A toasted panini stacked with feta, roasted peppers, quick-pickled onion and a homemade rocket pesto. Big Mediterranean flavour in a sandwich.

Crisp roasted cauliflower, seared halloumi and lentils over a smoky romesco sauce. A substantial salad that holds its own as a main.

A passion fruit and lime cake baked in a fluted tart tin, with a soft mascarpone icing and an optional coulis. A simple bake, but the fluted tin gives it a quietly impressive finish.

Crisp, lacy beer-battered cod folded into warm tortillas with sharp pickled red cabbage and a vivid jalapeño sauce. A fish taco with British chip-shop DNA.

Crisp fried dough, lemony sour cream, sweet peas and asparagus with a buttery mint glaze. Spring on a plate, the kind you eat with both hands.

Aged white rum, fresh passion fruit, herbal thyme syrup and a cloud of froth. A cocktail that's as easy to make as it is to drink.

Large tomatoes filled with sausage meat, cannellini beans, herbs, and lemon, then topped with cheese and breadcrumbs and baked until golden. A generous Mediterranean dish that works as a starter or a relaxed summer main.

Soft ricotta dumplings packed with wild garlic, parmesan and lemon, served in a warm tomato sauce. Malfatti means "made badly" - rustic, irregular and completely the point.

Slow-roasted pulled pork shoulder, brined overnight, rubbed in warm spices, and served in toasted brioche buns with a homemade barbecue sauce finished with fermented rhubarb. A properly satisfying centrepiece.

A vibrant courgette salad with smoky grilled courgettes, marinated ribbons, creamy burrata and crunchy smoked almonds. Balanced with a zesty lemon dressing, this is a perfect summer sharing dish.

Smooth honey ice cream infused with thyme and swirled with toasted ginger biscuits — a refined summer dessert with floral sweetness and subtle spice.

A vibrant summer salad of sweet watermelon, golden halloumi, and fresh herbs tossed with a zesty chilli-lemon dressing. Juicy, salty, and perfectly balanced.

Crisp filo pastry spiralled with lemon zest and raspberries, baked with custard until golden. A simple, dramatic dessert inspired by Greek and Turkish soufra pies.

A warm steak salad with pearl barley, roasted courgette, and red onion, finished with toasted pine nuts and a roasted garlic–lemon dressing. Hearty, fresh, and full of flavour.

A rustic tomato galette with buttery puff pastry, creamy ricotta, and sweet salted tomatoes. A crisp, golden tart perfect for summer entertaining.

A rich savoury cheesecake made with cream cheese, mascarpone and brie, baked on a seed-studded biscuit base and topped with roasted heirloom tomatoes. A robust alternative to quiche, perfect for picnics and summer lunches.

Silky bay custard in crisp pastry, topped with sharp elderberry jam. A simple foraged dessert for late summer, made with cooked elderberries for safety

A silky panna cotta infused with fig leaves for a delicate floral note, served with roasted stone fruit in red wine syrup. A light, elegant summer dessert that’s easy to prepare ahead.

Crisp golden courgette flowers stuffed with goats cheese and herbs, drizzled with honey and served with a fresh herb salad.

Elderflower Paloma made with tequila, grapefruit, and lime – this summer cocktail is floral, refreshing, and easy to make at home.