Summer dinner recipes

Give your Friday night curry a healthy makeover with this low-fat, superhealthy, vegetarian dish

Lightly curing this salmon with preserved lemon-flavoured gin gives the dish a deep citrus note and firms up the flesh to give you lovely flaky fish

The Jamaican marinade has many versions, but John Torode likes his super spicy with a dash of soy. Serve with coconut basmati rice

Stuffed peppers with rice make for a quick veggie meal that's bursting with Mediterranean flavours. It's ready in 15 minutes and uses just five ingredients

A taste of summer, this quiche is full of Italian flavours and is perfect for dinner in the garden

The perfect summer comfort food - classic macaroni cheese with extra veggies and herbs

Drizzle seasonal greens, new potatoes and eggs with a tangy, herby dressing to make this healthy vegetarian lunch or dinner, packed with iron, folate and fibre

Burgers are always a barbecue staple, and these sesame-scented ones can be dressed up or down

This storecupboard fish stew is bulked out with bread and is full of fresh, summer flavours

Grab just four ingredients to make this easy, light lunch and enjoy a taste of summer. The combination of peaches, feta, couscous and mixed seeds is moreish

Make this ham, cheddar & piccalilli salad on days when it’s too hot to turn the oven on. It's quick to prep in 15 minutes and is low in calories and fat

With golden aubergine, fresh tomatoes and a fragrant coconut sauce, this veggie curry's a surefire summertime winner

Introduce a little sunshine to your day whatever the weather with Mediterranean-style lamb chops served on a bed of hummus, roasted tomatoes, olives and feta

Seasonal vegetables are all slow-cooked together in a dish that truly celebrates summer. Serve with bread, or for a more substantial meal, as a side with barbecued or roasted meat or fish

Throw your meat and veg into a pan with Italian-style flavourings and simply roast, for a no-fuss dinner

Cook a one-pot chicken tagine the whole family will love. It somehow says summer and autumn in one bite using a gentle but heady Moroccan spice mix

Char aubergine and peppers until tender and juicy, then combine with salty, creamy feta for a summer salad that’s the perfect vegetarian option for a barbecue

For a casual summer lunch, try this Mediterranean roast with chickpeas, vegetables and salty Greek cheese

Celebrate summer with this sharing salad of baby potatoes, radishes, toasted pumpkin seeds, spring onions, yogurt dressing and a scattering of chilli flakes

Rustle up this protein-packed salad in just 25 minutes. Made with sirloin steak, fried aubergine and feta in a zesty dressing, it makes a great summer dish

This fresh vegan one-pot supper makes the most of the season's fresh produce - plus it's a great way to get kids to eat their veg

Jazz up a shop-bought lamb burger with garlic mayo, gherkins and chilli for a hot and spicy twist. Perfect for lazy summer weekends

Cater for a crowd with this easy, hearty chicken casserole that evokes summer in Provence using a fragrant selection of herbs, tomatoes, olives and artichokes

Give burgers a street-food makeover with Tom's sriracha-glazed chicken burger with pickled cabbage & cucumber relish, served up in a brioche bun