Make the most of summer’s best produce by using melons and tomatoes in this vibrant salad, drizzled with a mint and elderflower dressing. The secret to this salad is using the freshest ingredients
Bake your own homemade sponge make this trifle extra special. With gooseberry purée and elderflower cordial, it’s full of summer flavours
Pair almonds and apricots in this moreish cake. Made with polenta, the cake has a lovely moist texture and a fruity tang. Enjoy with crème fraîche
Roast a couple of aubergines and top with tarator – a nutty and garlicky sauce that pairs perfectly with aubergine. Enjoy as a starter or side dish
Wrap up a Middle Eastern or Turkish-inspired menu with fragrant homemade baklava for dessert. Diana Henry’s recipe features pistachio, almond, rose and lemon flavours
Impress with this cavolo nero, mushroom, potato and fontina strudel encased in golden filo pastry. If you don't have fontina, comté or gruyère also work well
Make this Greek-inspired pie as a centrepiece dish for a special occasion. Encased in fabulous filo pastry, it's packed with leeks, artichokes and cheese
Make your own harissa paste to use on meat and fish. It's easy to make and keeps chilled for two weeks. Use it to make our harissa sardines or sausage rolls
Be inspired by the food of Spain and Morocco with this vibrant tomato soup garnished with a punchy salsa that's also great on roast veg, lamb, fish or chicken
Transform a simple roast chicken with a rich saffron butter and a sweet date and couscous stuffing. Serve with Greek yogurt and a green salad
