Articles & Recipes

A little slice of summer for your dinner table. This pie is best made the day before, to allow it to chill properly – and if the weather is too good to spend long in the kitchen, feel free to save time by using a ready-made pie crust and squirty cream! Serves 8-10.

Make the most of summer’s sweet strawberries with this classic dessert (nectarines, plums or ripe apricots would also work well here). To get ahead, you can make the meringue case the night before and assemble the topping just before serving, if wished. Serves 6-8.

Make the most of summer’s sweet strawberries with these individual versions of a classic dessert. To get ahead, you can make the meringue cases the night before and assemble the topping just before serving, if wished. Makes 6 mini pavlovas.

A simple, summery salad that’s the work of moments. Try it as part of a buffet-style spread, or serve with plenty of crusty bread for a light lunch. Serves 2-4.