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Use the barbecue to liven up your midweek meals with this charred greens and tuna Niçoise salad
These corn ribs are made by cutting the cob into quarters before charring to get smoky flavours. They're coated in a herby chimichurri salsa and served with chipotle mayo for dipping. They make a great meat-free BBQ side.
Try a different type of veggie curry: by adding okra. Simmering this versatile African fruit for up to 25 minutes makes it delightfully tender. Simple, spicy and super-tasty. Serve with chapattis, if liked.
Homemade lime pickle is easier than you think. It needs 7 days in the storecupboard to be fully ready, but only 5 minutes of your time. The lime chunks pickle in delicious spices, ginger, garlic and vinegar to become the ultimate accompaniment to your curry night.
These nutty no-bake energy balls are so simple to make
This showstopping Pride cheesecake has an ombre effect from blueberry purée stirred through the filling and is topped with crystallised ginger and fresh blueberries. Bethany is an amateur baker and nutritionist and calls this her ‘ace cheesecake’ – the blueberries give the cheesecake a purple hue which is the same colour it represents for ace on the Pride flag.
This is a grown-up dressing with a real kick! Use it on a classic ‘wedge’ salad (with lettuce, cucumber, avocado and chives), roasted vegetables, steamed broccoli or other green vegetables.
Make a batch of these super-tasty and healthy fishcakes so you've always got dinner on standby. This recipe, using versatile tinned crab meat, is easily doubled and the fishcakes can be frozen cooked or uncooked. To cook from frozen, cover the pan and fry for an extra 3-4 mins until piping hot throughout.
Spend an afternoon making a batch of delicious homemade tomato sauce. It's super-versatile and packed with veggies. Use it to top pizzas, stir through pasta or use as a base for curries and chillies. Once you've tried homemade, you'll never look back!
Spicy, smoky and sweet, and very easy to make, this barbecue sauce is versatile and so delicious. Use on chicken thighs or wings (spoon over for the last 10 mins of cooking), with barbecued veg or even tinned beans.
Sweet, hot and totally addictive – this spicy treat has the nickname cowboy candy! Use on cheese on toast, to top pizzas, burgers or hot dogs, or serve with a cheeseboard.
Homemade mayonnaise is a treat, and this mustard-loaded version is so versatile. Enjoy with baby potatoes, in sandwiches (delicious in a baguette with ham, cheese and cornichons), or serve with steak and chips.
‘Chow is a street food snack that’s common in Trinidad,' says food writer Riaz Phillips. 'It’s a nice palate-cleansing "dessert" that isn't overly sweet. You could also add garlic and serve it as a side dish.'
Food writer Riaz Phillips shares his jerk marinade recipe with us: 'Everybody’s jerk seasoning is different. My recipe combines wet and dry ingredients for different textures and taste profiles. It's a real all-rounder: use it to pre-season a whole chicken, lamb steaks, pork chops, or vegetables before roasting or barbecuing'.
A G&T is a classic, but it's not the only way to enjoy tonic water in a tipple. Try this summery long drink featuring white port that's light, zingy and oh-so-refreshing.
Cooling cucumber, zingy lime and bitter-sweet tonic water create a refreshing mojito-inspired mocktail that's just perfect for summer. We've used elderflower tonic water for a lovely floral note, but you could use classic tonic water, if you like.
This ginger and turmeric mocktail certainly packs a punch! Loaded with fresh ginger and fresh turmeric, blended with tangy apple juice and refreshing, bitter-sweet tonic water, it's the perfect summer sip for parties and picnics.
All the simplicity of a flapjack with the sophisticated flavours of olive oil salted caramel and tangy pops of raspberry. This is the sort of bake you can surprise and impress guests with, especially as it's vegan-friendly and dairy-free, or produce on a picnic and watch the pieces disappear! Bake ahead and freeze for a stash in reserve.
Sweet, zesty and aromatic, this dreamy focaccia is a must-have addition to your next picnic. No advanced baking skills required to make this stylish Italian bread, just some patience with the proving. Enjoy with dips, tangy cheese, seasonal fruit or on its own.
Chilli and lime is a classic combo for barbecued prawns and these skewers can be griddled or cooked over the coals, making them a versatile summer dish. This recipe includes baked potato wedges, try adding a green salad or seasonal veg for a balanced family meal.
This fresh and flavoursome salad is a true celebration of spring, with a trio of seasonal veg including British asparagus. Homemade croutons add a simple, yet special finish touch, while the charred veg and raw, shaved asparagus provides an interesting mix of textures. What a great alfresco lunch.
Here's a tasty new way to serve seasonal asparagus: in a flavour-packed fried rice dish inspired by Indonesian cuisine. We have fiery ginger, fragrant coriander, punchy spring onions and lots of zingy lime. Adding chicken ups the protein creating a delicious, super-fast dinner for two.
Subtly sweet white miso and soy-glazed aubergine is baked til sticky and tender, then served atop wholewheat noodles with pickled red onion, coriander, lime, mango and toasted peanuts. This is a flavour and texture fiesta and makes a special, speedy dinner for two.
This healthier version of a shawarma is filled with crispy spiced cauliflower and a zingy salsa for a colourful veg-packed dinner. Add coriander and soya yogurt for freshness and serve with sweet potato fries, if you like.
These vegan pakora burgers are a great way to up your family's veg intake. The patties are packed with spinach, chickpeas, carrots and a dash of garam masala for a little heat. Serve in rolls with a dollop of cooling raita alongside homemade potato wedges.
Jambalaya is a tasty fusion dish developed in Louisiana and inspired by African, Spanish and French cuisines. It makes a deliciously different family meal that's ready in just over half an hour. Our recipe uses leftover pepper, onion and passata from a pizza recipe, see tip, but you could easily fry up some fresh onions and peppers if you haven't made the pizzas.
Piri-piri is thought to have originated in Mozambique in the 15th century when Portuguese explorers discovered the spicy chillies growing there. Centuries later, we're still enjoying piri-piri and its many modern twists, but you can't beat a classic piri-piri chicken. Our recipe is surprisingly easy to make and you can bake or BBQ the dish, making it a versatile, super-tasty meal any time of year!
This sausage traybake is the perfect one-pan midweek meal. Crispy Jersey Royal potatoes, sausages and vibrant peppers are baked in a zesty lime and coriander vinaigrette and topped with a scatter of toasted sesame seeds to finish.
This chicken noodle salad is great for warm evenings. Make your own bang bang sauce with peanut butter, ginger and soy sauce, and stir into egg noodles. Top with extra chilli flakes if you can handle the heat.
This speedy vegan stir-fry recipe is packed with soya beans, peppers and mushrooms for a colourful and nutritious dinner.