Tomato & courgette risotto

Roast a glut of summer vegetables and serve in this creamy Italian classic, finished with mascarpone and grated Parmesan

Pomegranate Pimm’s

Add an extra fruity twist to this classic summer drink with pomegranate juice and seeds – double up the quantities to please a crowd

Apricot, cardamom & pistachio ice lollies

Glamorous and grown up, these fruit and nut ice lollies make a delicious alternative to dessert for a dinner party or summer gathering

Blueberry sundae with candied bacon

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This indulgent ice cream dessert is inspired by the sweet and salty flavours of blueberry pancakes, crispy bacon and maple syrup

Gooseberry crème brûlée tart

Seasonal berries and sweet pastry make a stunning dessert for a dinner party – blowtorch for a beautifully crisp cracked sugar topping

Strawberry & mint granita

This light frozen dessert is smooth and slushy, like those from the east of Italy – a perfect palate cleanser to finish a dinner party menu

Fresh raspberry jelly

This make-ahead summer dessert is bursting with intense fruity flavour – set in a classic jelly mould for a retro dinner party centrepiece

Maple-glazed blueberry muffins

Give the classic blueberry muffin a makeover by adding a crisp maple-sugar glaze, which sets to a cracked crust

Raspberry religieuse

A fabulously fruity version of a French choux bun patisserie classic, filled with fluffy vanilla cream, fresh berries and naturally coloured pink icing

Greek lamb salad

Meaty lamb steaks turn this classic Greek side into a satisfying lunch or dinner, with crunchy cucumber, juicy tomatoes and crumbled feta

Sesame spinach

Flavoured traditionally with sesame, soy sauce, vinegar and sugar, this quick and simple dish is a classic and versatile Korean side

Amaretto meringue cake with strawberries & cherries

This Pavlova cake is inspired by the fruity filling of the Austrian dessert, Spanische Windtorte, with strawberries, cream, cherries and almonds