August recipes

Bottle up the taste of a late summer hedgerow with this vibrant bramble liqueur with gin and blackberries. Perfect for cocktails, try it in a bramble

This vegetarian side dish of charred courgettes and runner beans sings summer and also has a small bite of hot chilli. It goes down well at barbecues

Cook up a batch of fresh, low-calorie celery soup for a healthy and filling veggie lunch or supper. Serve with chunks of crusty bread

Cacio e pepe or "cheese and pepper" is a Roman classic – an easy pasta sauce that uses pasta water for silky texture. Runner beans add freshness and bite

This simple, one-pan dish is a feast of tender chicken and fresh autumnal flavours

This speedy salad will keep in the fridge for a few days - a great healthy lunch or snack to have on hand

Try this refreshing redcurrant sorbet for an alternative low fat dessert

The perfect dish for warming those chilly nights around the dining table.

Let celery take centre stage in this delicious side dish. The wine and stock make an intense sauce, while the nutty breadcrumbs provide a satisfying crunch

This simple salad is a refreshingly crisp and crunchy addition to any meal

Serve this pie for family or friends and it will go down a storm. Ricotta, feta, chard and preserved lemon are presented in a beautiful filo pastry parcel

Double cream turns green and flavoursome chard into something super-indulgent – be sure to mop up all the gruyère sauce with some crusty bread

Rainbow or Swiss chard is a nutritious and vibrant ingredient- here we team it with robust Puy lentils to create an interesting side dish

Try this vegan tart for a show-stopping centrepiece. The bold red of beetroot against the vibrant green salad also makes it ideal for a meat-free celebration.

Give your sponge an Italian twist with Jane Hornby's easy-to-make polenta cake

This one-platter-serves-all beetroot hummus will be a big hit, and doesn’t require any cooking

Rustle up this tasty salmon dish with just four ingredients. Ideal for a quick and easy midweek meal with a tasty feta and beetroot salsa on the side

Enjoy this showstopping beetroot and Wensleydale tart as a veggie centrepiece at Christmas. With its stunning deep red colour, it's a perfect festive dish

Fire up your wok to make this speedy Chinese beef with mangetout and cashew nuts. A tasty dish for the whole family, it takes just 15 minutes to make

Runner beans work really well with spices and these curried filo triangles are the perfect showcase - a great starter or nibble for 6 people

The prawns in this delicious paella may not be essential but they do make it extra special for a Saturday night supper with friends

Growing runner beans in the garden? Enjoy them at their very best in the late summer in this stunning light lunch or starter with chorizo, eggs and almonds

Make the most of plums in late summer and bake them in a pastry case with a pistachio and custard filling. They're well worth the effort

Make a batch of this stew at the weekend, then chill or freeze it in portions for easy midweek lunches. See our different toppings to keep it interesting