Cuisine

Vegetable tagine with lemon and coriander flatbread
This sweet and savoury Moroccan-inspired vegan dish combines a fabulous mix of spicy and zesty flavours

Orzo salad with lemon and herb dressing
This rice-shaped pasta keeps its texture well, so you can take it on a picnic and it will still look as good as it tastes

Rib-eye bruschetta with beetroot and lemon mayonnaise
Choose good-quality steak and, hey presto, a succulent gourmet delight in a matter of minutes

Mini Meringues
The chewy meringue and tangy lemon curd make an irresistible combination

Blackcurrant sorbet
The hint of lemon adds a sharp twist to this refreshing summer sorbet

Rolled spelt risotto with leeks and crispy bacon
Mascarpone and lemon zest make this risotto irresistible

Roasted squash, chicken and lentil salad
When roasting a chicken for this, stuff it with a lemon half

Sweet sesame mackerel with banana relish
You could also add avocado and lemon juice to the chutney

Basic cupcakes
We’ve used natural vanilla extract in this recipe, but you can add your own twist, such as cocoa or lemon

Tiger prawns with herb mayo
Summer is all about this type of simple, delicious, messy food and freshly peeled prawns are ideal for picnics