Easy but impressive recipes

Ripe sweet cherries, creamy ricotta and salty prosciutto combine beautifully on these little toasts - the perfect nibble for a summer party

Pep up your barbecue with these wonderfully meaty molluscs, bubbling in a smoky spiced garlic butter. Use large green-shelled mussels instead, if you like

No one will guess that this easy, rich and creamy no-cook, make-ahead cheesecake uses only 4 ingredients - ideal for a dinner party

Plump, glossy cherries poached in Prosecco, topped with crunchy almond brittle and creamy mascarpone makes for the perfect summer dessert

Nduja is a spicy, spreadable pork sausage from Italy. It works really well here with either hake or cod, creating a colourful and flavoursome dish that's great for entertaining

Quality produce makes this dish, Charentais melon, heirloom tomatoes and salty prosciutto marry beautifully. Ideal as a sharing platter starter for a summer dinner party

Give your French toast a summer makeover with fresh berries, lashings of ricotta, honey and mint

A fragrant chorizo, chicken and seafood jambalaya inspired by Creole cooking. An easy one-pot flavoured with thyme, oregano, smoked paprika and cayenne

Mackerel is undoubtedly a British superfood but it can leave your kitchen full of pungent aromas. You can avoid this by lightly pickling instead of cooking it, like in this fresh-tasting recipe

This supper is for two, so push the boat out on a prime cut of beef- great for a weekend night in

Create a poaching liquor of fennel, bay and parsley for your fish, then serve with an Italian 'green sauce'

Make a luxurious and light treat for two, or double up for a delicious dinner party starter

Creamy coconut broth with plump orange mussels makes an easy but impressive starter for two

These open steak sandwiches are ready in a flash and make for a substantial and easy meal

Fresh Italian flavours make a perfect complement to the warmer weather

This new way with risotto makes an easy supper for two. For a non-veggie option, just add a few cooked, peeled prawns

Potato gnocchi make a welcome change from pasta. Give them a go in this simple veggie supper for two

Cook your fish Italian-style with this simple recipe - just six ingredients, but full of Mediterranean flavour

You only need four ingredients for this refreshing summer dessert, plus it can be made a day ahead

Fresh citrus flavours turn a salmon fillet into a special meal

These bananas make the ultimate sticky, sweet finale to a Thai-style meal

Enjoy time together at the weekend preparing this special dish for two

This super-quick and special recipe for two is bound to become a My Good Food favourite

This stunning starter can be assembled ahead, then topped with dressed leaves just before serving.