Bombay omelette

To make a speedy vegetarian meal for one, try this spicy omelette. You can use any curry powder that might be hanging around the storecupboard

Eton mess cheesecake

If you’re after a summer dessert to impress, try this decadent Eton mess cheesecake filled with creamy mascarpone, topped with meringues and strawberries

Tuna & caper orzo with parsley

Use capers, orzo, chilli and cherry tomatoes to make tuna pasta more exciting – and you may already have tuna and capers in the storecupboard

Coconut fish curry traybake

Pushed for time? This Asian-style one-pot fish curry is ideal midweek and with coconut milk, coriander, fish sauce and lime, it has zest and fragrance

Spicy green mango salad with smoked fish

Excite the tastebuds with an Asian salad boasting big flavours like smoked mackerel and mango with a lovely crunchy texture that comes from the peanuts

Charred courgettes, runner beans & ricotta

This vegetarian side dish of charred courgettes and runner beans sings summer and also has a small bite of hot chilli. It goes down well at barbecues

Caramelised onion focaccia

Cut this onion focaccia into squares or tear and share – it's an ideal side dish for a barbecue alongside summer salads and can be made a day ahead

Apple & radish remoulade

Try this sharp, tangy remoulade as a side dish at a barbecue. The combination of apples, radishes, mustard and cornichons cuts through rich meats

Herby potato salad

Try this potato salad at a barbecue for a different take on a classic summer salad. This delicious recipe instead features basil, parsley and garlic

Thai red curry

Forget ordering takeaway and make your own Thai red curry at home. This classic dish takes just 15 minutes to prep and it's bursting with flavour