American burnt onion dip

A tasty veggie dip with a mayonnaise and soured cream base, great for raw veggies or toasted pitta bread

Tropical rocky road

You can use any dried fruit, nuts or biscuits in these tasty chocolate chunks. Pineapple and mango gives them a lovely fruity twist

Spanish sausage rolls

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

We've given the classic sausage roll a makeover by using spicy chorizo in the filling. Perfectly portable picnic treats!

Steam-fried bao buns (Sheng jian bao)

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only

This street food dim sum from Beijing is an authentic type of bao bun that puffs up in the pan. You can fill with minced chicken, pork or prawns if you don't want to go veggie

Creamy salmon & dill fishcakes

These make a great dinner party starter or lunchtime dish, perked up with a fresh horseradish yogurt

Courgettes with mint & ricotta

This quick, simple dish makes a lovely side dish for fish or a stand-alone lunch served with toasted sourdough

Fennel & potato gratin

This is a deliciously creamy, seasonal dish that's best prepared ahead of time

Cherry, apricot, peach & pistachio meringue stack

These delicate meringues make a showstopping summer dessert. Layer up before serving to avoid your tower collapsing

Rocket pesto

For a change from the traditional basil variety, this quick and easy peppery pesto is delicious dolloped on pasta or drizzled over summer salads

Summer vegetable & pesto rose tart

Spelt flour gives the pastry a nutty flavour which works so well with the pesto. Serve this stunning tart warm or cold and prepare for jaws to drop