Baked nectarines & raspberries with almonds & honey

One of the simplest ways to showcase summer fruit, this dessert is finished with a crunchy amaretti biscuit and flaked almond topping

Smoky aubergine tagine with lemon & apricots

A fragrant tagine is perfect for summer entertaining, lighter than stew but just as satisfying with meaty aubergines and aromatic spices

Charred aubergine salad with sugar-spice onions

This exotic spiced salad combines griddled aubergines and lentils, studded with crunchy cashews and juicy pomegranate seeds

Summer duck salad

Good Food reader Bradley Taylor shares a light lunch or dinner dish with bold Asian flavours of five-spice, plum sauce and pomegranate

Honey-roasted beetroot & carrots

Roasting root vegetables in a sweet balsamic glaze brings out their natural sweetness – finish with herbs and seeds for a sensational side

Lemon & marjoram sardines with walnut & pepper dressing

We’ve created the ultimate recipe for glowing skin, packed with nutrients like calcium, vitamin C and heart-healthy omega-3 fats

Chocolate & cherry Eton mess

These boozy, indulgent dinner party puddings have layers of meringue, mousse, vanilla cream and lashings of chocolate sauce

Green bean mac ’n’ cheese

Runner and green beans make a delicious addition to a comforting pasta bake – top with pumpkin seeds for added crunch

Salmon with tahini sauce

This colourful fish supper is ready in just half an hour, served on a bed of couscous with crunchy cucumber and pomegranate seeds

Bread & butter pickles

These homemade sliced gherkins are addictively sweet and salty – make a batch and enjoy in burgers, salads, or with cold meats

Sweet & sour rainbow slaw

This fresh, light coleslaw has a tangy citrus dressing with celery, mustard and poppy seeds – a lovely light side for a BBQ spread

Chilled cucumber & prawn skewers

Thread crunchy cucumber and juicy prawns onto skewers to make elegant canapés – perfect for an al fresco dinner party