Crunchy baked tomato & onion gratin

Simplicity is key to this slowly-cooked vegetarian bake- serve with plenty of bread to mop up the juices

Summer ham & pea broth

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
This smart soup doesn’t require any cooking- just pour hot water over stock, grains and lots of delicious green vegetables

Spiced feta with watermelon salsa

Treat this salty Greek cheese a little differently by coating a chunk with cumin and coriander, then serving with a light and fruity salsa

Asian chicken, mandarin & cashew salad

Red peppers, vibrant mandarin segments, deep red cabbage and watercress make for a rainbow-coloured dish to dazzle

Prawn cocktail subs

This retro favourite makes a great sandwich filling- use spicy Tabasco and lemon in your cocktail sauce, and serve with a cress and avocado salad

Indian rice salad with chicken

Raid the fridge and rustle up this hearty yet healthy salad with pulses, nuts, tikka chicken and a mango curry dressing

Peach Melba jam

Squirrel away a few jars of this gorgeous peach and raspberry preserve for when you crave a spoonful of sunshine on a rainy day

Gooseberry flapjack crumble

The addition of sweet apple tones down the sharpness of the green berries in this oaty baked pudding

Berry, rose water, almond & meringue tart

A showstopper pud with a secret layer of chewy marzipan baked into the shortcrust base- impressive but so simple

Raspberry, chocolate & hazelnut breakfast bread

This indulgent brunch loaf requires good bread and kneading skills- prepare the dough ahead then pop it in the oven to serve warm