Barbecuing new potatoes is a game-changer. The skins char beautifully but they stay soft and buttery inside. Be warned: they disappear quickly, so consider making a double batch
Recipe by Helen Graves
Citrus and elderflower are a match made in heaven in this irresistibly moist, summery cake
Recipe by Abigail Spooner
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
Recipe by Emily Gussin
Try this frozen spin on a traditional summer pudding, with cherries rippled through vanilla ice cream. Freeze ahead, ready to impress guests
Recipe by Emily Jonzen
These little desserts are as delightful to make as they are to eat. Lemon curd-rippled cream sits atop mallowy meringue and is finished with a shortbread crumb, much like an inverted lemon meringue pie
Baked at a high heat for a brief period, these cheesecakes are light and fluffy at the edges with just-set creamy centres. Roasted apricots cut through the richness
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
Get the kids involved in the kitchen with this fun no-bake frozen treat. We’ve used kiwi, mango and pineapple for a burst of sunshine flavour but fresh summer berries work equally well
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
