Summer

This special summer salad comes together with less effort than you’d think, thanks to a handful of clever shortcuts. Soaking the courgette ribbons in icy water keeps them crisp and fresh, while earthy puy lentils turn this into a satisfying side

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

Cook these tropical dessert skewers over a high heat so that the sticky spiced cake caramelises quickly and holds its shape – if left in the pan or on the barbecue too long, it can start to fall apart

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

Elderflower cordial’s delicate floral sweetness enhances roasted blueberries and whipped cream in this simple six-ingredient dessert. Roast the blueberries ahead and assemble the puds to serve

Pass around this super-summery platter of rosé-macerated strawberries served with soft swirls of vanilla cream and shards of crispy, buttery croissants, toasted on the barbecue

Fruity and mild pink peppercorns elevate this simple tomato salad. Swap the burrata for fried halloumi if you prefer

Give veggie guests the barbecue dish of their dreams with spicy marinated aubergine, caramelised on the grill and served with cooling yogurt and a drizzle of chilli-spiked date butter