Watermelon, feta and butterbean salad with tamari toasted pumpkin seeds
Summer in a bowl: a no cook, satisfying salad with watermelon, creamy feta, butter beans, juicy tomatoes, cucumber, olives and plenty of fresh herbs, finished with lemon, olive oil and tamari-toasted pumpkin seeds. Fresh, colourful and substantial enough for lunch or a light dinner. Great for hot weather!
Smashed Jersey Royal potato roasties with lentils, herbs, lemon and crispy capers
Some recipes are all about celebrating the season, and this is one of them. Sweet, buttery Jersey Royals are gently smashed and roasted until crisp, then paired with lentils and a bright lemon, herb and crispy caper dressing. It's simple enough for a weekday supper but special enough to sit proudly alongside grilled fish, chicken or a summer barbecue.
Yoghurt, banana, cacao and lime ice lollies
A chocolatey freezer treat for hot days, made with ripe banana, Greek-style yoghurt, cacao, maple and lime zest. No ice-cream maker needed. Just blend, freeze and enjoy. If you don’t have lolly moulds, the mixture can also be frozen in ramekins/little pots. It’s such a yummy flavour combination, I hope you try it!
Quick Pickled Summer Vegetables
Plant variety doesn't have to mean elaborate recipes or expensive ingredients. Sometimes it's as simple as adding a few extra vegetables, some fresh herbs and a splash of something delicious to foods you're already eating. These elderflower quick pickles do exactly that.
Edible Flower Salad with Elderflower Dressing
I have a tendency to come home from garden centres with edible plants! Herbs and flowers... fortunately, a simple salad becomes something rather lovely with the addition of a few colourful petals and a light elderflower vinegar dressing.
Corn, Feta & Roasted Asparagus Brunch Eggs
A simple seasonal brunch celebrating British asparagus at its best. Creamy feta, eggs, sweetcorn, fresh herbs and toasted seeds come together in a satisfying meal that delivers plenty of flavour, protein and plant diversity without spending hours in the kitchen.
Elderflower-infused vinegar
Elderflower vinegar is one of my favourite seasonal recipes. It’s simple to make, requires just two ingredients and captures the essence of summer in a bottle. Use it in homemade dressings, drizzled over salads and summer veg or add to drinks.
Buckwheat pancakes with kale, kimchi and egg
Nutty buckwheat pancakes topped with greens, a golden fried egg and bright, spicy kimchi. Comforting and savoury, perfect for breakfast, lunch or a light supper (and not just for pancake day!).
Cottage cheese, oat, flax and blueberry pancakes
Pack in a little more protein and fibre this pancake day with these light pancakes blended with cottage cheese, oats, flax and lemon zest, finished with warm blueberries and cinnamon. Quick to make and naturally nourishing.
Roasted spiced crispy chickpeas and carrots with pink pickled onions
A sunshine-bright, herby bowl that’s crisp, tangy and full of feel-good fibre. Delicious warm or cold, as a side, salad or easy lunchbox hero.
Squash (or pumpkin) soup with crispy sage
A silky, golden blend of squash, leek and apple lifted with aromatic herbs. Comforting, nourishing and packed with plant goodness. Your go-to bowl for cosy, feel-good days.
Beetroot and cottage cheese hummus
Sweet beetroot and a secret hit of cottage cheese make this vibrant hummus irresistibly creamy, filling and full of flavour. It’s the perfect snacking dip or toast topper.
Griddled green pepper, peach, lentil and burrata salad
Homer Simpson sang “you don’t make friends with salad” but I’m not so sure! Silky burrata, griddled peppers and peaches meet in this dish of happiness; exactly the kind of summer salad that doesn't feel like one.
Quick roasted summer tomato pasta
Quick to make, full of summer flavour and built to nourish. This is one of those perfectly simple recipes that feels as good as it tastes.
Watermelon, kefir, lime and mint slushie
Find a shady spot to enjoy this hydrating, naturally balanced electrolyte-filled refresher; ideal for warm summer days.
Wild garlic homity pie
A springtime foraging favourite, wild garlic brings an aromatic and punchy flavour to this seasonal take on a hearty potato, cheese and onion pie, plus a few hidden nutritional benefits.
Carrot, watercress & ricotta brown rice risotto-(ish!)
A brown rice risotto-style dish packed with seasonal alliums and anise flavour from fennel seeds and tarragon. Crunchy pine nuts and roasted carrots finish it all off nicely.
Asparagus, edamame, pea and feta pancakes
Light, protein and fibre-packed pancakes… with a delicious steamed green vegetable, feta cheese and herb filling. Ideal for a less stodgy or sugary option on a sunny Spring pancake day (or any other day - we love pancakes!).
Rhubarb, orange and ginger pancakes, with kefir
A fibre-packed alternative to your usual lemon and sugar or chocolate spread pancakes, with nutty-tasting buckwheat flour, tangy rhubarb and probiotic kefir.
Slow cooker chicken, bean and harissa stew
An easy, adaptable slow cooker recipe with colourful vegetables, pulled chicken and warming spices. Leave it to putter along all day and have a comforting meal ready and waiting.