Summer

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

This quick and easy dish is perfect if you’re short on time. A runny yolk is preferred here, creating a rich sauce for the tangy, herby rice

This simple salad balances sweet oranges with salty black olives. Serve alongside our couscous and creamy tahini chicken recipe, or with barbecued steak, pork fillet or halloumi

Charring watermelon adds a smokiness that works really well in savoury dishes. Don’t be tempted to cut the slices any thinner or you’ll risk the fruit cooking all the way through and softening before the watermelon chars on the outside. This recipe makes a generous quantity of dressing, but better to have too much than too little

A super quick, relaxed starter that’s perfect for sharing. If you fancy more of a kick, you can add in a finely chopped jalapeño

This sweet, spiced dressing works wonderfully with courgettes. Try barbecuing the veg for an extra smoky flavour

Fresh with the flavours of summer, this gin-based cocktail would be perfect for a garden party

Served with a watercress and potato salad, this frittata – with its east-European flavours – is ideal for lighter summer evenings

This rainbow-coloured slaw is coated in a nutty soy and ginger dressing and is topped with toasted cashews for added crunch. Any Asian-style meat, fish or tofu will complement its flavours perfectly