Spiced rice with kippers & poached eggs

Similar to kedgeree, this dish has lovely runny egg yolks rather than hard-boiled. A great supper or brunch

Tikka skewers

Veggies needn’t feel left out at barbecues with these Indian-spiced kebabs

Squash, feta & pine nut tart

Ready-made puff pastry makes it easy to go meat free – top with spicy harissa paste, salty cheese, sweet pumpkin and mint

Sweet pineapple & chilli chutney

A fruity, spicy pickle to contrast with hot savoury recipes – add the chilli seeds if you can handle the heat!

Turmeric pilau with golden onions

This side dish can be part-cooked in the kitchen, then quickly tossed together in a wok over the coals on the barbie

Fresh mint & choc chip ice cream

Classic combo, mint choc chip goes luxury with fresh leaves, big dark chocolate chunks and vanilla seeds

Leftover veg & orange cake

A novel way to use up root vegetables is to bake up a sweet, moist sponge with citrus flavours

Summer sausage rolls

Contains pork – recipe is for non-Muslims only
When the weather is warmer, bring some
sunshine flavours into everyone’s favourite
afternoon tea and picnic snack

Carrot & sesame burgers

Burgers are always a barbecue staple, and these sesame-scented ones can be dressed up or down

Sticky banana & maple cake

This childhood favourite is sticky, indulgent and completely moreish

Japanese salmon & avocado rice

This dish contains the goodness of sushi but
saves you the painstaking rolling and shaping

Medley of summer fruits

Raymond Blanc’s fantastically fruity pudding can be made up to 6 hours in advance