Strawberries

Striking the balance of sweet and sour, this refreshing cocktail blends summer strawberries, rum and a splash of lime. It’s the perfect tipple for a balmy evening

Our easiest-ever dessert tastes like the essence of summer

With ground almonds and whisked egg whites, this thin light sponge cake bypasses the mainstays of butter and refined flour in a standard sponge recipe. The strawberry sauce is also every bit as sweet and sticky as jam, with about a tenth of the sugar

A really easy ice cream, with no machine or whisking required. Don’t be put off by the idea of basil in an ice cream – it adds just a whisper of summery freshness, but you can add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract if you prefer

Swap your morning energy bar for one of these beauties – the most delicious breakfast on a stick

You can never have too many versions of a summer pavlova. The Daiquiri cream also tastes great poured over strawberries or raspberries too

Our creamy vanilla, banana and strawberry smoothie recipe is delicious and will keep you going until lunchtime