Summer

Make up a batch of this pesto in your blender and you’ll have supper inspiration for days

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

Delicate, sweet peas have a natural affinity with crab. Here, the brown crab meat is mixed with mayo for the bruschetta base, while the flaky white meat is tossed with lime, chilli, coriander and peas for a zingy topping. These quick and easy toasts are lovely served as a starter or light lunch

Nothing is more refreshing than a chilled soup on a hot summer’s day. Creamy coconut milk contrasts with Thai curry paste, chilli and lime in this vibrant green gazpacho. Serve it for lunch or as a supper party starter

'Pintxos are about bringing loved ones together over delicious shared plates of food and a glass of dry sherry or wine. Some of my favourite flavours are brought together beautifully here,' says chef José Pizarro

Inspired by the British seaside, these cockle croquettes are a wonderful summer snack

The classic pub starter of simply cooked prawns, served with a homemade mayo made with pale ale, and wafer-thin sourdough toasts

Skagenröra is a popular Swedish recipe for prawns in a creamy dill dressing, often served piled onto crisp-fried toast as an appetiser. Traditionally it is garnished with red lodde roe (the roe of the capelin fish), although red lumpfish roe or rainbow trout caviar are more readily available here

Let mussels shine in this seafood spaghetti, lightly coated in a white wine, chilli and garlic sauce