Summer

Use any kind of crab, available from fish markets, if blue swimmers are not in season. Radicchio is a burgundy-leafed lettuce with white ribs and a slightly bitter flavour.

This summer dessert is simple and absolutely delicious, especially with a dollop of mascarpone on top.

The contrast between creamy honey ice-cream and juicy, sweet fruit is stunning in this lovely summer dessert.

There's no need to make your own pastry with this peach and nectarine tart; we think the store bought stuff will do. No one will notice, because the topping is just so good! Serve either warm or cool with thick double cream

You can use feta cheese in place of goat’s cheese. Make pastry cases a week ahead; store in an airtight container. Prepare asparagus and tomatoes 8 hours ahead for asparagus mixture; cover, refrigerate separately. Assemble tarts just before serving. Note

Tender, delicious and full of colour, this warm beef salad is a fantastic option for a summer barbecue dinner. Char-grilled corn and a generous drizzle of homemade chimichurri really round out the dish!

You can use any firm white fish fillets in this recipe. Note

The clue is in the name. This is, no question, the ultimate berry trifle. It is perfect for any special occasion.

Burgers have a bit of a bad image, mainly due to fast-food chains using highly processed ingredients and loads of fat. In fact, burgers are a wholesome and well-rounded meal if made with quality ingredients. Lean beef, salad vegetables, the bread of your choice – it’s all good, healthy stuff. Some people swear by beetroot on a burger, while others love pineapple, bacon and egg or a whole range of salads. However you like them, they’re a delicious family favourite.

Celebrate summer with this classic cocktail with a tropical twist.

These old-style passionfruit mango parfaits will be a hit with young and old when you serve them up for dessert.

Hazelnuts can be substituted for walnuts in this recipe, and, if you have hazelnut or walnut oil on hand, use one of these, rather than the olive oil. Not suitable to freeze. Not suitable to microwave. Note

Wrapping the fish in banana leaves guarantees a beautifully moist and tender result. Plus, it looks impressive while saving on the washing up!

This colourful, nutritious salad would be perfect served with grilled meat.

Begin your day with this easy, fresh and nutritious meal.

This delicious chilled soup is so easy to prepare and makes the most refreshing lunch on a hot summer's day.

Slice avocado just before assembling the salad. You can substitute prawns or lobster for the balmain bugs, if you prefer. You can use opal basil leaves, instead of the sweet leaves, if preferred. Tomatoes can be browned on an oven tray under a grill or in a hot oven. This recipe can be made with […]

Cool, sweet and fruity, this refreshing mango and hibiscus sorbet is perfect to enjoy on a warm Summer afternoon by the pool. It is only enhanced by a splash of prosecco.

This delicate pasta dish combines the loveliest of summer flavours.

Freeze individual cooled patties in airtight containers for up to 1 month. Thaw overnight in the fridge; reheat in microwave or eat at room temperature. Note

Some mussels may not open during cooking. You do not have to discard these; just cook a little longer, or carefully prise the shell open with a knife. Note

Use a non-reactive stainless steel, enamel or glass saucepan for this recipe. Note

This colourful, tasty salad makes a perfect side dish for a summer barbecue.

Only fresh blueberries can be used in this recipe, as frozen berries will tint the sangria. Note

Fragrant and flavour-packed Moroccan chicken with couscous, raisins, apricots and mint.

Fire up the barbecue and enjoy the summer weather with this tasty platter.

For the easiest brunch, lunch or light dinner, try this tasty omelette topped with grilled pancetta, zucchini and tomato.

Simple is best when it comes to a refreshing summer dessert, as proven in this lovely dish of juicy orange-infused strawberries, mint and crème fraîche.

This recipe can be made 1 week ahead. Add chocolate coating up to 3 hours before serving. Note

This delicious sushi salad not only looks beautiful, it also allows you to enjoy the freshness and taste of sushi without the bother involved in assembling this traditional Japanese delicacy.

Make the most of fresh summer berries with this stunning vanilla custard flan.

Singapore chilli crab is this island nation's unofficial national dish and, like Singapore itself, is an amalgam of the best of its Malaysian, Indian and Chinese past.

This yummy mango and lime mousse makes a fruity and tangy alternative to the usual chocolate kind. With the slightly boozy and most delicious element of creme de menthe, you have a dessert just for the adults.

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Greek fetta salad is a great accompaniment to beef or lamb kebabs perfect for a summer barbecue or for dinner when you’re pressed for time.

This recipe makes enough sauce for 500g pasta, to serve as a great first course for 6. Serve with crusty bread to mop up the last of the sauce.

There are few platters more impressive than those piled high with fresh, local seafood. Finish off the jewels of the sea with delicious dipping sauces; serve with chilled white wine, or go all the way with a bottle of bubbles.

This is a meal and a half, perfect for dinner at the end of an active weekend day. Let the crisp potato pancakes soak up some of the zesty chilli and ginger liquid from the steaks.

We all love a bit of yin and yang in our lives, and our cooking. Sure, caramel isn't the healthiest thing on earth, but accompanied with these fruit skewers the result is absolutely irresistible.

You could use whole, cleaned whiting for this recipe if you prefer, just extend the cooking time a little to compensate.

This is the trifle to end all trifles, the recipe for the ultimate trifle. Sponge fingers, liqueur, raspberries, strawberries and a liqueur spiked mascarpone cream. Delicious.

Hot grilled fish paired with a fiery tomato and cucumber salsa makes for a mouth-watering summer dish.

You can tell just by looking at this salad that it will be fresh, light and tasty on the tongue. Chicken cooked in this way should stay moist and juicy, don't be tempted to boil rapidly or cook it for too long or it will be tough.

Spoil the family this weekend with this indulgent breakfast dish.

This technique, also known as en papillote, steams food in a closed pouch made from baking paper or foil. The parcel keeps the fish moist, and retains the flavour of the vegetables. Serve the food in the pouch at the table. Note

Instead of brandy snaps, you could use ginger snap, butternut snap or honey snap biscuits. Note

Classic, creamy and comforting, blancmange is really the French version of panna cotta. It is delicious all on its own, or served with a variety of toppings, for example, berry coulis

This cheat's ravioli is easy, light and brimming with summery flavours.

Smoked salmon can be used instead of trout, if preferred. Note

Indulge your taste buds with this Greek delight the whole family will love.

Fire up the barbecue and enjoy these spicy prawn and scallop skewers with a squeeze of lemon.

This recipe can be made a day ahead, but hold off on adding the ginger ale until just before serving. Note

The ultimate summer cocktail, this watermelon cosmo is sweet with juice and zesty with lime.

Fire up the barbecue with this lip-smacking seafood dish with grilled vegetables.

Make your own ice-blocks at home with these delicious raspberry and vanilla yoghurt ice-blocks. They're fun to make with the kids and perfect for a hot Summer's day.

Use a good quality chicken stock instead of the consommé, if you prefer. Ask the butcher to butterfly the turkey for you. The turkey can be cooked in the oven, if you prefer. Preheat oven to 180°C and cook, uncovered, on wire rack, about 1¾ hours. Note

Serve slices of this moreish pizza at your next party and watch as they quickly disappear.

Use water instead of stock. Pepitas are edible pumpkin seeds; they’re dark green and are in the health foods aisle. Note

This quick and tasty dinner is packed full of protein, healthy fats and slow-releasing carbs to keep your fuller for longer.

Shape mixture into larger patties to use in vegetarian burgers. Use leftover taco seasoning to make guacamole and salad dressings, or sprinkle over tofu and mixed vegetables before char-grilling. Speedy corn: Before char-grilling corn cobs, rinse them in water; the extra moisture will help them steam while char-grilling. Note

Drizzled in balsamic glaze, these crisp tarts make an ideal summer lunch or light dinner.

lf the schnitzel is too thick, cover with plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet until the desired Note

Chocolate tart: Ready-made shortcrust pastry can be used. Summer pavlova: Egg yolks can be frozen or refrigerated – use to make mayonnaise, custards or to enrich sauces. Note