Summer

A staple at any picnic spread, sandwiches must be able to stand the test of time. Here, shredded chicken is coated in a herby, flavour-packed mayo, then stuffed into rustic ciabatta.

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

The ultimate in barbecue food, sticky ribs always go down well at a party. Serve with some griddled corn and plenty of napkins! Any leftover barbecue sauce is also great with burgers and chicken.

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

Purse-friendly pork shoulder is usually great for a slow cook, but it also works well when marinated and grilled, the fat making it even more flavoursome and juicy when charred

You can use any lean beef steak cuts in this recipe, so look out for any special deals (but adjust the cooking time according to the thickness of the meat). If making this as a standalone main, serve it with some salad leaves plus warm flatbreads, chapatis or soft naan, or just a big bowl of jasmine rice

This centrepiece salmon is perfect for prepare-ahead summer entertaining, incorporating the flavours of the classic Scandinavian cured fish

Think of this as a giant sausage roll infused with Sicilian flavours. Serve at room temperature, or hot as a main meal, with salad and new potatoes