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

This combination of chorizo, peppers, potatoes and eggs is a satisfying, filling breakfast, and the ingredients don’t require refrigeration. Ideal for any camping trip!

This cobbler is the perfect way to use those summer peaches, and it comes together with just five ingredients. Serve with some vanilla ice cream for an easy dessert that the whole family will enjoy

Sweet, in-season yellow courgettes form the base of this sauce, topped with salty feta, lemon and dill for an easy weeknight meal

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

Your new favourite way to eat these little potato dumplings. Roasted, they mix easily with the dressing without falling apart.

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

Think of this as a fresher, healthier take on a meal on toast. Easy to eat with your hands, it’s perfect summer fare for sitting outside and mulling over another busy day