This Spinach Tart combines fresh, green spinach with the sweetness of peas, salty feta and crunchy pine nuts.

The spicy heat of ginger is the perfect counterpoint to the luscious sweetness of the pear in this easy cake recipe.

This easy recipe provides a tropical twist with flavours of lime and coconut to a traditional drizzle cake.

This earthy and spicy home-made hummus is the perfect vegetarian snack or light lunch.

Sweet roasted carrots with zingy lemon and Middle Eastern spices. This is a three-in-one recipe that can be a side, a salad or a dip.

Fresh, crunchy cucumber with soy, garlic, chilli and lime – perfect after Christmas and New Year indulgence. Made in five minutes!

This Tomato Tart showcases the beautiful, varied colours and shapes of fresh, sweet tomatoes.

The secret to this luscious tart is to caramelise the onions until they are rich and sweet and season with spicy nutmeg.

This cooling Lemon Verbena Ice-cream has a lovely lemon flavour with notes of ginger.

Sandwich these Lavender Scones with whipped cream and honey to make a variation on a traditional English Cream Tea

This rich, creamy ice-cream, made with fresh lavender, is a taste of English summer!

This sweet and tangy home-made Gooseberry Jam is a real treat.

Pretty pink Rose Meringues, floral-scented and sandwiched with whipped cream are the perfect sweet summer treat.

These tartlets make fresh herbs the star of the show rather than a supporting act!

Prawn and Crab Tart with Chili and Lime and Coriander – a fantastic summer lunch!

Home-made Elderflower Gin is a taste of summer. It is lovely with tonic or as a base for floral cocktails.

The roses are blooming and it is time to make Crystallized Rose Petals to decorate all those summer cakes and desserts.