Gripping on to the last few summer days with this mixed fruit salad. The addition of rosewater and pistachio gives it a Moroccan touch.

Pineapple cheesecake macarons and raspberry jam macarons in my gorgeous new Royal Albert china.

A Moroccan mint tea mojito made on a hot summer day.

An Indian-inspired fusion dessert- chocolate and hazelnut laddo (truffles). Does a great job being all pretty and tasty.

A refreshing tomato and cucumber summer salad with a generous sprinkling of Fleur de Sel – perfect for those impromptu picnics.

A Mediterranean smoked aubergine dip perfect for a picnic in the park. Can be made a day or two ahead of time.

A summer cocktail with blackberries and lime cordial.

A gorgeously soft and slightly sweet braided Challah bread which I transformed into a kick ass French toast.

Anchovies fried with Indian spices and a squeeze of lemon juice = Great starter idea.

Crispy fried coconut shrimp with a curry flavor, paired with chilled beer or cider can make any hot sunny day bearable.

Craving a cookie–just one?? Here’s a one minute cookie (in a mug). Try it right away, you won’t regret it!

Guilty pleasure – a super moist and delicious blueberry cream cheese butter cake.

Succulent prawns cooked with Indian spices and finished off by baking them in banana leaves. Unwrap the parcel and get hit by the aroma.

Truly a Mexican feast with baked chicken taquitos and spicy guava-jalapeño margaritas. Bring it on spring.

Almond crinkle cookies- A one bowl, no fuss batch of cookies, all done in less than half an hour. Oh they are gluten free as well.

A spicy south Indian yoghurt curry with cubes of snake gourd and crushed coconut.. yes I’m drooling too..oh and a way to make yoghurt at home.

Vanilla macarons with Speculoos filling. Absolutely delish and a perfect treat at a tea party.