Coronation recipes

These fragrant and sophisticated cocktails may sound exotic but are so simple to prepare

Who can resist a slice of moist, frosting-topped carrot cake with a warming cuppa?

Two classics combined into doubly delicious results, these scones will go down a treat at a summer party, served with lashings of Pimm's-soaked fruit and boozy whipped cream

Make this fruit punch as a non-alcoholic drink for a summer party. With fresh fruit, mint, juice and lemonade, it's wonderfully refreshing

Transform an egg mayo sandwich into something special with curry flavours, mango chutney and spring onions. Pack into a lunchbox and be the envy of your workmates

Something for the Weekend's mixologist Wayne Collins created this cocktail especially for us, so it'd be rude not to try it...

Cool off this summer with a light, refreshing cocktail made with fresh seasonal ingredients

Perfect with a glass of rosé or pink champagne - delicious and simple.

Put a glut of summer fruits to delicious use in our glorious fool recipe. Fuss-free desserts like this are ideal for a dinner party or casual gathering

Banish the glassware and serve your prawn cocktails in one stylish, bite-size go

Make the most important elements of this trifle from scratch with a few shortcuts for the simpler parts. It’s a great dessert for a special occasion

Super quick to prepare, these little meringue-topped cakes were made for sharing

Quick and simple to make, this raspberry tiramisu is perfect as an indulgent summer centrepiece

Combine two picnic favourites in this dip, with creamy coronation and hummus. Top with pomegranate seeds and enjoy with pittas and veg crudités for dunking

Cram individual bread rolls with quality ham, asparagus tips and lemon dressing and add to a tea party spread

Make these easy fruit scones in just 15 minutes. They're perfect for an elegant afternoon tea or a sweet weekend treat. Serve with jam and clotted cream

Combine the best of two desserts for this stunning centrepiece: panna cotta and trifle. With seasonal peaches, soft madeira sponge and custard, it's divine

Serve a bright salad to feed a crowd. It can also be made with leftover cold chicken, and is robust enough to transport without wilting – perfect for picnics

Perfect for a dinner party, this vegan tart has a crunchy digestive base and creamy chocolate filling made with coconut milk

Combine tiramisu and meringue roulade to make an impressive dessert. The crisp meringue contrasts beautifully with the silky coffee cream in this recipe

A show-stopping layer cake of moist buttermilk sponge, jam, berries and cream cheese frosting - a real centrepiece

These mini bakewell bites combine pastry and cake are designed for making in batches and cooking from frozen

A refreshing and punchy ginger-beer based cocktail with vanilla vodka, limes, ginger and apple slices

Cook your strawberries into a jam-like silky sauce then serve with scrummy drop scones and ice cream