Pining for summer? This simply seasoned chicken fried with beautiful, ripe, cherry tomatoes in a creamy sauce is guaranteed to hit the spot. Add a dollop of pesto for an extra layer of nutty flavours

Perfect for BBQs and buffets, our epic salad is an assembly job of gorgeous ingredients – no cooking required. Serve it with lamb kebabs for an impressive summer feast

A simple fish pie recipe that’s quick and easy to prepare. Portion into ramekins and freeze for quick toddler meals or cook in a big dish for the perfect family supper

Add feta and basil to roasted vegetables for a perfect summer side dish. The trick is to cut the veggies the same size, so they cook simultaneously

Fry veg with chorizo and orzo to make this healthy, colourful summer stew. You can add any leftover veg you have in the fridge to reduce food waste

Make three lunchbox pasta meals in one go to save you time during the week. They're nutritious and healthy with variations using salmon, chicken and aubergine

Capture the flavours of summer in this simple, hearty couscous salad. With fried halloumi, vine tomatoes and courgettes, it's perfect for an al fresco lunch

This great chilli recipe has to be one of the best dishes to serve to friends for a casual get-together. An easy sharing favourite that uses up storecupboard ingredients.

Sarah Cook’s scrummy cake is really easy and versatile – use whatever fruit you like, and you’ll make it again and again

A cross between a soup and a stew, this healthy French dish is packed with vegetables and beans - perfect as a light lunch. If making ahead it will keep in the fridge for a couple of days.

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

This quintessentially British pud, packed with juicy summer berries, is so much easier than it looks, perfect for beginners

Butterflying your lamb not only means it cooks quicker, but it can be barbecued as well as roasted

Make this sausage and giant couscous stew part of your midweek repertoire this summer – it's easy to make, and provides three of your five-a-day.

Make this versatile summer curry with seasonal veg – you can swap out any of the veg in the recipe with almost any you have lurking in your fridge

One-pots aren't just for winter, try this fresh summer version with leeks, green beans, peas, new potatoes and tender chicken thighs

Make a quick and easy meal for two with these pork meatballs, served with spaghetti, courgette ribbons, lemon and parmesan – perfect for summer evenings

Bake feta in the oven with garlicky, herby tomatoes and butter beans for an easy one-pan summer dish. Serve with crusty sourdough for scooping

Perfect for the whole family, this freezable pie makes a great meal for toddlers and teens alike and has plenty of hidden veg

Give your Friday night curry a healthy makeover with this low-fat, superhealthy, vegetarian dish

Revamp your roast chicken for the summer months with just a few ingredients. Serve our easy traybake with salad or crusty bread for a winning chicken dinner

Whip up these colourful veggie tostadas in just 30 minutes. Packed with summer veg, they make a flavourful, healthy and low-calorie midweek meal

Sweet juicy apricots and tender butternut squash are a winner with kids and make for a delicious Middle Eastern family meal for toddlers through to teens and beyond

Satisfy your hunger with this fresh and easy vegetarian supper, or brunch if you prefer

When the weather is warmer, bring some sunshine flavours into everyone’s favourite afternoon tea and picnic snack

Enjoy this summer stew with chunks of bread for dunking. It’s also perfect alongside lamb cutlets or white fish