Summer

This chilled offering is spot on for a warm alfresco setting

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

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

Saffron was once widely grown in Cornwall, so this recipe combines two traditional ingredients to make a tea-time classic

These easy halloumi skewers are marinated with honey, lime and chilli. Serve at your next summer bbq or al fresco lunch

Our easiest-ever dessert tastes like the essence of summer

Somewhere between a gazpacho and a salad, pipirrana is so wonderfully fresh. Perfect for summer, it can be eaten on toast or as a salad served with fish

This cheat's iced cream takes just five minutes to prep

This potato salad is full of big flavours. It's also great packed up in boxes for desk lunches