Served with crusty bread and a herby sauce, there’s nothing nicer for a laid-back lunch

A vibrant and flavourful dish with a sweet and spicy kick, perfect for a light lunch

Whether you choose watermelon or cantaloupe, both are a wonderful addition to a roast chicken summer salad

A simple, fragrant dish for a warm summer’s eve

A glorious, layered trifle is a true celebration of summer

A rich and fragrant fruity creamy treat

A simple dish that brings out the richness of summer’s most versatile bounty

A fresh, fragrant frozen yoghurt for a cool summer fix

This is a gentle reminder of summer’s brief pleasures, and of our short but sweet gooseberry season

A deeply savoury loaf cake, for eating with sharp white cheese or a spoonful of glistening chilli jam

A fresh, fragrant frozen yoghurt for a cool summer fix

A quick snack for two that will also work as a light lunch. If mint isn’t your bag, then use tarragon leaves instead

A taste of the Mediterranean, reminiscent of supper eaten in the baking heat

A light, good-natured dish perfect for a relaxed summer lunch outdoors

A simple dish that brings out the richness of summer’s most versatile bounty

It’s creamy, it’s green and it works like a dream – for tea, as a dessert or even (whisper it) for breakfast

Deliciously flavoursome treats that you will eat almost as soon as you lift them from the pan

Picture this wonderful pie cooling on your windowsill. The pastry's ridged effect is achieved with the tines of a fork

A glorious sticky treat, ready to go in half an hour

It’s the simplest of suppers to cook, here presented in a light and piquant herby green sauce