Fig and herb salad with pearl couscous, toasted hazelnuts and za’atar

Put your summer abundance to good use with this recipe from the preserving and pickling masters Alex Elliott-Howery and Sabine Spindler. 

All bottled up

Cucumbers aren't just salad extras. You'll want to give them a starring role as pickles with Justin Russell's recipe. 

Simple, sparkling, summer drinks

Make your own cooling summer drinks suggests Penny Woodward.

Panzanella

Large and colourful heirloom tomatoes are the key to this dish – organic ones, for that beautiful sweet flavour. 

Vino and fire fruit

As the weather warms up take to the great outdoors and cook over a campfire with Sarah Glover.

Bedtime chai

You can alleviate a range of everyday ailments using ingredients from the garden!

Shattered blueberry and yoghurt cake

Make this deliciously decadent-looking cake and encourage your friends to grab a handful.

Self preservation

Fermentation is one way to make your winter harvest last. Try this recipe and make a supply of kimchi to add to your pantry.

Beetroot, beef and bacon soup with cream cheese dumplings

The rich, earthy tones of beetroot are matched with lovely light dumplings in this delicious and colourful soup.

Top herbs to grow for tea

Why not grow your own herbs and make your own herbal teas? Penny Woodward investigates.

Turmeric and blueberry muffins

Make the ultimate breakfast muffin that's both good for you and super tasty!  

Roasted vegetables and rocket salad

Oven roasted vegetables (whatever you have on hand), combined with spicy rocket leaves and a sweet citrus dressing make a delicious dish.