Summer family recipes

Load slices of focaccia with pesto, mozzarella, rocket, red onion and tomato. They're a perfect sandwich for feeding a crowd in a picnic.

Inspire budding young chefs to make our easy chicken traybake. The recipe is specially created for children to follow, with detailed instructions

Try a chunky pesto with pine nuts in it to make our chicken, tomatoes and sliced baguette traybake. It's an easy, preparation-light choice for family dinners

Make this summery cake with seasonal fresh raspberries. A dusting of icing sugar offsets the red of the raspberries, but you could also serve with a glaze.

This colourful all-in-one Mediterranean chicken traybake is bursting with summer flavours, uses only a handful of ingredients, and is ready in under and hour.

When the weather is warmer, bring some sunshine flavours into everyone’s favourite afternoon tea and picnic snack

Fry veg with chorizo and orzo to make this healthy, colourful summer stew. You can add any leftover veg you have in the fridge to reduce food waste

Make these cute mini fruit milkshakes for a family picnic. With three flavours to suit everyone, try banana, strawberry & raspberry and mango & coconut

Achieve four of your 5-a-day with this vegan paella – it makes a satisfying yet low-calorie supper. We’ve included broad beans, a valuable source of plant protein

Make a batch of these white chocolate and raspberry flapjacks for the whole family to enjoy – ideal for a mid-morning snack or picnic treat

Get the barbecue out for a summery take on a traditional roast with our ribs of beef with béarnaise sauce, served with roasties and veg.

Do something different with salmon and make this easy seafood pasta bake with added veg. Tasty and filling, it's ideal for feeding the family

These veggie halloumi burgers in brioche buns are perfect for the whole family. Serve as a quick and easy lunch - they're also great on camping holidays

Make this showstopping cheesecake for summer entertaining. Top with strawberries or a mix of fresh berries, plus a drizzle of chocolate for extra indulgence

Make these family-friendly chicken wraps with lemon, garlic and cinnamon marinade on a barbecue if the sun is shining. Serve in flatbreads with yoghurt

Buy a whole piece of salmon for this traybake if you're feeding a family and cut into adult and children-sized portions. It's cooked in a delicious teriyaki sauce

Make this delicious vegan cookies and cream cake for any children or adults with allergies or intolerances, or those following a dairy-free diet

Use up leftovers with this easy mint, pea and pasta frittata, which takes just 20 minutes. It keeps really well – pack into lunchboxes for the next day

Make this comforting Iceland-inspired fish gratin by Good Food reader Terrie Hillier. During the summer months, it's lovely served with a fresh salad.

Runner and green beans make a delicious addition to a comforting pasta bake - top with pumpkin seeds for added crunch

Top these barbecued sweet potatoes with red pepper and halloumi for a veggie alternative in a family summer feast. Serve with parsley and a squeeze of lemon

Enjoy this colourful sharing dish with nachos, black beans, salsa, avocado and melted cheese. Everyone will enjoy digging into it straight from the pan

Add chunks of fresh pineapple to vegetarian fried rice to transform it into something special. Serve on its own for a family dinner or as part of a banquet