Summer

A summery spin on meatballs and pasta that tastes even better if you cook the meatballs on the barbecue. Serve any leftovers for lunch the next day

This throw-it-together dinner requires no chopping and barely any equipment. It’s adaptable too – swap the goat’s cheese for ricotta, the watercress for rocket or the oregano for another dried herb

There is nothing simpler or more satisfying in summer than a tart topped with seasonal courgettes. Serve with a drizzle of tongue-tingling hot honey

Soaking the halloumi in boiling water before grilling and glazing will soften and par-cook it, so you get a fluffier, creamier centre when it’s grilled

Juicy peach is paired with grilled chicken for a fruity twist on a summer classic. Enjoy with a glass of crisp white wine

For a summery take on bangers and mash, pile sweet-and-sour peppers onto herby polenta and top with juicy Sicilian-style fennel sausages. Swap the parsley for basil, if you prefer

Salad season is upon us but it doesn't have to mean a boring and bland bowl. Try this gorgeous Tenderstem® broccoli, tuna niçoise salad – a perfect weekend dish

Tarts can often look intimidating to make but this beautiful filo number is simple to put together while being impressive at the same time. It is a perfect light lunch or dinner with a salad on the side, and if there is any leftover it will keep well for the next day.

Hold the clotted cream! Strawberry jam might be right at home on toast, scones or sandwiched between sponge cakes, but it has another more unexpected role to play over summer. Balanced with a splash of vinegar for sharpness and a little chilli for heat, it turns into a sticky glaze that makes griddled or pan-fried pork chops a whole lot more interesting. Brush it on liberally – the sugar in the jam helps create a slightly caramelised crust on the chops