Summer

A summery take on roast vegetables, Greek-style. Bursting with seasonal flavours, it’s great with a stifado or on its own tossed with some orzo

Fruity rosé and juicy strawberries form the base of this refreshing summer dessert for grown-ups, with balsamic vinegar bringing a lovely sweet sharpness and a gorgeous deep colour

This chilled offering is spot on for a warm alfresco setting

The perfect option for an alfresco lunch in the sun – serve it with crunchy bread as a meal on its own, or as a delicious side for grilled pork chops or barbecued chicken

Open a bottle of rioja and tuck into this refreshing Spanish classic

A heavenly scented adult slushy

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

The quintessential British dessert, summer pudding is traditionally made with a mix of both red and black berries, but using only black fruit gives a beautifully dramatic colour

Keep cool when the mercury soars with this ultra-refreshing, fat-free granita