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

Marinate and assemble these paneer kebabs before you leave for your trip – they’ll taste even better after a couple of days, and all you need to do is pop them on the barbecue! You will need eight metal skewers

This pasta salad is made with fresh greens and herbs, and finished with a spicy hazelnut butter for a crunchy kick.

A super-easy summer pasta dish bursting with the delicious flavours of a country pub on a sunny summer weekend

Toast Wimbledon and strawberry season with this fruity cocktail

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

Get ready to be whisked away to the Mediterranean with the subtle use of saffron and a splash of fino sherry – this is a great dish for alfresco dining