Summer

Removing the backbone from the chicken makes for a much speedier cook time on the barbecue.

These easy steak skewers kick sausages and burgers to the kerb with their speedy cook time and lip-smacking tastiness.

Got some freshly plucked corn cobs? You’ll find charring brings out their flavour in this chunky salsa.

Ditch the pork sausages and throw some spicy beef merguez on the barbecue instead. Paired with sweet charred peppers and onions, they’re a taste sensation you simply have to experience

Saltimbocca – veal wrapped in prosciutto with sage – is an Italian classic. The name loosely translates as ‘jump in the mouth’, and our chicken version with Parmesan mayo more than lives up to the name

Nothing is more refreshing than a chilled soup on a hot summer’s day. Creamy coconut milk contrasts with Thai curry paste, chilli and lime in this vibrant green gazpacho. Serve it for lunch or as a supper party starter

So simple and yet so full of flavour, this is the perfect summer salad. It would work well with some barbecued chicken or pork – or if you wanted to bulk it out, toss through some pieces of crispy fried pitta bread

Get ready to be whisked away to the Mediterranean with the subtle use of saffron and a splash of fino sherry – this is a great dish for alfresco dining