Charcuterie board

Serve up a summer version of a sharing platter with baked cheese in the centre and plenty of nibbles alongside. Enjoy al fresco with friends and drinks

Strawberry & pistachio baklava sundae

Use a tub of shop-bought pistachio ice cream as the base for this summertime sundae made with baklava, pistachios and fresh strawberries

Carbonara cacio e pepe mac & cheese

Combine three classic dishes to make the ultimate version of this timeless pasta bake. To make it veggie, leave out the pancetta and use vegetarian cheeses

Tomato, burrata & prosciutto loaded focaccia

Enjoy these loaded foccacia with a leafy salad on the side for a satisfying lunch. You can use fresh, shop-bought pesto if you don’t have time to make your own

Marinated feta & broad bean crush flatbreads

Marinate feta to make the most of it if you’re not using up the whole block. This lasts for a week in the fridge and the flavour keeps improving. Serve with flatbreads

Grilled prawns with burnt pineapple & scotch bonnet chutney

Cook these glorious grilled prawns in their shells on the barbecue. Prawns require minimal marinating because they take on flavour so readily

Rhubarb & custard pavlova

Use the classic combo of rhubarb and custard in a meringue showstopper — serve at a barbecue or summer dinner party

Smash burger tacos

Pack tortillas with beef patties, lettuce, pickles, cheese and your favourite sauces to make a crowd-pleasing Friday night dinner for the whole family

Crema Catalana

It’s the citrus in the custard that sets apart this classic Spanish dessert, topped with golden, caramelised sugar. The perfect way to round off a tapas menu

Air fryer buffalo wings

Make these crispy, spicy – and messy – buffalo wings with a special combo coating of baking powder and cornflour to make them extra-crunchy in the air fryer

Air fryer nachos

Rustle up these loaded nachos for the ultimate family-friendly snack. They’re cheesy, crunchy and easy enough to knock up quickly for a movie night

Air fryer cheat’s fish fillet burgers with tartare sauce

Make these speedy fish burgers as a fun fakeaway for the whole family using frozen breaded fillets and a zingy tartare sauce