Summer

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

While away a warm summer’s evening with this fragrant and zingy gin cocktail; Thai basil brings a lovely hint of aniseed flavour

This chilled offering is spot on for a warm alfresco setting

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

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

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