual summer puddings

A traditional, low-fat dessert with strawberries, raspberries, redcurrants, blueberries and blackberries set in mini basin moulds

Spiced crab cakes with lemon & lime aïoli

Simple fishcakes made from delicate shellfish and Asian spices – coriander, sesame and chilli add a kick. Serve with a citrus mayonnaise

Cumin & onion marinated beef

Based on the Brazilian dish churrasco, steak is flavoured with tangy Worcestershire sauce, spices, citrus and garlic

Brown sugar meringues with gooseberry compote & cream

Crisp hazelnut meringues with whipped cream and gooseberry compote make the perfect gluten-free summer dessert

Eggy spelt bread with orange cheese & raspberries

Try French toast with a twist. Use spelt or wholemeal bread and top with light, citrus cottage cheese and fresh fruit

Goat’s cheese & caramelised onion frittata with a lemony green salad

A grilled omelette with sweet onion base, dotted with creamy cheese and served with salad – this recipes make enough for lunch the next day

Sunshine tiramisu

Swap chocolate and coffee for almonds, nectarines and peaches in this show-stopping make-ahead dessert

No-bake chocolate hazelnut cheesecake

Reader Jessica Creed shares her showy, no-fail chocolate dessert – it’s perfect for entertaining

Roasted sesame sweet potatoes & asparagus

Flavoured with Thai fish sauce, soy, ginger and garlic, this Asian-inspired dish makes a great accompaniment to meat, fish and tofu recipes

Lighter banoffee pie

Angela Nilsen applies her magic touch to this classic banana and toffee dessert with shortcrust base and cream filling

Asian lamb & grapefruit noodle salad with ginger dressing

A vibrant Asian-style salad with citrus flavours, fried shallots, seared lamb, herbs and light noodles

Warm lemony courgette salad

A healthy, vibrant salad of shaved courgette, citrus and basil. Serve as a gluten-free starter or side dish