Summer recipes

Finish off a dinner party with this silky, rich chocolate mousse served with crunchy homemade almond biscuits. Good-quality olive oil is the secret to the mousse's texture

Make this roasted veg traybake, then use it to create quick meals when you have less time. It's a great way to serve up nutritious and flavourful dinners

Create this veggie version of sandwich favourite Coronation chicken using chickpeas. It makes a lovely addition to a summer picnic menu.

Make a Spanish-style feast with a prawn and squid paella. Serve directly from the pan for a flavourful family meal – mop up the juices with crusty bread

Pair slow-cooked pork belly with tart plums for a match made in heaven in this one-tin dish that’s packed with flavour. It's a great way to use summer plums

Be sure to leave this pretty peach pie with latticed pastry topping to cool for an hour after baking – this step is essential to ensure a good texture

Enjoy these mix-and-match seafood tacos – one made with salmon and avocado, the other piled high with prawns and a chilli dressing. They're perfect party food

Treat yourself to a summer take on a classic toastie, with seasonal tomatoes, garlic, lemon thyme, and Carrick cheese – a sustainable cheddar-like option from a UK cheesemaker

Think of this summer fruit tart with whipped mascarpone as an oversized millefeuille. It’s very easy to make, but impressive enough for a special gathering

Fuel up like an athlete with chicken pasta and roasted veg for dinner. Guaranteed to beat hunger pangs, it also provides four of your five-a-day

Got a glut of blackberries? Whether homegrown, foraged or shop-bought, you must try this blackberry twist on a classic British dessert, crowned with meringue

Make this simple dip inspired by Greek tzatziki and Indian raita. If you like a bit of spice, try adding toasted cumin seeds or a little cayenne pepper

Whip up this quick and healthy asparagus, pea and egg salad and you'll get plenty of nutrients including vitamin C and iron, plus three of your 5-a-day

Enjoy this ceviche-inspired dish made with king prawns. If you have access to boat-fresh fish, you can replace the prawns with any fish you like and skip the cooking step

Enjoy this colourful sharing dish with nachos, black beans, salsa, avocado and melted cheese. Everyone will enjoy digging into it straight from the pan

Use up surplus homegrown cucumbers with this rice noodle dish. It makes an excellent lunchbox option and you can tailor it to make it less spicy, if you like

In France, claqueret is used as a dip for radishes or bread, but the goat’s cheese, garlic and herbs in this cheese-based sauce also work well with lamb

The refreshing cucumber soup is served cold, so it will go down well on a summer’s day. Ladle it into bowls for a smaller gathering, or pour into small cups for an amuse-bouche.

Make this stunning strawberry and elderflower gateau in just 30 minutes. As well as looking amazing, it tastes as good as anything from a top-end patisserie