Summer

Cucumber and melon are a cool combo in this easy chilled soup. For a vegan take, why not try replacing the soured cream in the soup with a dairy-free yogurt or plant-based milk

Extra virgin olive oil is a great flavour enhancer in salad dressings. Here, its robust pepperiness contrasts citrussy sumac spice

This chilled offering is spot on for a warm alfresco setting

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

A five-ingredient pudding that takes only minutes to assemble, but the end result is so much more than the sum of its parts. Summery yet indulgent, the amaretti cream works just as well with peaches, nectarines or figs

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

An easy veggie meal starring sesame-coated halloumi and a simple slaw