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Quick apricot tart

Quick apricot tart

It is always good to have a dessert that you know you can make in a few minutes anytime of the year. Today, I’m using apricots, but almost any fruit will work for this.

3 bean salad

Alison Lambert.shares a recipe for a tasty 3 bean salad.

Grilled nectarines with coconut chia pudding

Grilled nectarines with coconut chia pudding

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

Summer fruit popsicles

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...

Corn bread

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.

Braised artichokes

Globe artichokes are in season at the moment.

Strawberry whoopie pies

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.

Elder buds

Elderflowers are blooming everywhere at the moment. So you need to be quick and pick the buds for this recipe,

Strawberry, yoghurt pots

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.

Jersey Benne potatoes with tarragon butter

Alison Lambert celebrates the first-of-the-season Jersey Benne potatoes.

Rhubarb, orange and yoghurt cake

Alison Lambert's classic combination of tart rhubarb with fragrant orange and tangy yoghurt works time and time again.

Spring carrots with thyme

When carrots are this young and sweet, they need little attention and little cooking, Alison Lambert writes. You will find their flavour will be enhanced to a new level!

Asparagus with jamon

This can only be made when fresh asparagus is in season and by adding a little jamon (cured ham) you will find this simple combination irresistible.

Roasted radishes

If, like me, you are new to the idea of roasting radishes, then you will be pleasantly surprised at how the sometimes hot peppery flavour mellows and sweetens.