Alison Lambert

When you cook these beans, you need to hold back and allow them to cook longer than you normally would. The secret to these delicious beans is that they are tender and juicy.

These pancakes are heavier than we are used to over here, and they can be eaten savoury or sweet.

The season of sport has begun for us and that means rugby, football, netball ...!

Just look around at this time of the year and you will see elderberries everywhere. When you see clusters of deep, dark purple-looking berries weighing heavily on branches they are ready to be picked.

This recipe is adapted from Marian Burros. This torte recipe is famous the world over. Plums are in season and they always make the most delicious cakes/tortes.

You only want to do this recipe when you have young, sweet carrots. I have used a whole bunch which roast up beautifully. They also look amazing when served at the table!

I am always looking for recipes to use up my glut of courgettes (zucchinis). This recipe works well at anytime of the day or night.

I am using nectarines for this recipe, but of course you can use any stone fruit.

Popsicles conjure up many a memory of hot summer days. Making them with the children is a great idea as not only is it fun, but you can load these popsicles up with fruit which ensures they are...

This bread is just perfect at any time of the day or night. I love to grill it quickly on the barbecue to add a little smokiness.

Globe artichokes are in season at the moment.

These little cakes are very popular in the States. I added some fresh strawberries to liven them up a little and they made the perfect snack for the children in the holidays.

When peppers are roasted their flavour sweetens and intensifies. The flesh becomes juicy and soft and they really are one of summer's treats.

I love a good potato salad with a piquant, creamy dressing. This one ticks all the right boxes especially as the potatoes are new-season jersey bennes.

Our sweet local strawberries are just arriving, and it gets me excited with the onslaught of summer fruits that I just had to get a recipe written so we can start our celebrations.

We can once again celebrate the asparagus season, Alison Lambert writes.