Strawberry ice cream

Use sweet strawberries whilst they’re in season to make this fabulous homemade strawberry ice cream. It’s perfect on its own or as an accompaniment summer desserts

Fruit salad

Look for ripe, sweet-smelling fruit for this simple fruit salad with kiwi, mango, pineapple, grapes, orange and berries. It’s a lovely, light summer dessert

Charred corn, chicken & tortilla salad with chipotle yogurt dressing

Try this vibrant salad with or without the chicken. If you’re serving it as a side to kebabs or sausages, swap it out for some crumbled feta, if you have it

Chorizo hot dogs with chimichurri

Jazz up a humble hot dog with punchy chimichurri sauce. It’s perfect fuss-free food for a family movie night on the sofa, or even dinner in the garden

Coconut & jam macaroon traybake

If you love the flavours of coconut, raspberry jam and dark chocolate, this macaroon traybake will be right up your street. It’s a great bake for picnics or elevenses

Seeded cheese & chive flapjacks

Who says flapjacks should always be sweet? Rustle up a batch of these cheese and chive savoury flapjacks – they’re ideal for picnics or as a snack to curb hunger

Curried rice & egg salad

Enjoy this lightly spiced rice and egg salad as a side dish at a summer barbecue or picnic. Top with toasted almonds, grated carrots and sliced cucumbers

Creamy bacon & tomato pasta salad

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

Make a summer pasta salad to serve as a main meal or side dish. It’s made with bacon, spinach, tomato and basil, and a delicious honey and mustard dressing

Crispy chicken & smashed avocado baps

Pack these healthy chicken, avocado and lettuce sandwiches to enjoy on a family picnic. The chicken has a crispy coating made from flour, almonds and sesame seeds

Victoria sponge loaf cake

Turn a loaf cake into a celebratory dessert with a bit of fresh cream and some strawberries. All the flavours of a traditional Victoria sponge are combined in this easy showstopper